Category Archives: Business

Productivity tools

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Michael Willems

Whether you are a pro (i.e. you do photography for a living) or an amateur (you do it for the love of it), there are always chores; things to be done. And how quickly you do them determines how quickly you get back … Continue reading →

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Flash (in the pan)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Michael Willems

Prompted by a visit to a restaurant web site just now, a few tips for those of you who run web sites, or would like to. Perhaps to create a photo business, or to grow an existing one? Here’s Michael’s … Continue reading →

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More business talk

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Michael Willems

All photographers, as I pointed out recently, should know about copyright. As reader Warren said recently in a comment on this blog: “When a photographer shoots pictures for themselves, they own the copyright and they are the Author.[ ] If … Continue reading →

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Copyright or copywrong?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Michael Willems

A word about business, today on Speedlighter.ca. About contracts and rights, specifically. Copyright. I am not a lawyer, but as a photographer, I feel that “copyright” is an important concept. For most shoots, the photographer retains the copyright of the … Continue reading →

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Last Tango in Mono

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Michael Willems

A reminder for those of you who live in the Toronto area and who want to learn all about flash and creative light: the last ever Mono workshop is on Saturday, 23 April, and there are just two spots left. … Continue reading →

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Ready for the weekend

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Michael Willems

I am teaching two workshops this weekend: “The Art of shooting nudes” on Saturday, with Joseph Marranca; and “Event Photography” on Sunday. Students will learn a lot of really useful stuff, and I am very much looking forward to it.

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BREAKING NEWS

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Michael Willems

MAJOR BREAKING PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS: BBC Reports that Sendai-based Nikon is to suspend all SLR production for one year, following the earthquake/tsunami. (Better buy that SLR right now, IF you can still find it in the stores. I’ve seen lineups at … Continue reading →

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An Admin Note from Speedlighter

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Michael Willems

Hi there friends, Michael here. I thought it is be time for a quick admin note for new readers, this morning (morning for me: my readers are everywhere from Japan to Canada. My Japanese friends, my thoughts are with you. … Continue reading →

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Preparing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Michael Willems

I am preparing for several courses, including the special version of my signature “Advanced Flash” workshop. which you may recall I teach in Henry’s School of Imaging location in Toronto on March 19 with Special Guest Star David Honl (Yes, … Continue reading →

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Ask not what speedlighter can do for you…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Michael Willems

…okay, that is cheesy. But I just thought I would point out that I would like my message to go out widely, and that if you like this daily teaching blog, you can help: Click on the “share” link under … Continue reading →

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