BOOK
“Power Marketing, Selling, and Pricing”
Inspired by photo business expert Mitche Graf’s popular seminars, “Power Marketing, Selling and Pricing: A Business Guide for Wedding and Portrait Photographers” explains building a strong Internet presence, producing high-quality mailers, and promoting word-of-mouth referrals.
Price: $34.95. www.powermarketing101.com
 
WEBSITE
Nik Software Webinars
From mid-October through mid-December Nik hosted a series of eight hour-long webinars on a range of photography topics. Classes covered close-up and scenic photography, portraits, sports and action, wildlife, landscapes, weddings, commercial image creation and Capture NX2. The webinars included basic tips as well as product-specific lessons related to Nik’s applications. Look for Nik’s next set of webinars on the company’s website.
Price: Free. www.niksoftware.com
 
WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
Kubota Digital Photography Bootcamp
Kubota is back on the podium. Kevin Kubota’s 18th Digital Photography Bootcamp took place over five days in November and covered all of the specifics for running a successful digital portrait and wedding studio. Topics included style, creativity, and inspiration; digital capture techniques with live models; workflow with cutting-edge software tools; Photoshop essentials and fine art techniques; presentation and sales techniques; and marketing and business. Check the Kubota website for future Bootcamp details.
Price: $2,895. www.kubotaimagetools.com
 
DVD
Kubota RAW Workflow for Lightroom V2
The interactive DVD outlines a step-by-step process for working with RAW files in Lightroom, including tips for organization, editing and enhancing, and final presentation. As a bonus, the DVD comes with more than 50 Lightroom presets created by Kubota to speed up a digital workflow.
Price: $99. www.kubotaimagetools.com