Category Archives: Business

Tiger Direct III

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Michael Willems

The power of social media.  Tiger Direct just sent me a message: “Thank you for the email. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We understand that you do not have the original shipping box. We processed request so we can … Continue reading →

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Tiger Direct, II

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Michael Willems

Worse: remember my to-be-returned hard drive from Tiger Direct, a local/US “cheap” electronics retailer? After the broken English and vague promises from the Philippines yesterday, today, contrary to what the agent said, I get this: WHOA. Jump though hoops: Contact manufacturer? Ship … Continue reading →

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Families, and what precedes them (weddings)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Michael Willems

Why do I love to shoot weddings and families? Because we live to love. We live a short time (although my son Daniel, when he was perhaps nine years old and I said “life’s very short!” instantly responded “No it … Continue reading →

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Tropical Paradise.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Michael Willems

If you are thinking of a destination wedding, I say two things: Do it – you will never regret it. The beauty is amazing, and “all in once place just metres from your room” is great for a relaxed wedding. … Continue reading →

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Yah man!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Michael Willems

I am in Jamaica, to shoot Kristen and Dan’s destination wedding. This week will be intense, and fun. Lesson one: bring, among others, a wide angle lens. Wide angles are easy (great DOF, slow shutter possible) and offer dramatic perspectives. … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips for Comp Cards

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Michael Willems

I shot a male model yesterday for his comp card (the hand-out that a model uses to get considered by, and used by, agencies and clients). The key to a shoot like that is to do it well. It is … Continue reading →

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More fun

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Michael Willems

[EDITED 8 April] Today, I did a second one-hour flash course (a part two) at the Rick Bell-organized Niagara School of Imaging show at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens – thanks to those of you who came out to see. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Writing on wall.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Michael Willems

The writing has been on the wall for many years. Now, Sears and Walmart USA portrait studios have shut down, unable to make ends meet. No more family or portrait photos. Mmm. As the article says: Store photo studios, which … Continue reading →

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Learn.. how?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Michael Willems

You can learn by taking my lessons, for instance. Supported by the book. Lessons at Vistek Toronto. And lessons at Sheridan College. And two workshops in Hamilton, open NOW for booking: 17 Feb 2013, in Hamilton, “Advanced Flash”. Info/book: http://www.cameratraining.ca/Flash-Ham.html March … Continue reading →

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©, ™, ® – and more

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Michael Willems

Do you need to copyright your photos, and announce that copyright with a logo? I am not a lawyer, so check with a local legal source. But I do know a little about marketing. And about how images are often, … Continue reading →

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