February PUG – A Client’s Perspective

February 1, 2010 by bostonpug

Who’s Invited: Professional Photographers in and around the Boston area
Date: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

Special Guest: Alastair & Beth- an engaged couple who sought out to find an awesome photographer for their wedding day and learned what they did and didn’t like about meeting with photographers along the way.

Upcoming PUG Meetings

January 11, 2010 by bostonpug

Tuesday, February 9th 2010 – An Interview with Clients on the process of meeting with many different photographers.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 – Financial Planning Tips from an Expert.

April PUG – Organization & Interior Decoration Tips from Experts. Whether you work from home or from a studio, you’ll be able to use some tools and ideas to help you streamline your work life.

Full details are often posted at the beginning of each month for that month’s PUG Meeting. Please RSVP using the link to the right for the next PUG!!

January PUG – Steve DePino

January 4, 2010 by bostonpug

Who’s Invited: Professional Photographers in and around the Boston area
Date: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions
Steve DePino by Justin Marantz

“My Mother Runs My Business”
“In these trying times we all need a little motherly advice to get us back on the right track. In this session I’ll share some of my mother’s life advice that I have turned into success principles for my business. Whether it be writing down my goals to “set my vision” for my business or taking R&R days just to “dream”. My mother gave me a guide to succeed early on in life. In this session I’ll explain how I have taken those rules into my business and it has flourished because of it.”

Steve DePino business owner, sports fan, goal writing fanatic, runner, international speaker and award winning photographer.
More About Steve:
website: http://www.stevedepino.com
blog: http://stevedepinophotography.blogspot.com/
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More Websites for Photographers:
PRO ACTIONS: http://www.getproactions.com
photoNATION: http://www.photonationlive.com

December PUG – The Best of 2009!

November 23, 2009 by bostonpug

Date: Tuesday, December 8th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

You’ve had a year full of ups and downs, and now it’s time to send 2009 out with your very best!! We’ll have a party (pizza, beer, wine, cookies provided) & print competition for all in attendance with some really amazing prizes for First, Second, & Third place!

Bring your favorite images and albums to share with others!! For the Print Competition, print your favorite image (doesn’t matter what genre) from 2009 as a full bleed 8×12 or 8×10 with no logos or watermarks. We’ll display them on the wall and everyone will vote for the best! You’re also welcome to bring out-takes or other favorites just for fun and to celebrate the year gone by, but you’ll have to decide on just ONE for the print competition!! We can’t wait to celebrate the best of 2009 with you and good luck on being the best of the Boston PUG!!

(Image found here: http://www.taringa.net/posts/downloads/2070267/Recopilado-de-Musica-Electronica_.html)

November 10th: Color Management w/ Mark Andrew Higgins

October 29, 2009 by bostonpug

Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

biopic1_1232066649At his PUG we’ll cover how color management can be integrated into the overall photographic workflow so that we can be more efficient whether we’re printing at home or uploading to a professional lab. Please bring some problem prints and we can discuss what went right or wrong.

We’ll cover theses topics:
Color Theory
Practical Color Management
Photoshop Color Settings
Calibration Using a Hardware Device
Soft Proofing
Printer Drivers
Viewing Environment

Partner Conference 2009 One Month Away!

October 8, 2009 by bostonpug

November 3-5, Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, LA
The special hotel group rate of $169 ends Friday October 9th.
For details and registration, visit: http://pro.pictage.com/community/ppc/neworleans

Wade Holloway at October PUG!

September 29, 2009 by bostonpug

Date: Tuesday, October 6th

Time: 7:00PM

Location:  Lens Pro To Go Studio
152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

Search Engine Optimization & Social Media

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WADE HOLLOWAYFolioMojo founder, internet marketer, SEM, SEO, photographer, dad, extreme skier, urban gardener, music lover, foodie, and  geek.

Wade will be teaching the how’s and why’s of Search Engine Optimization & Social Media for wedding and portrait photographers and studios. You should walk away with something that will make an immediate difference to your online presence and hopefully your pocketbook.
If possible, please bring a laptop to take notes and view your website.

JOE BUISSINK at SEPTEMBER PUG! (Update)

August 25, 2009 by bostonpug

Joe Buissink will come and give a discussion about the psychology involved behind shooting weddings. Who we are when we shoot an event and how it shows in the work!  There will also be a Q&A with Joe- so this is not to be missed!  This event is open to all photographers.  Please RSVP with the link to the right so we can save you a seat!

Date: September 18th (Updated date!)

Time: 7:00PM

Location: (Updated location!)
Lens Pro To Go Studio, 152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/lensprotogo
Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

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About Joe:
Joe’s photography is about capturing the moments, and the essence of the person in those moments. His work redefines wedding photography, and has been described as Fine Art by his most notable celebrity clients. Joe has become a world-renowned teacher in the photographic field. His teachings have taken him on an international platform from Japan and Australia to England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as in the United States. Joe has been profiled by Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Lifetime Television’s Wedding of a Lifetime, and E!. His work is published regularly in InStyle Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, and People Magazine.

For Canon’s full calendar of events, go to www.usa.canon.com/dlc.

August 18th PUG: LAUNCH PARTY!

August 13, 2009 by bostonpug

Agenda: Come and learn about the new Lens Pro To Go Studio and the Luxe Booth!!

Date: August 18th, 2009

Time: 7pm

Location: The *NEW* Lens Pro To Go Studio!

152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit M-1, Concord, MA 01742

Video Directions: http://www.lensprotogo.com/index.php?pr=Directions

More Details: Join us in celebrating the launch of two new exciting options for photographers!  The Lens Pro To Go team opens up their new Studio available to photographers with all of the lighting, projecting, furnishing, and lens renting goodies you can imagine and the Graziers announce the launch of their new on-site photo booth available for all types of events!  Check everything out in person and get a few demos during this special event!

July Meeting: Tuesday July 14, 2009

June 28, 2009 by bostonpug

Meeting Agenda: Have Fun!!

Date: July 14th, 2009

Time: 7 pm

Address: Margaritas, 211 Moody St., Waltham, MA

More Details: Here’s a chance to hang out and get to know your local community of photographers a little better! Get together for good times, drinks, food, and relaxing. We’ll try to grab some tables on the patio so you can enjoy the outdoors and river view!