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October for Photographers

Some really exciting things are happening in October! 

After Dark Austin Oct. 11 – 13, 2009

The After Dark Experience debuts in Austin. Come play, learn and supercharge your creativity working beside 40 of the industry’s top portrait artists. We’re building a playground filled with new toys, cool people, musicians and many surprises. Learn in an atmosphere charged with the energy of hundreds of hungry minds bent on transforming their art and business through hands-on, studio work and small group learning.

Read my interview about Austin After Dark here:  After Dark Blog
I am so impressed by the educators at this event.  Like I said in the interview - I would
attend even if I wasn't teaching!  This event is going to be fantastic and completely hands-on.

Click here to register

Monday October 26
At my studio in October, I will be hosting a PPA SUPER MONDAY

Come out to the studio for the day - Monday, October 26 
Here are just some of the things you will learn:
+ develop your studio image
+ market in the most powerful ways at no cost - to only the right client
+ pricing strategies that will allow you to raise your prices without feeling like you might just dig a hole and climb in! 
+ work with your client to maximize every sale 
+ set goals, schedule and prioritize to get a handle on your workflow

Tuesday October 27

The day after Super Monday, we will be hosting a workshop with Ron Nichols on Pro Select

Professional Photographers, we would like to announce our upcoming "Getting the Most out of ProSelect" Workshop in Winterset, Iowa on October 27, 2009.

 

Register today to attend this full day class with Ron Nichols.  Ron will be covering sales, projection, presentation, and workflow techniques using the industry's leading sales and presentation software.  ProSelect v4 has quickly become the top choice for portrait and wedding photographers for sales presentations that create more impact and higher sales.

 

Whether you're a current user or considering making the move to ProSelect, Ron will show you proven techniques that will improve your studio's efficiency and make you more money. Best of all, you'll take home ideas you can use right away.

Ron is an experienced ProSelect user, a Master Photographer and someone who has used projection sales for over 20 years. His presentation is fun and enlightening.

This program will benefit photographers, sales and production staffs.

 

To register, simply choose the October 27, Winterset, IA class location from the drop down menu on our registration page and enter your registration information. You will receive an email confirmation with details and directions to Lori's studio.

PHOTOGRAPHERS - Get out your calendars!

There are a lot of fun things for photographers coming up that I wanted to get on the schedule!  If you are near one of these events, I hope I get to meet you!

Before checking calendars, check out Jules Cafe a great place to check up on photographers and photography related events.  I have loved reading the interviews and info from Jules and Joy Bianchi and was thrilled when they asked me for "coffee".  :)

I also wanted to share this video with all of you: Jim Garner, Gene Higa, Lori Nordstrom, and Catherine Hall | EXPOSED
This video was created with Jim Garner, Gene Higa and Catherine Hall and is a testimony of the struggles that each of us has been through to get to where we are today.  

The next speaking event I have coming up is the
Chicagoland Professional Photographers Association
September 16, 2009
Des Plaines, Illinois 

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Later in September is the first ever
 WPPI Road Trip 2009!! I am super excited to be heading to Dallas for this (I'm a Texas girl, you know!)

September 28, 2009
Dallas, TX

Details:
Dallas Tour including four programs with Bambi Cantrell as Master of Ceremonies.

*Business & Marketing with Kay Eskridge
*Lighting & Posing with Doug Gordon
*Portrait with Lori Nordstrom
*Workflow with Eddie Tapp

WPPI Road Trip

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In October the brand new Austin After Dark is coming to you in Austin Texas!!  Yay two trips to Texas in two months!  Lucky me. 
Austin After Dark has a crazy amazing group of educators there for a hands-on experience in photography you will never forget. 

After Dark
October 11-13, 2009
Austin, TX
More info:  http://www.afterdarkaustin.com/

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The following week in October I will be hosting a SUPER MONDAY at my studio in Winterset, Iowa. 
This will be a fun day of learning and sharing and an easy $99 for PPA members ($129 for non-members.  Would love to invite you to my studio for the day!

Super Monday
October 26, 2009
Winterset, IA
More info:  http://www.ppa.com/education-events/sm.php

Details:
On Super Monday, photographers around the country open their intellectual doors to others.  Hosted by pro photographers in their own studios, instruction ranges from seniors, children, and wedding photography to marketing and Photoshop.

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FREE TRIP!!  ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD REGISTER!! 

Register for a free trip to Imaging USA in Nasville, Tennessee 2010!
Check out the Opryland Hotel!   Register for your chance to win a free trip!  You will get a free expo pass just for registering - no obligation for anything else.

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OH! and be sure to check out the FREE August template downloads on Photo Talk Forum!  Jeff and Allison Rogers of Allison Rogers Photography are our August studio spotlight!  Don't miss out on all of the fabulous info they have to share!

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PERSPECTIVES WORKSHOP with Julie Klaasmeyer

I've been planning for the Perspectives workshop - next Mon-Wed. in Paola, KS at Julie's brand new studio!  I can't wait to see it.  Julie and I have been friends for almost 10 years now, and I can tell you that everything she does is top notch!  

