Simple Glam in Slideshows- Less is More!
If you look back over the last decade of many of your images, you'll see a variety of trends. I remember sitting in WPPI judging at least 12-14 years ago and the judges commenting on there being too many "filter junkies." Just because you know how to use the hundreds of tools in your image manipulation bag, doesn't mean you have to use them all, and too often there were dozens used on the same image.
Well, to Suzette's point, "less is more" applies to video and your slideshows as much as not being a filter junkie applies to your still images. And, less can be more when it's appropriate, providing you have the skill set to capture quality images to start.
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Minimalism is definitely in vogue these days, along with tiny houses, straight hair and reclaimed wood. Fashion makes waves from colorful to drab, bouncing between solids and raucous prints. The overabundance because-you-can becomes the extreme minimalism because-you-can! There's always an appetite for something fresh, no matter what season you might be in.
Keeping it fresh can sometimes be just over-simplifying. Looking at fashion photography and posing, I see that the interesting poses are now replaced by skinny, shapeless models (and similar clothes) standing with arms straight down and feet together. Completely static. It's a matter of taste, (not mine) but the big thing is it makes you look because it is different. I guess with marketing, that's half the battle.
When it comes to slide shows, I know all the cool transition and bells and whistles of fabulous effects are great, but just for something fresh I decided to try one with Zero Motion and just Hard Cuts or Dip to Black. Of course, it helps to have a dynamic subject for a dramatic shift like this to the overly-plain format. But here's what I found. It's clean. Clean lines, clean message, fresh appeal. Kind of like walking into an Apple Store. There's a comforting sterility and simplicity to it all, and it usually means quality. No fuss. Just beautiful, exquisite value.
So today I decided to try that with ProShowWeb. It actually meant I had to purposely make it plain, but now that I have done it, I like it, and I think perhaps I will try using the Zero Motion Theme more often! It may not be a lot better, perhaps even less interesting, from a slideshow wizard's perspective, but fresh and clean, nonetheless.
So challenge yourself today to try something in a new way, perhaps overly simplified. Go after the core message instead of the embellishments. Choose a simple message and be bold. If you don't like it, you can always go back, but in the process, you might get some new eyes on your work or appeal to a fresh new market that hadn't seen you before!
Fast Food Fridays are all about specific things you need to do to make your business and presence stronger. Each week I'm sharing a new "brand-builder" to help you make 2018 your best year yet. I get that everybody is busy, but I also know that just working on your imaging skill set isn't enough to make your business a success.
For the most part, you're "right-brain" artists with little interest in focusing on the operational side of your business. So, just like a diner with a daily blue plate special, I'm breaking the business down into small doses of fixable challenges. This is number seven in the series, hitting another easy to fix component of your business.
On the menu for today is relationship building, not just with new clients, but your past customers. As you're strategizing on how to make your business stronger, don't forget those people who have already worked with you and know you.
I've heard so many of you talk about the need to find new clients when most of you are sitting on a gold mine and don't realize it - your previous customers. I'm not suggesting you shouldn't be looking for new clients, but let's take care of the best ambassadors you've got first!
Assuming your past clients liked working with you and were happy with the results, they're the first place you need to start to reinforce the potential to grow your business. Spend the time to support your own database before you move into new territory!
Personal letters: As we come out of winter and essentially start a new season, send a personal letter to your past clients reminding them about the services you offer.
New skills and announcements: Pick up any new skills in the last year? Let's assume you're working on diversity and have expanded into children's photography - this is the perfect time to share that information.
Establish a loyalty program. We're all in point clubs with our credit cards, so why not start a frequent buyer's club of your own?
New products? Check with your lab and album companies. What new products are out that might be exciting to your past clients.
New products of your own. Let's say you were recently at WPPI and decided to invest in a large format printer. What a great group of people to inform about your ability for better on-site support/service.
Use your blog: Your readership is right at the top of the charts with past clients. Use your blog to plant the seeds for gifts ideas and the importance of capturing memories. Keep your readers informed of new products and special offers.
Active in the community? Let your clients know about things you're doing to give back and even enlist their support. People like buying products from companies they perceive as giving back.
Referral programs: We're a word of mouth business, and there's so much you can do to encourage past clients to help you spread the word, but you don't have to give them additional discounts. Instead, think about a referral awards program utilizing other products, maybe one of the new things your lab is offering.
