Mobile Backgrounds

When you are faced with a distracting background indoors, keep this tip in mind. 6A tiny, emergency folded space blank has one side that is gold and one side that is silver. It fits in nearly any pocket. Have someone hold it between the subject and the distractions. When appropriate, you can use clothes pins to hold the make-shift backdrop in place. Don't like silver or gold? How about a piece of white cheesecloth--or paint muted colors on the cheese cloth or carry them all.
Even without an assistant being there to hold the background, any proud owner of your subject matter will probably hold the background for you go get your "Professional Photograph".
RDW

Master of Moments site is launched

I have launched my personal site tonight. It is Master of Moments ~Distinctive Photography.

Inventory is sparse. I have thousands of photos to go through to decide which ones meet my criteria for the series on the site.

If you can't find me here, on the WPO site, or in the field with my gear, I am probably working to add new images to the MoM site.

Dodge

Free Photo Critiques By R. Dodge Woodson

Get your photos critiqued here: http://wpopressroom.ning.com/group/dodgescritiqueroom

R. Dodge Woodson is inducted to Strathmore's Who's Who

Upcoming Maine Workshops for 2010

We have not confirmed which classes will be offered. Here is a list of the ones that we are thinking of:

Outdoor Bodyscaping

The Magic of Macro

Nature's Flora and Fauna

Working Responsibly With Female Nude Models

Natural Light Nude Studies


Studio courses may come available, but they are normally done during the colder months of the year.

Course content and the selection of models is subject to change at the discretion of Creative Consulting, Inc. The Master of Moments, or R. Dodge Woodson. All funds received will be returned if such changes are made.

These are our Outdoor Topics for 2010 at this time. The workshops will be held on approximately 150 private, wooded acres in Bowdoin Maine.

We have not yet established dates. Most workshops will be one-day sessions and will probably cost around $195 per person for workshops that do not involve models. Workshops requiring professional nude models will likely be priced at $265 for a one-day session. When we talk of days here, it usually runs 6-8 hours in the field. This does not include lodging, transportation, or meals.

Female models will be professionals who I have handpicked from previous sessions to represent the Master of Moments~Distinctive Photography Limited-Edition and Signature Series. Aimi and Lilia are anticipated models for these training sessions. These are my top two Icon Models of The Dream Team.

Please respond with any additional questions that you may have. Once we announce the course schedules and dates, they are likely to fill quickly as participation is limited to no more than 15 attendees.

We accept PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard as payment. A $100 deposit will hold your place in a workshop until 60 days prior to the event, at which time payment in full is required.

All funds are returned if the workshops are canceled by Creative Consulting, Inc., The Master of Moments, or R. Dodge Woodson.

All attendees for workshops involving nudity of any type must provide proof to the event coordinator of being of legal age in the State of Maine.

We are always interested in knowing what photographers are interested in learning, so if you have ideas for other courses, please let us know and we will consider them.

Thank you.

R. Dodge Woodson

Have you seen Aimi?

Aimi won the coveted role of Dodge's Fantasy Female in the Dodge's Dynamite collection.

She is easy on the eyes, and that is good, because the world is going to be seeing a lot more of Aimi this year.

Dodge

Meet Lilia. She is now one of R. Dodge Woodson's new models to be featured in Limited Edition prints.

Lilia tested for one of two spots open for 2010 to be a featured model of R. Dodge Woodson. I am pleased to announce that Lilia was selected as one of Dodge's Dynamite Dream Girls.

You will see much more of Lilia in coming months.

Dodge

World Photographers Organization (WPO) has an Official Facebook Page

World Photographers Organization (WPO) has an official Facebook page and we need your help in making it successful. Please click this link and join today: Become a Fan!
Dodge

Free Monthly Photo Contest--Winner Gets Published!

Come to the WPO Press Room and join for free, then participate in our free monthly photo contest. The first-place winner will have the winning photo published as an inside front cover for World Images Today magazine, the official magazine of World Photographers Organization.

No entry fees. No games. Judging is done by an editorial review board.

This is your ticket to fun and potential publication with international exposure.