We've talked about teaching together for several years now, so you can understand how excited I am about heading down to Paola!  We have a really amazing group coming - should be a fabulous few days!  

As an extra bonus, the fabulous Sarah Petty will be with us on Monday!  We've asked Sarah to give a presentation to the group, and I'm certain she will fill our minds.  

See you soon!

Lori

A few spots left... PERSPECTIVES with Lori Nordstrom and Julie Klaasmeyer

PERSPECTIVES WORKSHOP DATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION

Due to attendee feedback we are moving the workshop bforward one day, hope this helps some of you out;-)

LORI NORDSTROM  and JULIE KLAASMEYER

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PERSPECTIVES

PERSPECTIVES starts Monday, August 3nd at noon and will run until Wednesday around 5. 

The first day will cover mostly business, marketing, ideas, new product highlights, as well as getting down and personal!!
This will be a great time also to address any topics you would like to cover.

Tuesday morning we'll be starting the day with a few photo shoots, taking the photo shoot all the way from concept to final design.  We have 9,ooo. Sq feet to play so we will rotate around and cover different scenarios.

Wednesday we will focus on workflow, Photoshop, working with templates and creating brand new "boutique" items that no one else is doing and discussing techniques to help your studio step it up a notch. 

This workshop will be intensely "hands-on"  Learn to separate yourself and discover the uniqueness that only you have.

Light breakfast, drinks and snacks will be provided.  Monday night will include a cookout and lunches will be provided Tuesday and Wednesday.

Flights would need to be made into MCI (kansas city international) and accommodations could be made at our new Best Western in Paola, Kansas.  (about 50 miles from mci) 913.294.3700

We are so excited to be collaborating on this workshop.  Two unique ideas, styles, and PERSPECTIVES on everything in the business, yet one goal in mind...to create unique portrait art that stands out from the crowd.

Join us August 3-5 for an intense 3 days of learning, growing, sharing and FUN.

$695 per person call 913.783.4610

Due to attendee feedback we are moving the workshop bforward one day, hope this helps some of you out;-)

Due to attendee feedback we are moving the workshop bforward one day, hope this helps some of you out;-)

Little Angels Voting Ends This Week!!

 

Each year, the Lori Nordstrom Studio partners with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to raise money to support finding a cure for blood-related cancers.

The studio waives the portrait sitting fee in lieu of a $100 donation per child to LLS. I then choose my favorite photo from each session and those are voted on online. The top twelve children with the most votes are featured on the "Little Angels" yearly calendar!

The 2010 Little Angels voting ends this Saturday, May 30, at noon! To vote on your favorite little angel, please visit PictureMyPortraitOnline.com and enter event code: 0435 - 00256.

Thank you sincerely for helping us raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

Florida School of Professional Photography

I can't wait for the Florida School of Professional Photography workshops on June 1-4! Four and a half days with renowned professionals in intimate, hands-on classroom settings!

Polish your marketing and sales strategies, Photoshop capabilities and studio management agenda. 

Meet the other mentors:

Al Audleman, Carl Caylor, Bry Cox, Bruce Evensen, Andre Amoyt, Jeff Johnson, Michael Redford, Deborah Ferro

One-day workshops are also available on June 1st!

Have a great day!

camera strap parade!

Check out my friends Randy and Darcy and vote for your favorite camera strap! 

http://www.boybarianphoto.com/

Texas Bound

I'm heading off to Texas in the morning, and of course I always feel like I'm going home.  I grew up in Waco and was there until 1997 when we moved to Iowa.

I'm really looking forward to a week of sharing, learning and growing.  Texas School is always a jam-packed week, and this year I'm even more excited because I am teaching with my awesome friends Catherine Hall, Gene Higa and Jim Garner.  What a power packed team!  I am so fortunate to get to spend a week with this bunch.

More news soon and an exciting new release for photographers.  I'll be turning THIS blog back into a blog for clients and friends of the studio.  Photographers will be directed to a NEW place for education, networking and tons of fun! 

I'm off for a week...  Please be patient with me returning emails and please call the studio 515.468.8462 if you would like to talk to someone soon!  Emily, Megan or Stacy will take good care of you!

xo

lori

June 3-day Workshop

Join me for a 3-day workshop in Atlanta, GA where you will learn how to implement strategic marketing plans to increase your business's bottom line, create compelling business and branding concepts, determine a profitable business model, and make the most of your studio space!

This workshop includes one-on-one consultations with me and other mentors to assess your business's marketing and management strategies. We will even create a 2009 financial plan to help you put your profitable plan into action. 

For more details: http://nordstromphoto.typepad.com/blog/2009/03/workshop.html

I hope to see you there!

Off to Ohio

I'm heading out today to Lima, Ohio to do a program for the Lima Professional Photographers group!

I haven't been on an airplane yet in April - almost made it through the whole month!

Stay tuned for some super exciting news for photographers - coming to you in one week!! If you are a pro photog and not on our mailing list, please send me an email at lori@nordstromphoto.com or lori@nordstrompro.com