One of the best books about marketing I've read to date is UnMarketing by Scott Stratten. There's a new revised/updated version now available co-authored with Alison Kramer, but the tagline on the original book still says it all - "Stop Marketing and Start Engaging." Of all the marketing tools at your fingertips, in a world that's impersonal with communication being driven by texts, emails and social media, NOTHING is stronger than relationship building!
You've got to look for new clients wherever it makes sense, but this one group, your past clients, is so ignored. While most of what I suggested would go in a personal letter, don't forget about using the phone! It's another forgotten tool, too often over-shadowed by the craze of social media. There's very little that trumps a personal phone call to catch up with a past client.
Your past clients are your most valuable resource - treat them right, build relationships with them and don't forget how powerful word-of-mouth can be as they share their experiences of working with you with their friends.
they insist their friends do business with you."
I've shared a few of these pages from the Graphi Studio "Day in the Life of WPPI" albums over the years, and here's one more. These are from 2007, the last year the show was at Bally's and Paris. It's also one of the few pages where I recognize everybody in the images!
From top left to right - Cherie Steinberg and Hedley Jones, Mike Colon and David Jay, David Beckstead and Gary Fong and Vicki and Jed Taufer. And they were all photographed by Catherine Hall, who was one of four photographers featured in that year's book together with Calvin Hayes, Jim Garner, and Victor Sizemore.
In the second image, we've got Joe Photo and Marcus Bell in the front row. I think that's Brook Todd on one side and Parker Pfister and a hotel staff member in the middle - my guess is it was in the very early morning hours at the hotel. After all, nobody buffs the floors in any Vegas hotel during "rush hour!" And Catherine, as always, captures the essence of enthusiasm!
The whole idea behind the project was to document each convention as seen through the eyes of four different artists. The concept for the album was thanks to Maureen Neises at Graphi. The book became a milestone for me each year. It was the perfect way to document the event and capture so many different memories.
Throwback Thursday images are one of your very best marketing tools for your blog every week. Use throwbacks to help remind "Mom" that it's time for a new family portrait. Use your old photographs to talk about how fast time goes by and the importance of capturing those important memories. It's the perfect way to put those old photographs of yours to work planting the seeds for new business today.
And, if you're not blogging about them, take a walk down Memory Lane for your own enjoyment. There are few things to put a smile on your face faster than looking at old photographs!
Taking Photography and Profoto's B1X to New Heights!
Image copyright Jesper Grønnemark. All rights reserved.
I've spent my entire adult life, or at least all the time I was expected to act like an adult, in the photographic industry. I have to admit there are times when I think I've seen it all, but then someone comes along with an accomplishment that just can't be topped, and I'm left speechless!
Jesper Grønnemark's work is characterized by power and speed, conveyed through the subjects he shoots, the choice of location and the unique angles he pursues. As a sports and action photographer, Jesper is not afraid to stray from his comfort zone. In this recent shoot, Jesper took the power of the B1X to new heights.
What a kick to watch this video! It's hard to believe how much planning and execution Jesper and the team pack into the next three minutes. The idea to try and get a studio feel to an image of a skydiver is right at the top of the charts, especially when answering the question, "Can Profoto gear really go anywhere?"
"I only have one shot and one jump, and that's it!"
While Jesper's mind's eye vision is remarkable, so is the reliability of Profoto's equipment. He had one chance to get the shot he wanted. Just the risk of missing the shot and the planning that went into the jump was enough to work through without worrying about his gear. He had to have equipment he could completely trust.
To read the entire post, Profoto's blog, "Inspiration" is just a click away.
And, if you haven't visited your Profoto dealer, it's time for you to find out what all the buzz is about. Click on the B1X below to visit Profoto's worldwide dealer and rental house listings, then click on the image above to visit Jesper's website for an adventure in sports and action photography!
Monica Royal: Sharing the Insight into "Almost"
Image copyright Monica Royal. All rights reserved.
We all have our favorite artists who we admire, and often it's more than their skill set or the way they turn their mind's eye visions into reality that's hooked us on their work.
I've been a big fan of Monica Royal's work since doing a short podcast with her three years ago. She's a regular contributor and has shared several images here on the SCU blog, including her episode of "Why?" featuring one of her favorites in 2016. But, we had never met in person until the recent WPPI show, where we had a chance to talk about something different I wanted to try with one of her images.
Where the "Why?" series shares stories about artists and their favorite images, my idea was to share an image and talk about the how-to technique involved and why the image was created. As always with Monica - she over-delivers and exceeds expectations.