R. Dodge Woodson
Founder & Publisher of WPO

Press Release from PDN

Exhibitor Magazine's National Trade Show Survey Finds PDN PhotoPlus Expo Among the Highest Rated for Exhibition ROI
July 21, 2009
New York, NY – July 21, 2009 – Exhibitor Magazine, a recognized leader in trade show and event management education, announced the results of its annual trade show trends and found that once again PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo was among the highest ranked for exhibitor ROI, attendee purchasing power, and most likely to make timely purchases following the trade show. The survey was conducted by Exhibit Surveys Inc., a market research firm, who polled attendees from more than 60 U.S.-based trade shows before publishing its findings.

The survey found that an astounding 89% of those attending PhotoPlus Expo in 2008 planned to make a purchase within 12 months of the trade show. The average for all trade shows surveyed was 52%, by comparison.

In addition, the survey determined that 94% of all PhotoPlus Expo attendees had "net buying influence" or the ability to recommend or make final purchasing decisions. The survey average among all trade shows was 81%. Together, these responses place PhotoPlus Expo in the overall top percentile of trade shows with attendees most likely to act upon their purchase impulses.

"We are very excited with the results from this national survey and that PPE consistently ranks very high year after year. It also reinforces our belief that companies that exhibit at PhotoPlus Expo will experience a significant and quick return on investment," commented Jeff McQuilkin, Group Show Director for The Nielsen Company which owns the PDN PhotoPlus Expo show. "In these economic times it's especially important for exhibitors to know that PPE is attracting an audience that has the ability to make purchasing decisions and proactively pursues them in a timely manner. We certainly expect to attract the same influential audience to this year's show in October," McQuilkin concluded.

To review the complete survey, please visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/exhibitormagazine/apr09/trade-show-trends-exhibit-survey-results-costs-net-total.asp.

About PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo
Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PDN PhotoPlus showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services - everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage - all from the industry's leading manufacturers. The show also offers over 100 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on workshops taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

About Photo District News
Photo District News (PDN), the award-winning monthly magazine for the professional photographer, has been covering the professional photographic industry for over two decades. Every month, PDN delivers unbiased news and analysis, interviews, and portfolios of the latest photographic work. PDN delivers the information photographers need to survive in a competitive business - from marketing and business advice to legal issues, photographic techniques, new technologies, and more.

PDNonline covers breaking news stories and delivers in-depth features on the photo industry, including interviews and profiles, reports on new products both analog and digital, and information on useful sources for professional photographers. PDNOnline's photo essays and galleries explore the work of photography's masters and today's emerging talent. The PDN family of web sites-including Photoserve, Photosource and PDN Edu-is an unparalleled source of information and inspiration for professional photographers, photo buyers, visual creatives, photo students and their instructors.



Media Contacts:
Lou Desiderio
Synergy Communications, Inc.
917-627-0912
lou@pr-synergy.com

Scott Heath
Synergy Communications, Inc.
951-735-3686
scottheath@pr-synergy.com

Super Site for Photographers

I was in need of an additional website and did some research. The one I settled on has turned out to be fantastic. If you are looking for a pro site at a very affordable price, check out http://www.ifp3.com/.

I have no personal or corporate interest in this site other than being a customer. On my No-BUll Review scale, the site ranks a full 10.

RDW

Make more MONEY from your prints!

I am building a new website to host my personal gallery of limited-edition and signature-series prints. As many of you may know, photos of this type can sell for anywhere from $50 to over $1,000. The most expensive two I have seen this month were $3,200 and $7,500.

The key is in your popularity, the number of prints in an edition, a certificate of authenticity, and a few other trade secrets.

I have a few people in mind to accept on my site so that they can have their own Galleries.

The details are still being worked out in my head due to having too much to do as it is.

Essentially, unknown photographers would benefit from being on the same site with well-known and sought-after photographers. I want to make some money for using my name and time. There are two options that I have in mind.

Option 1: A photographer signs up for a personal gallery and my company takes a sales commission of 20% of all sales--much as an agent would. Although, there are agents who take 50%--so be careful if you do this on your own.

Option 2: A photographer signs up for a personal gallery and my company charges a per-image price to display the prints, whether they sell or not. I am thinking about something like $25 per month per print, but I am not sure.

There are photographers who are unknown that take photos which could bring sales in with estimated prices of $29 to $350, and maybe more. I would say that on average from what I have seen at WPO, most of the members could be getting $85-$179 per print, and that is not matted or framed.

