Picking up from the Part I of my interview with photography and publishing consultant Jain Lemos, we learn some of the specific ways photographers of every ilk can benefit from photography consultants, reps and/or agents.
Ethan G. Salwen: Is critiquing photographers work a big part of what you do?
Jain Lemos: Yes. I have been a judge for several competitions, including the upcoming Photolucida 2008 Critical Mass. I am also a portfolio reviewer for North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA) conferences, among others. I write photography book reviews for About the Image and ASPP’s The Picture Professional. Continue reading “Photography Consultant Interview Part II: How She Helps”
Tags: About the Image, ASPP, Jain Lemos, NANPA, North American Nature Photographers Association, Photolucida 2008 Critical Mass, The Picture Professional
“Photographers tend to be lone wolves, often taking on tasks outside their skill sets rather than outsourcing,” says Jain Lemos, a photography and publishing consultant based in Southern California. “Most photographers know that when it comes to promoting and selling their work, they need help. But few hire the right professional.”
As a consultant, Jain Lemos advises individual photographers, photo agencies and other creative professionals involved in all aspects of image making, licensing and publishing. I met Jain a number of years ago while we serving together on the board of American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP). Since then, she has regularly provided me with invaluable insights into the photography and publishing industries, as well as introducing me to a number of people from her impressive network of professional contacts.
Continue reading “Photography Consultant Interview Part I: What She Does”
Tags: A Day in the Life, American Scoiety of Picture Professionals, ASPP, Consulting, Jain Lemos, Mary Virginia Swanson, Photography Consulting
If you’re using Lightroom and not using Keywords—or would like to learn a few, simple not-obvious tricks—check out Scott Kelby’s illustrated, online article on the topic. It’s reprinted from his book, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers, and it has the advantage of being, well, online. It’s also free, which is always nice. You can also enlarge the illustrations, which both useful and cool. Continue reading “A Lightroom Keyword Lesson from Scott Kelby”
Tags: "Basic Metadata: Don’t Process Without It", Keywording, Keywords, Lightroom, Metadata, Scott Kelby, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers
“It’s a matter of life and death.”
That’s what Joel Sartore told me a few days ago when I asked him what gives him the motivation to keep on photographing for National Geographic—one the most difficult photographic careers to pursue, and certainly not the romantic job most non-photographers tend to think it is.
Sartore’s “life and death” comment referred to his intense drive to record and help save endangered species. “We are looking at losing fifty percent of the world’s amphibians in the next ten years,” Sartore explained. “That’s pretty scary. If it can happen other species, it can happen ours.”
Continue reading “What It Takes To Be a National Geographic Photographer”
Tags: Conservation Photography, Editorial Photography, Environmental Photography, Joel Sartore, National Geographic, photographer
Photography and publishing consultant Jain Lemos is publishing “Mentoring Assignments” on her blog to help photographers get their creative juices flowing. Her suggestions are great for pros seeking artistic and business inspiration.
In her September mentoring assignment, Lemos gives photographers creative ideas for collaborating with writers, illustrators, decorators and even picture framers. If none of her activities appeal to you, they very well may spark ideas for other, valuable self-assignments.
Lemos has only been blogging for a few months, but she has been a powerhouse in the picture industry for a couple decades—growing stock agencies, overseeing major book projects and representing individual photographers. Her busy-savvy knowledge is exactly the kind of information that many photographers are in need of.
Sure, you can hire Lemos for one-on-one consulting or repping to help you make money with your photography. However, now you can gain access to her insights and musings for free. Just sign up for email alerts for her blog or add it to your RSS feeds.
Tags: Business of Photography, Consultant, Consulting, Guidance, Inspiration, Jain Lemos, Mentoring, Photography Consulting
Jay Kinghorn has given us another great, free online video that packs a whole lot of learning into just 10 minutes, 53 seconds. Kinghorn’s latest, step-by-step tutorial illustrates how to use Lightroom 2’s Graduated Filter Tool to darken skies.
What’s particularly nice about Kinghorn’s video (besides his clear, lucid teaching style) is that he covers correction techniques for both “straight” photography as well as more creative enhancements. He also shares critical workflow tips, showing how to use presets to make great skies in no time.
To keep up with Kinghorn’s latest offerings, be sure to sign up for his free newsletter.
Tags: Jay Kinghorn, Lightroom, Lightroom 2, Tutorial, Video Tutorial
If you’re not a fan of John Nack’s blog, you should be. As the principle product manager of Photoshop, Nack regularly dishes up invaluable insights on topics related to Photoshop. With a lot of wit, he also shares great photo-related links that take readers to interesting corners of the blogoshpere.
Yesterday Nack shared links to amazing sports images in his Olympic Photography posting. My favorite is The Boston Globe’s collection of 39 Olympic stills. They offer a powerful reminder that still images can convey moments of sporting drama and grace more powerfully than all the video in the world.
Continue reading “John Nack on Olympic Photography”
Tags: John Nack, Sports Photography