Today's post is a great reminder that life isn't always smooth sailing, and how the creative process can became a tool to move from a challenging even ugly place in life to one of hope. Monica couldn't have been more open and honest in the process she went through to create the image above, "Almost."
I love sound bites with images and blog posts in general. If Monica had just written her story, it would have been flat, but talking "live" about the process of how creativity transported her to a more positive mindset sets a standard for insight, her love for imaging and the creative process.
To see more of Monica's work, just click on her image to visit her website.
Here's the scenario - a few months ago you started to think about your marketing plans for the Spring and your head was full of great ideas. There was no rush - you had plenty of time. Well, here we are coming up on April, and you're still procrastinating, and not sure about what you want to do. It's time to start turning those ideas into reality!
So, the time to do something is NOW! Here are some ideas to hopefully light a fire under you and get a few things going before you fall victim to a you-snooze-you-loose scenario! And remember, nothing has to be forever, but at least if you have a foundation for some marketing programs you've got something to build on.
To start, women make 98% of the purchase decisions when it comes to hiring a professional photographer, (wedding and portrait categories). The time to plant the seeds for a family portrait, updated portraits of the kids or a kid's on location/day-in-the-life session is now, just ahead of Spring seasonality.
Think about it, Spring brings a complete change in everybody's attitude, especially if you live in a colder climate and are tired of being hammered by "Old Man Winter"! Plus, May and June bring us Mother's Day, prom season, graduations and Father's Day - all opportunities for you to promote family portraiture and your storytelling ability.
Blog posts: Use your blog to get Mom thinking about how fast time flies and how much the kids are changing. This is like the old "Subliminal Man" routine from Saturday Night Live. Use Throwback Thursday as an excuse to share images of your own family or from your files that bring home the point about capturing memories. Share ideas about special events around Mother's Day, graduation, etc. Write about gift ideas involving photography.
Postcard mailing - design a postcard NOW! You can be featured as a solo or get together with another photographer, florist, venue and share the cost. Partners not only share the cost but add to each member of the team's ability to promote. Everybody becomes an ambassador for each other when doing a mailing together.
Purchase a list - you're going to need new names to mail to, as well as your existing database. Find a list company and then search for new groups under categories like "summer camp prospects" (you know they'll have kids), parents active in activities like Scouts, etc. You'll want to work with a lifestyle list, and once you see it, it will be obvious who's in your target market.
Email blasts: You need a list, and you also need help with the execution. I haven't used them, but I've heard a lot of good things about Constant Contact, and one of their managers spoke at a convention I was at several years ago. The challenge is designing an email blast that gets through the noise!
Advertising: Yes, it can be expensive, but look for local newspapers and websites. Remember, you can join forces with another company or two and share the cost. And when you do advertise, don't agree to anything without using what you're about to spend as leverage for editorial support in the publication as well.
Special Offers: Develop some fun time-sensitive promotions with short windows of opportunity, which help to create a sense of urgency. This might be a great time to launch a frequent buyer program. You can also mail out discount coupons or better yet, upscale looking certificates for your client base to refer a friend. Think about your own buying habits - most of us tend to buy higher ticket items when something has stimulated our thought process.
Talk to your Lab: Sometimes just a call to your lab to find out what's new will release a whole new series of ideas. There's so much available in new products, canvas, prints on metal, novelty items, etc.
Added Value: I know it's hard to stay away from discounting, but always go for added value instead. A framed print, extra prints, a canvas print, a second smaller album, etc. enhance your photographs. And check out Photodex for mixed media slide shows. You've got to make your work look different and separate yourself from the competition.
Publicity: Get involved in your community. You want your name in the local paper working with groups in the community. People like buying products from companies they perceive as giving back!
The window of opportunity is still wide open, but it's closing fast. Don't go into the busy season without a plan and there's still time! A well-executed promotion can put you and your business on the map, but the most critical key ingredient in getting programs launched is YOU!
Now and then a workshop comes along that should be on everybody's bucket list, even if you're not an outdoor/landscape shooter. Time to learn about the Spring 2018 Palouse Photo Tour.
First is the location. It's the Palouse region in SE Washington State and Northwestern Idaho. It's incredible with landscapes unlike any other parts of the country. The second reason and maybe it should be the first, is working with the Palouse Guy himself, Gary Hamburgh and Scott Bourne.
Here's an opportunity for you to not only photograph one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring locations in the United States but "study" with two of the very best artists in photography. Plus, the tour is limited to just twelve people, and nothing beats a workshop/photo tour with a small group for fun, camaraderie and a learning experience.