I would like your comments on any of this as I iron out the wrinkles.

Thanks.

Dodge

R. Dodge Woodson was included in the 2009 Freelance Photographers Hall of Fame by IFPO. Some 78,000 photographers were considered for entry into the Hall of Fame. Only about 3,300 of them received the honor, and R. Dodge Woodson or World Photographers Organization was one of them.

R. Dodge Woodson is inducted to the Presidential Who's Who

R. Dodge Woodson was named as a member of the Presidential Who's Who in 2010.

Who among you...

Who among you will see your work published in World Images Today this year? You don't have to be a "writer" to write for WIT. Articles generally include 6-8 photos and 750-2500 words. If your writing needs a little polishing here and there, I can do it. What I need from you is your experience in the form of how-to articles. We know you are a photographer. Let me help you become a journalist. Hey, it's free here, and you can get paid for it in many larger markets.

Contributors are not paid for their work. However, they are given full credit for the work, they retain their rights to the work, and they get some space to pitch their services.

Send article ideas or packages to publisher@wpomembers.com

Thanks.

Dodge

Active Market Notice

All guidelines are presented in the manner in which the Publisher received them. None of the information has been confirmed by the Publisher.

Grazza Describes itself as "Britain's first women's glossy to be published on a weekly basis, offering a mixture of celebrity coverage, real life stories, reportage, fashion and beauty".Picture Director

Deborah Castle is looking for pictures of leading personalities at premieres, parties and generally out and about. Also, paparazzi street shots. Pictures are also required for the magazine's news section. Required are hard news pictures that focus on women's issues and interests. Additionally, celebrity stories will be considered. News pictures can be submitted on spec to emma.georgious@graziamagazine.co.uk

There are also opportunities for commissions. Experienced workers in portraiture, beauty, still life and interiors, should contact the picture director in the first instance with details of prior experience and coverage offered.

Fees by negotiation, generally good.
Bauer Media, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftsbury Avenue, London. WC2H 8JG. 02074379011
deborah.castle@bauermedia.co.uk

Loaded is a general interest magazine for men in their 20's. It covers music, sport, humour, fashion and popular culture in a down to earth and irreverent manner. there is also a liberal sprinkling of glamour images in each issue. Much of the photography is bt commission but picture editor Joel Gilgallon will always consider on-spec submissions. Likey to be of interest are anything humorous or "off the wall".
fees by negotiation, generally good.
IPC Media Ltd, Blur Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London. SE1 0SU. 02031486818
joel_gilgallon@ipcmedia.com

Fly Fishing & Fly Tying is a monthly magazine for the fly fishermen and fly-tyer. It is also PPA Scotland's Specialist Consumer Magazine of the year. Editor Mark Bowler is always interested in receiving good shots of fly fishermen in action. In addition, there is scope for good scenics of fishing locations; flies and fly-tying and appropriate insect pictures.Mr Bowler adds "Make an effort to avoid bland backgrounds especially at waterside".
Fees: from £24 - £58; covers £50; text £50 per 1,000 words.
Rolling River Publications Ltd, The Locus Centre, The Square, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2DD 01887829868
markb.ffft@btinternet.com

Pulse is a national weekly paper for general practitioners, covering all aspects of GP news, finance and medicine. Freelancers who can undertake high quality portraiture assignments are sought for pulse and its supplementary publications. Commissions are associated with topical news stories and features. If you have relevant experience contact group picture editor, Marie Louise Collard by email giving your details and preferably a link to your website. The publishers also run a picture library containing specialist images of life and medicine in general practice.

Contributors with relevant images are welcome, subject to approval and representation arrangements.
Fees: Currently £130 for half a day.
Pulse, UBM Medica, Ludgate House, 245 Blackfiars Road, London. SE1 9UY 02079218102
mcollard@cmpmedica.com

Aeroplane magazine focuses on aviation history, specialising in the period 1909 - 1960, though there are occasional features on modern aviation. Editor Michael Oakey will consider a wide variety of illustrations for possible use, both colour and B&W. Photographs may be used in their own right or for stock. Main interests are veteran or vintage aircraft including those in museums , preserved airworthy aircraft, unusual pictures of modern aircraft.
Fees are based on a full page rate of £80 with a centre spread at £100 and covers £180.
Aeroplane, IPC Media Ltd, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London. SE1 0SU 02031484100
mailto:michael_oakey@ipcmedia.co.uk

