How to Get Started With Translations - 3 Easy Steps

  Getting Started With Translations - 3 Easy Steps Companies and organizations in the US and around the world need translations but often rely on "in house" engineers etc. to do the work because they think hiring professionals would be too cost prohibitive. Professional translations are not that expensive and are surely less expensive than having your engineers and specialists working on translating instead of doing what they do best!  Let's break it down into 3 Easy [...]

Wedding Party Placement

When is comes down to the rehearsal for your wedding you have been so crazy busy that it is hard to remember the things you need to get organized. As a photographer I love an organized bride because it makes my life a thousand times easier, and helps me get shots that look amazing.  One of the keys to being organized for your rehearsal is to make a list beforehand of the things you need to do. One of the things that should be one your list is wedding party placement. If you have a [...]

Wedding Party Placement

When is comes down to the rehearsal for your wedding you have been so crazy busy that it is hard to remember the things you need to get organized. As a photographer I love an organized bride because it makes my life a thousand times easier, and helps me get shots that look amazing.  One of the keys to being organized for your rehearsal is to make a list beforehand of the things you need to do. One of the things that should be one your list is wedding party placement. If you have a [...]

Bloggers, Writers and Clients, are You a Candidate for a Law Suit?

The First Amendment protects free speech. . .not message posters or writers who pen for clients or themselves carelessly. Winning lawsuits are growing with serious penalties, as companies, entrepreneurs and organizations look to cut costs or streamline operations reaching out in expectation to freelance writers as a trusted alternative. Lawsuits of this nature were unheard of five years ago.  Larry Street, an attorney with Morris and Martin LLP concurs that: "a very important part [...]

Bloggers, Writers and Clients, are You a Candidate for a Law Suit?

The First Amendment protects free speech. . .not message posters or writers who pen for clients or themselves carelessly. Winning lawsuits are growing with serious penalties, as companies, entrepreneurs and organizations look to cut costs or streamline operations reaching out in expectation to freelance writers as a trusted alternative. Lawsuits of this nature were unheard of five years ago.  Larry Street, an attorney with Morris and Martin LLP concurs that: "a very important part [...]

The Need for Copywriting is More Than Just Written Words

Few people realize how badly they write according to noted author William Zinsser. Without impact, words by themselves are dead.  So what differentiates a special kind of freelancer from the norm who can inject a little word-magic into any venue?  Editors state it is the committed and detailed orientated person with passion for the craft, who learns the industry ropes and knows how to anticipate before asked. A writer's focus is to breath life into a piece with a written [...]

Wedding Dress fashion Trends for 2012

by Rev. Désirée Eli of Weddings with Aloha   Although I am am wedding officiant, I love all things bridal – and that includes bridal gowns.I never know what a Bride of mine might need counsel on and so try to keep up on what's hot in wedding fashion.  IllusionNecklines:This is a personal favorite of mine, and it bridges thegap between showing skin and being covered.A bride can give a peekof her assets through a layer of sheer fabric or [...]

Wedding Dress fashion Trends for 2012

by Rev. Désirée Eli of Weddings with Aloha   Although I am am wedding officiant, I love all things bridal – and that includes bridal gowns.I never know what a Bride of mine might need counsel on and so try to keep up on what's hot in wedding fashion.  IllusionNecklines:This is a personal favorite of mine, and it bridges thegap between showing skin and being covered.A bride can give a peekof her assets through a layer of sheer fabric or [...]

The Need for Copywriting is More Than Just Written Words

Few people realize how badly they write according to noted author William Zinsser. Without impact, words by themselves are dead.  So what differentiates a special kind of freelancer from the norm who can inject a little word-magic into any venue?  Editors state it is the committed and detailed orientated person with passion for the craft, who learns the industry ropes and knows how to anticipate before asked. A writer's focus is to breath life into a piece with a written [...]

Guitarist in Charlotte and his career (Charlotte Observer)

Link to the article/interview: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/21/3115591/romany-guitarist-vadim-kolpakov.html

"Just Listen To Your Customer"

It's amazing how people forget the most basic and important element of acquiring and sustaining your client base.  Remember listen to your customers needs to addresstheir needs properly.  It sounds simple but so many forget.  -CN

"Just Listen To Your Customer"

It's amazing how people forget the most basic and important element of acquiring and sustaining your client base.  Remember listen to your customers needs to addresstheir needs properly.  It sounds simple but so many forget.  -CN

How to Apply Make Up for Professional Photo Shoots

We’ve all done it: Looked at our pictures, and thought, “what the heck happened? Do I really look like that”? The answer is no, you don’t look like that!  The camera is an unforgiving “frenemy” .  You have to trick the camera.  The good news is this is a very easy thing to do!  The camera requires you to simply take a few steps to ensure that you look your best, and I am here to share all of my secrets for achieving this! I [...]

How to Apply Make Up for Professional Photo Shoots

We’ve all done it: Looked at our pictures, and thought, “what the heck happened? Do I really look like that”? The answer is no, you don’t look like that!  The camera is an unforgiving “frenemy” .  You have to trick the camera.  The good news is this is a very easy thing to do!  The camera requires you to simply take a few steps to ensure that you look your best, and I am here to share all of my secrets for achieving this! I [...]

Taste of Ocala 2012 :Refined Taste? Party goes upscale Published: Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:19 p.m. The Taste of Ocala tacks into new waters this weekend. Gone is the Sunday-in-the-park feel of the past

Refined Taste? Party goes upscalePublished: Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:19 p.m.The Taste of Ocala tacks into new waters this weekend.Gone is the Sunday-in-the-park feel of the past lustrum. Gone also is the gotta-get-to-them-all quest when Taste occupied the Paddock Mall for two hours on annual Sunday nights before that. Instead, Saturday night's affair at the College of Central Florida's Ewers Century Center is more [...]

Head Games

Sean Pamphilon and I are friends.  Ok, facebook friends. But we worked for the same company.In the same department.Twice.And while we were never quite BFFs, we always got along.And I always respected his work.But I never respected him more than I did a few weeks ago.That’s when Sean did something most people would never even consider.He did the right thing.Oh, there are many people who would disagree.Including a close friend of [...]

Head Games

Sean Pamphilon and I are friends.  Ok, facebook friends. But we worked for the same company.In the same department.Twice.And while we were never quite BFFs, we always got along.And I always respected his work.But I never respected him more than I did a few weeks ago.That’s when Sean did something most people would never even consider.He did the right thing.Oh, there are many people who would disagree.Including a close friend of [...]

Depth of Field

Darya and I just got back from the Folsom Bridal Show today. After we had some fun talking with everyone, we went for a walk in old town Folsom. I managed to get Darya to pose for some test shots for today's Post on depth of field and clarity of lens optics with changes in f-stop. I took almost the identical shot with a canon 85 mm lens using two different f-stops. The f1.2 was used to get the least amount of depth of field and excellent bokeh. The f5.6 was set up to give the most [...]

Great Script Writing to Produce your VIRAL video!

Just about anyone who is trying to establish a web presence today is using video. Unfortunately, most people don't understand that  a great video - whether designed to be used in viral marketing, product advertising or the services industry - begins with a great concept and script.  In this brief article I'm going to share with you some valuable tips and suggestions for writing a killer script for the web. I'm going to move through these points very quickly so if you have [...]

Great Script Writing to Produce your VIRAL video!

Just about anyone who is trying to establish a web presence today is using video. Unfortunately, most people don't understand that  a great video - whether designed to be used in viral marketing, product advertising or the services industry - begins with a great concept and script.  In this brief article I'm going to share with you some valuable tips and suggestions for writing a killer script for the web. I'm going to move through these points very quickly so if you have [...]