Just click on the banner below for more information and then register for what's virtually guaranteed to be a life-changing experience! But you need to hurry - there are just three spots left!
It's "Mirrorless Mark Monday" and my good buddy is back with more great experiences hanging out in the mirrorless world. One of the things about Mark that sparked our friendship is that he always walks the talk. I love his habit of starting and ending each day with a camera in his hand.
I also love his camera choices in this new post, the GX85 and LX-10. I love the GX85 not only because of its size, but I can switch lenses at any time. And, while it might look a little strange to have a small camera body with a long lens, the combination is perfect for traveling light and never missing a shot!
Thanks to the technology in every LUMIX product, I'm almost never without a camera. From their weight, to compact size to low-light capabilities to in-camera features like focus-stacking and 4K video they've helped me raise the bar on the quality of every image I capture.
Ten years ago, when Panasonic introduced the Mirrorless G1 camera I was shooting Nikon DSLR's. I had been a Nikon shooter all my life and loved them. Like most people, I thought the small sensor and electronic viewfinder in the mirrorless camera were interesting but would never replace my DSLR.
I quickly realized the size of the camera was changing my style of photography. I found myself taking this small camera everywhere instead of "going out to take photos" as I did with the larger DSLR.
Don't get me wrong, the Nikon DLSR had better image quality at that point, but all of a sudden, a whole new world of images opened up for me because I had this small camera with me almost all the time.
Fast forward ten years and I now travel all over the country talking about Mirrorless cameras. One of the things that keeps me sane and somewhat healthy on these trips is the small Lumix GX85 or LX10 camera I always have with me.
Before work in the morning and after work at night I head out from my hotel to explore whatever city I'm in. I take one camera and one lens and just walk and take photos. This photo was taken on an escalator at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas on the way to dinner a few weeks ago.
In my next blog post, I'll talk about how wi-fi has made traveling with a small camera even better.
My favorite sunset shot, captured with the LUMIX FZ300 while hanging out with Suzette and Jonny at the drum-circle on Nokomis Beach.
It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are.
I was recently asked how I keep coming up with something to write about each day. In all honesty, just like many of you who are constantly in search of the ultimate image, I'm no different with topics to write about. It really comes down to loving what I do.
As photographers, at least those of you who have been at it a few years, you love what you do. Images often come together naturally. Your creativity starts to flow, and you begin framing a new subject and composing images in your mind's eye long before you click the shutter. Well, it's no different with those of us who love to write.
It's a typical Sunday morning, and I had no idea what I wanted to write about until I sent a text to a terrific friend, Suzette Allen and at 4:00 am her time she responded. That set off a hysterical volley of text messages that started with me asking, "Why are you up now?" And, it gave me the perfect topic for Sunday Morning Reflections.
This isn't a new topic for me, just a reinforcement about the best part of this business, that aspect of our friendships where we help each other. Helping each other, contributing to each other's lives and watching each other's backs is all part of being in this industry, and the longer you're at it, the better it gets. You eventually get to a point where it just becomes part of your daily process.
Suzette and I have known each other for probably twenty plus years, but the friendship was just a friendly hello at any conference we were both attending. The friendship started to ramp up when I got more involved with Panasonic, and she was one of the first LUMIX Ambassadors.
Then we were all teaching in Nebraska at Marathon's MAP Getaway. More quality time together and the first time we were all able to have dinner together several times, including the night after the conference was over when Bruce Hudson was also there, adding to the mix of friendship.
Last year we started working on a project together, sharing her photography tips, especially on hybrid videos for Photodex here on the SCU blog.
Even the pros fall victim to a good selfie now and then.
If there was a turning point where she and Jonny became "family," it was last year when, after a conference in Florida, she and Jonny finally accepted an invitation for the weekend at "Skip and Sheila's B&B."
A couple of years ago I made a new year's resolution to get more quality time with good friends and getting them here for the weekend was all under that umbrella. Well, this is where Jonny and I got our first quality time hanging out together too.
During that weekend I released a post featuring Molly the Wonder Dog in her own short 4K video, thanks to Suzette filming. And, just like they say you become a better tennis player when you play with somebody better than you, hanging out with Suzette and Jonny at the Saturday night drum circle on Nokomis Beach added another dimension to the friendship.
In the Panasonic booth at WPPI - coincidentally open to Jonny's double page spread.
Since then we've worked together on the LUMIX Ambassador Album - a stunning oversized album thanks to Marathon Press. Each double page spread features the work of another LUMIX Ambassador, and there are twenty-five in all.
And that brings me full circle and finally to my point this morning; great friendships are a testimonial to the individual investment of time we all need to make more of. Your network is essential, but it's the people in that most inner circle you're closest to where there needs to be a little more care and feeding involved. Life often gets in the way, but if you make a stronger effort to stay in touch, it's amazing how rich your life can become.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Sunday and one filled with time with those people most important in your life. It's those friends who have become family who give our lives more substance, meaning and plenty of smiles. Take those eleven-second therapeutic hugs whenever the opportunity is there and don't waste a minute today thinking about Monday morning - this is your day to kick back and chill!
PS The reason I sent a text to Suzette was to help another good buddy, Kevin Gilligan, who had a question about LUMIX cameras and 4K video. I consider Kevin a very good friend even though we have yet to meet face to face, but enjoy a friendship that's been built on a foundation of phone conversations, emails and his support of SCU with several terrific guest posts. We're an industry that revolves around each of our extraordinary friendships.
In Photography "You Can't Buff a Turd!"
I first heard the expression twenty years ago from a friend who was an outstanding outdoor photographer. Since then I've used it numerous times, usually in reference to photographers who spend too much time trying to fix a bad image. In fact, a few years back somebody sent me the link to a Mythbusters episode where they proved you could!
Every day I look at websites of professional photographers, and I'm shocked at how many artists compromise on the quality of the images they share.
A lack of consistency from one image to the next. For example, the same bride with varying flesh tones from one image to another.
Too many images - great galleries are about quality NOT quantity.
Irrelevant images: If you're a children's photographer don't mix in your landscape images with your core business. At the very least give them their own tab like "Personal Work" or if you're trying to become a landscape artist as well, a separate site might be more appropriate.
Limited subjects: I know some of you are just starting out, but recently I was on a senior photographer's site who had only photographed one subject, a female. There were twenty different images of her in different poses, clothes and black and white as well as color.
Bad exposures and composition: It's more of the same challenge - ONLY show your very best work.
Bad lighting: If it's a poorly lit image, then why show it at all? I'm not talking about exposures, but a lack of understanding of portrait lighting. And, there are so many great educators to learn from like Sue Bryce, Tony Corbell and Bobbi Lane, just to name a few.
Filter junkies and special effects: If it's a bad photograph, it's simply a bad photograph. Let it go and work on your skill set with a goal of clean images right out of the can! Then use manipulation to enhance your images, not build them from scratch.
Having galleries with great images is essential. You don't need a lot of images to show your skill set. And, if you don't have the skill set yet, then stop calling yourself a pro. Your galleries have got to look better than "Uncle Harry's." If they're not, you're building a weak foundation for the brand awareness you're working so hard to establish.
Sadly many of these artists do have the skill set and the passion for the craft, but early on they wanted to fill their galleries to the max. They never went back to update their galleries. They didn't take the time to do a "lifeboat drill" on their images and decide which ones get saved and which ones need to be trashed.
"Whatever it is your selling, don't set yourself up to have to apologize for anything!"
Think about how that applies to your business. Whether you're showing images to sell your photographic services or a house for that matter - don't compromise. Don't show people anything that would require an apology, excuse or an explanation as to why it's not their best choice.
If it's a lousy image, don't show it! Never show less than your very best work. Never compromise on quality. Only show "wow" images - images so good you'd just have to show one of them to get hired! Most important of all, be consistent in everything you deliver!
Two years ago, almost to the day, the first Bill Hurter Memorial Award was presented to Vicky Papas Vergara, a phenomenal artist from Australia. Over the last couple of years I've caught up to Vicky on Facebook a few times, and just recently Profoto released this video of her in action. She's a phenomenal artist, and Profoto captured a little of her creative process in this short video.
There's very little that tops being able to watch another artist work. I especially love Vicky's comment in the video about catchlight and the importance of the eyes. If it's true that the eyes are the gateway to the soul, then Vicky is the ultimate gatekeeper!
If you haven't checked out Profoto's Off-Camera Flash System, it's time to wander into one of their dealers. And, to see more of Vicky's stunning work, click on either image above to visit her website.
I started Fast Food Fridays after taking a scroll through the SCU archives. Seeing how much content has been generated on topics to help you build a stronger business over the last five years, it made sense to do something a little more concise.