Lincolnshire Life is a monthly magazine dealing with country life past and present from the Humber to the Wash.Editor Josie Thurston is always interested in receiving good pictures of people and places within the county of Lincolnshire. For the cover, the magazine looks for portrait format colour shots of local landscapes, architecture, people, street scenes, etc. There is also scope for illustrated articles on people and places within the appropriate area, these should run to no more than 1600 words. Potential contributors are advised to contact the editor first to discuss their ideas.

Fees: £50 for covers, other material by agreement.
Lincolnshire Life, Country Life Ltd, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW 01552527127
editorail@lincolnshirelife.co.uk

Contributor: Fred Stimely, WPO Field Editor

2010 World Images Today Price Drop

It is now 2010 and the only way to get access to World Images Today are as follows:

Have work published in it
Become a full WPO member.
Be a World Images Today subscriber

As a part of my Recession-Relief promotion, I have lowered the subscription price of the magazine to just $27 a year. Sign up for your copy now while the reduced rates are in effect. Click Here to get your subscription.

Dodge

Nude Photography Workshops are coming to Maine.

Nude Photography Workshops are coming to Maine.

If you have ever dreamed of photographing professional nude models in a working, professional studio, this is your chance! Photographers who are seeking to expand their abilities will have an opportunity to work with one of the best professional photographers in the field of photography. Who are we talking about? R. Dodge Woodson and members of the World Photographers Organization (WPO).
All photography is taught and done in a tasteful way. You will learn about the following:
Posing
Lighting
Shadows
Concealing body flaws naturally
Making the eyes of models magical
Shooting perspectives
And much, much, more.
Will you leave as a trained, ready-to-work nude photographer? No. It takes much more experience to get to a point where you should hold yourself out to the public as a professional. However, you will gain plenty of experience and insight into working with models in general and nude models in specific. For this workshop, all models will be female.
Painters, renderers, and other artists are invited to attend, but the primary audience is photographers.
Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with models and to negotiate deals between themselves and the models as to if model releases will be signed for the publication of pictures taken during a workshop.
World-renowned, best-selling author and photographer, R. Dodge Woodson, who has more than 100 books published by major publishers, such as Simon & Schuster, McGraw-Hill, and Wiley and who has photographs published in many major venues internationally is bringing his experience and style as a master photographer to Maine. As the Founder of World Photographers Organization at www.wpomembers.com, and as the publisher of World Images Today magazine at http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/25677/45221/pub/index.html, Woodson is highly regarded in all fields of photography and publishing. Google R. Dodge Woodson and you will see for yourself just how well known he is.
Woodson is offering photo workshops in Maine for 2010. Some sessions will be held in studios (one in Southern Maine and one in Mid-Coast Maine) and others will be shot on location at Woodson’s private 150-acre forest in Mid-Coast Maine.
Professional female models with be the subject of the first workshop, entitled Nude Model Magic. All photos will be tasteful and in various stages or partially-dressed models to nude models. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will any pornographic-style photography be allowed during the course of a workshop.
Sessions will be offered as 4-hour sessions, 6-hour sessions, and 12-hour sessions split over two days. Photographers will learn from a professional with more than 30 years of experience how to capture and create the essence of a breathtaking nude photograph. Modeling fees are included in the price of the workshop. No food, transportation, or lodging is provided by the workshop developer or presenter.
When taking a studio class, all studio equipment will be provided for you and included in the cost of the workshop.
Due to keeping close communication between photographers-models-and R. Dodge Woodson, attendance is very limited and spots will fill up quickly.
Fees may be paid via PayPal with either a Paypal account or a credit card.
To reserve your place in front of the nude models, contact R. Dodge Woodson now and he will instruct you via email when the next available workshop dates are, where they are being held, and how you can pay for your once-in-a-lifetime learning experience that can be fun, and potentially tax deductible.
R. Dodge Woodson can be reached at mailto:lonewolf@lonewolfent.net.
Prices for the workshops are as follows:
4-Hour session: $197
6-Hour session: $285
Two 6-Hour sessions: $495
NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED