[b]ecker workshop - jan 27 & 28, 2010 || vancouver BC

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REGISTRATION BEGINS FRIDAY, SEPT 25TH AT WWW.VANCOUVERPHOTOGS.COM

"the joy of marketing telesummit" for photogs || Sept 28 & 29, 2009

what?! 16 hours of FREE eduation from 16 of the industry's top photogs?

pretty sure you best sign up today! :)

click here!

Mitche Graf is coming to Vancouver || Sunday, October 4, 2009

Mitche Graf is coming to Vancouver to put on his Bootcamp.

You dont want to miss it..

This is what was written in the email from Technicare:


The world of professional photography has changed forever.....and either you change with it or you will be left behind to lick your wounds. Which will you be?

This fast-paced and high-energy seminar taught by one of the industry's most sought-after instructors, Mitche Graf, will teach you the best-kept secrets in the industry that top studios all around the world are using to generate staggering amounts of sales, and profits! In today's "digital" world, you must not only be a great photographer but must also be a master of selling, marketing and pricing as well.

MitcheGrafInternational Educator and best-selling author Mitche Graf has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the industry, and he brings more than 30 years of dynamic Sales and Marketing experience and 10 years of Studio experience to his energetic seminars and workshops. His unique style and energy has made him one of the most highly-acclaimed speakers in the world. Mitche's articles appear on a regular basis in the pages of Professional Photographer, Rangefinder, Image Maker and several other industry publications. He has been asked to give his programs in 42 states and 9 countries, and will be giving his high-energy program at several state, regional and national conventions throughout the coming year in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. His fun and creative style has catapulted his program onto the international scene.

In this intensive meat-and-potatoes program Mitche will teach you...

BOOTCAMP
SALES

* How to develop a sales system
* How to overcome any objection
* How to turn more phone calls into consultations and bookings
* How to double or triple your sales averages

MARKETING

* How to create "sure-fire" promotions
* How to develope a "hook"
* How to present a positive image
* How to create effective marketing pieces

PRICING

* How to create incentive-based price lists and packages
* How to develop an effective pricing strategy
* How to create "irresistible packages"
* How to calculate your breakeven point for your business
* Plus much, much more!

BONUS PROGRAM
As a free bonus, hear how the top photographers in the world are generating incredible sales with unique promotions and marketing campaigns that make the phone ring and their bank accounts sing! Learn the secrets behind the top 12 promotional campaigns in the world that generate over $5,000,000 in sales each year. Get your notebooks ready to do some serious writing!

You will not want to miss this program taught by one of the industry's favorite instructors. Mitche's humorous and light-hearted approach will keep you on the edge of your seats while at the same time teaching you the vital skills necessary in today's competitive world of professional photography.



* PPOC Members & Technicare Customers only $59.00 CND *
Register online at: www.mitchegraf.com

[b]ecker is coming || Jan 27 & 28, 2010

ITS OFFICIAL.

[b]ecker (www.blog.thebecker.com) is coming to vancouver for a one day workshop - 2 dates to chose from jan 27 or 28th.



book it off!

more details soon!

andre amyot - photocoach.com || workshop sept 21, 2009

contact email: info@gaborphotography.com
contact number: 778-397-1449

dog photos anyone!? || coming to YOU by kyle perison!

A member of our group, Kyle Perison (who was the artist behind VanPhotogs amazing logo AND who was ALSO just married - congrats guys!!) is coming down at the end of september to shoot some dog portraits!

contact Kyle for more info - www.kyleperison.com

Date - September 27th
Place - Burnaby, BC

here's a few crazy-cute samples of the pooches he's captured.. :)

Davie Day Photowanderings - Sat Sept 12, 2009

Next Saturday, September 12th is Davie Day, downtown...and what a place to shoot!!

Mike Sommer, a member of our Vancouver Wedding Photogs group, has been emailing me with an idea that he would love to have going next year, so he can have more time to get all the logistics down... a Davie Day photo contest!

What he was thinking:

"It would be great if we can get a group of photographers together to take some photos and get to know one another. As photographers I thought that it would be also a lot of fun if we could have a contest and then post the top photos on Facebook for people to vote on.

3 objects/ things to be captured on the day and can then vote on them as a group afterward:

Historical Theme (dress, mock village...)
Street performers
Food

I do not know if I can arrange any prizes this late but will for next year."

What a great idea, hey?!

So why am i posting this, this year? So that you can take yourself down to Davie Day next weekend and have a boo around..maybe even meet up with Mike down there and throw some fabulous ideas around for next year and how, as photographers, we can make a go at this event.

To contact Mike, email him at msommer(at)gmail(dot)com



a bit about Davie Day..

The Davie Village, the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant West End, is celebrating its grand historical past and rich cultural diversity in a day-long, free community street festival, which supplies loads of fun for the whole family!

ACTIVITIES will include: MAIN CONCERT STAGE featuring a variety of talented local musicians and performers ARTISTS SHOWCASE with paintings, sculptures and crafts by local artisans. COMMUNITY BBQ free hot dogs (while supplies last) CONTESTS all day long DANCING with professional troupes and free dance lessons HERITAGE ZONE settings with costumed participants, horse carriage rides and historic tours. KIDZONE full of activities DOGGY ZONE with dog wash, training tips, and canine fashion show STREET PERFORMERS such as clowns, stilt walkers, buskers and unusual musicians will fill the street AFTERNOON TEA area will include board games and a relaxing refuge area. Last, but not least, our GREEN ZONE will house a mini sustainability expo with energy saving tips, products & methods.