Knowing how so many of you are artists who hate to focus on the operational side of your business, I decided to break your business down into small doses of fixable challenges. Well, here we are with the sixth installment, hitting another easy to fix component of your business.
While your website is about what you sell, and your blog is about what's in your heart, with many of you it's hard to tell the difference, especially when it comes to the logistics of your website. For example, why make it hard for people to contact you? If they love your work, then stop making them jump through hoops to get more information.
On the menu for today is your contact page. There's no such thing as giving people too much information when they're excited and want to reach you!
I'm not against contact pages, just the limits so many of you put on them! Think about the last time you wanted to contact any company and how good it felt when you could communicate with a live body. Knowing that, then why limit contact to just a template form? We live in a robotic-default-choice world when it comes to communication, and here's a chance to put yourself ahead of most of your competitors.
I completely understand if you don't want to put an address down if you work out of your home, but give people a phone number to call and an email address, if they'd like to write to you directly. Then, give them the third option of filling out an online response form.
If you're going to use a template form, then let's keep it short. Some of you have decided to sneak in a survey and ask for everything from "How did you hear about us?" to requests to fast for 12 hours before submitting a blood test! Yes, I'm exaggerating a little, but just use the contact form to make contact. Personally, I would keep the form as simple as possible and save more detailed questions once you talk with the client.
Years ago a good buddy of mine passed away unexpectedly, and a bunch of us took to the phones. One well-known professional photographer had moved, and we gave up trying to contact him before the funeral. There was no phone number on his site and no new address.
"I don't want people calling me! I haven't got time for phone calls!"
There's not one ounce of embellishment in this story. He really just wanted contact via email. For the rest of you though, how great would it be to have your website so fantastic that your phone rang non-stop? Give people a phone number and if you want to impress them even more, your cell number as well. Then give them your email address.
It's a straightforward lesson to remember and one that your grandmother probably taught you years ago - treat people the way you'd like to be treated. It's so easy to be accessible!
Missed any of the past "lunch" specials? They're a click away!
Tamron USA is back with the third educational installment in the One Location, One Lesson, One Lens series and I love the way they pack so many great tips into each episode and all in just three minutes. I'm also a big Ken Hubbard fan, because he always walks the talk, never compromising on the quality of his images or the information he shares online and in-person if you've been by Tamron USA's booth at any tradeshow.
This episode has him at the Golden Gate Bridge with tips at sunrise, sunset and late in the day. He's shooting with Tamron's ultra-telephoto high-power 18-400 mm lens. It's a pretty remarkable chunk of glass as Tamron year after year has set the standard for outstanding optics.
For more information about Tamron's 18-400 Di II VC HLD lens click on the thumbnail to the right. Tamron never slows down helping artists raise the bar on the quality of their images. They're also sharing a lot of great content on their YouTube channel!
Great Photographers and Business Owners Never "Settle"
Every morning at 7:30 am EST I tweet a quote that's relevant to business, life, creativity, marketing, etc. I was once told it's a great way to build Twitter followers, but after all these years the truth is, it's a great way to start my day. Reading relevant quotes first thing in the morning has become as important to my brain and heart as breakfast is to the rest of me. I just need something to feed my soul every morning and get me going.
I caught the quote above this morning, and it hit home. There are too many of you out there who have "settled." I'm not suggesting you're going down the wrong career path, only that you're spending too much time dealing with something that keeps you off-balance. You need to do a little fine-tuning.
Here's a better analogy. Everybody has worn a pair of new shoes that needed to be broken in. They hurt your feet, but after a few times wearing them, they got comfortable. Well, guess what - that's not what happens with your career choice. If something hurts, doesn't feel right or is creating more stress than positive vibes then you need to adjust.
Don't settle! Don't just accept that if you find a compromise position, you'll eventually get used to it and continue to grow. In fact, it's the complete opposite...it'll stunt your growth as an artist and business owner.
So, if you hate your gear, hit a rental house and take a few other products out for a test drive. If you're short on cash and need new equipment check out leasing options.
If you're working with somebody day-in-day-out and they grate on your nerves, sit down with them and talk it out.
If you hate the subject matter and specialty you've chosen for your core business, work on your skill set to what makes you happy and then make a change.
USE YOUR NETWORK! That inner circle of six to ten people you're closest to are there for a reason. Share your frustrations with a couple of them and ask for help. Stop holding all the stress of not being happy inside because it'll kill your spirit in the end.
Now and then I meet a photographer at a conference or online, and I'm amazed at the potential paralysis over making a mistake. The pure fear of worrying about so many aspects of their business from capture right through to marketing sends them into their own "No Fly Zone."
"Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles, they toughen and make them strong."
Scott Bourne wrote the following post a while back about making mistakes and as we leave the slow season, and business starts to pick up again, it's the perfect time to share it once more. While a couple of points have been updated by new technology and now auto-reset, it's still a great list to review and develop a habit of how you shut down after each shoot and make sure you're in good shape for the next one!
No matter how seasoned you are, the pressure of business, the economy and new technology all change the game, and suddenly you find yourself buried in mistakes you never used to make. Scott's put together a solid check-off list for cutting out one critical variable in your life, mistakes with your gear.
No matter how experienced, we all make mistakes. Sometimes we go out to shoot and nothing works. We've forgotten to reset the ISO from 3200 (shot the basketball game last night) to 200 (for the landscape shots at Mt. Rainier.) Or sometimes that odd custom white balance we set at the art museum gets saved and used for the next wedding. Oops.
Whatever the mistake, mistakes have a way of cascading. And it's easy to get frustrated to the point where you simply can't do anything right. When you reach this point it's time to give up and start over – "reset," as Joe McNally says.
15. Reset the focus point to the center.
20. Reset additional gear like tripods, light stands, etc.
After bringing everything back to default condition, you can take a deep breath, find your subject, and start building the next shot knowing you've done all you can to be ready.
Remember, we all make mistakes. Even the pros. It doesn't mean a thing. Fix it, reset, reshoot, repeat. You'll be fine.
"When you find yourself in a hole. Stop digging!"
I wanted to share these short videos about the Palm Springs Photo Festival for several reasons. First, there are a lot of conventions, conferences, and workshops in our industry. Some of them are great, others mediocre and a couple I've heard are terrible. Well, each one has their own personality and benefits for attending. Jeff Dunas has been a friend for a lot of years, long before he realized his dream of founding the Festival. Thanks to Jeff and his team, the Festival has grown to be one of the GREAT events each year, and needs to be on your radar to attend.
Second, watch the videos and pay attention to the way they explain the story. How would you tell your story? And, could you do it all in 2 1/2 minutes like the first one?
Last but not least, unlike other annual events in our industry, the Palm Springs Photo Festival is truly a festival. It's a celebration of imaging, education and networking. One of its unique characteristics is the energy and the pure joy in the air...all the time. This is about the passion for the craft from each instructor, speaker and attendee.
For more information and to register for the event, just click the banner at the top or either of the two Festival images.
"I like to think of it as a renaissance. Everybody inspires everybody else."
Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Review Program from JEFF DUNAS on Vimeo.
Photography: Time to Meet "Mirrorless Mark"
For the past several years I've been shooting exclusively with Panasonic's LUMIX cameras. Yes, they're SCU partners, but that has little to do with my love for the craft, yet everything to do with my love for mirrorless technology. Panasonic's tagline is "Changing Photography," and for me, nothing could be more accurate.
But it's not just LUMIX that's changed photography for me, but the friendships from working with the LUMIX Ambassadors and the staff. Recently at WPPI my buddy Mark Toal and I were in the Panasonic booth and talking about the fun of working on something together. Well, here we are, launching "Mirrorless Mark Mondays."
Mark's on the road all the time and never without a LUMIX camera. We've started this new series to share his thoughts and his images, starting with today's post. And, just to help you get to know him a little better check out his "Why?" episode from September 2016. And, you can check out more of Mark's images and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Who am I and why am I here are two questions that I ask myself every morning when I wake up.
My grandfather worked for George Eastman at Kodak for his entire career. I've been in the photo business since my first job out of high school selling cameras in a department store in Miami, Florida. After years in the photo processing industry and a short stint as a working photographer, I went to work for my current employer, Panasonic. I'm a technical support rep for LUMIX cameras and based in Portland, Oregon.
The intent of these blog posts is to show my love of photography that has only grown stronger over the years. I use only LUMIX cameras, but I'm not here as a representative of Panasonic. As a disclaimer, I have to say that the views in these blogs are my own and not Panasonic's. I appreciate Skip giving me this small corner of the internet to share my views. You can see my previous blog posts at MirrorlessPhotoTips.com .
Let's start with a new photo since this blog is hopefully more about taking photos than tech talk about cameras. I love small mirrorless cameras because they allow me to take a camera with me everywhere that I go. I came across this Airstream trailer on the street in downtown San Jose, CA.
My cameras are always set to Program, so I'm ready to shoot without thinking about the settings. I quickly changed the ISO to 2500 on my LUMIX GH5s. I was shooting with the Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18MM, F2.8-4.0 lens and snapped this photo on the way to dinner.
Photography and Our Ability to Stop Time and "Live Forever"
Losing Chuck Westfall this week has me pondering the meaning of life combined with the pride of what we do as an industry. We help people stop time, turning the intangible into tangible with moments they can hold in their hands for a lifetime!
Chuck's death got me thinking about some of the incredible people we've lost over the years, but not in a sad way but as a celebration of their lives and the legacy they left behind. Each one touched our lives, and their memories are captured in their images and the lessons they did their best to teach us. I'm not sure there is a deep meaning to life except to live it to the fullest; be kind to each other and cherish every moment we have with those people most special to us.
We all watched the news this past year and witnessed the world in crisis, from Mother Nature's wrath of hurricanes, floods, fires, mudslides, winter storms to flu epidemics to man-made disasters of school shootings, bombings and most recently a bridge collapse. In every crisis, lives were cut short without warning, and the grief of the survivors is deafening.
As an industry, we have a responsibility to those survivors frantically clinging to their memories of lost family and friends. Their videos and photographs whether in an album, a picture frame or even on their cell phone need to be preserved and always of the highest quality.
As professional photographers, just like doctors, you've taken an oath to never compromise on the quality of any image you control. You've made a commitment to be the eyes and the hearts of your clients when they're too busy to notice the world around them and most important of all to listen and understand their needs when you've been hired to capture those fleeting moments of their lives.
Every couple of years I share this video from an old Kodak commercial/project. It's off of YouTube, and the quality is terrible, yet it's the very best story ever made about photography. If you've never seen it, take the time to watch it and appreciate your role as an artist. And, if you have seen it, trust me and watch it again! It truly brings the value of photography into perspective. I've teared up every time I've watched it, because it does such an incredible job of reminding me of the importance of what we all share in our love for the craft.
The video is called "Live Forever," and that's exactly what we allow memories to do. That means we each have a responsibility, no matter what our role is in photography, to exceed expectations with every image we capture.
Wishing everybody a Sunday filled with memory-making moments and time with the people you love most. Stay focused on what's truly important in your life and stop wasting time on the small stuff. If you live your life to the very fullest, you'll never be looking back or "shoulding" on yourself. And as always, go for those eleven-second hugs - time is your most valuable commodity and spending time in a therapeutic long hug is one of the best ways to remind people how important they are in your life.
And to Chuck Westfall - We're going to miss you buddy, but your legacy of kindness and integrity are in good hands!


Come along and join us for a fun packed day inspired by the Greatest Showman. there will be singing, dancing, circus skills and face painting . Suitable for all ages from 6 to 16 years. Children will work in small groups with children of their own age.
This is a great opportunity for the children to be creative and have fun with friends.
During the day the children will sing some of the songs from the film and learn dance routines to others. They will also learn some simple circus skills as well as taking part in a face painting workshop.
This wonderful creative day will take place on Sunday 24th June between 10.00 and 4.00pm. There will be a small presentation to parents at 3.30pm.
Spaces are limited so dont miss out!


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We are happy to assist you with your medical record needs. At Bond Clinic , we have an Electronic Medical Records (or EMR) system that was implemented in late 2007.
To obtain copies of your medical records, you may contact Bond Clinic Medical Records at 863-293-1191, extension 3256, by fax at 863-299-0331, or you can to download the Release of Protected Health Information Authorization form. Please print and fill out completely and then fax to 863-299-0331.
If you are requesting copies of records to be sent directly to another physician, there is no charge. However, there is a nominal charge (set by Florida Statute) for copies of medical records in all other circumstances, including patients requesting medical records due to the resignation of their physician.
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Michael Gladden is a southern gentleman originally from South Carolina. His love for TV and movies as a kid created his passion for wanting to be an actor. As an adult the acting door opened when he was selected to play in several stage plays in his church. This started Michael to begin taking acting classes to perfect his craft. The creative process of bringing a character to life is what keeps him motivated to keep pushing limits.
To date he has 8 years of an impressive resume to include roles in NBC's new hit show Good Girls, ATL's Homicide (post-production), Bad Blood:The Movie (Amazon, Walmart) and recurring role on ID's hit show Homicide Hunter.
Finding Grace (2018)
Film (Drama) Actor Alaska Rose has had a difficult few years since her mom left the family four years prior; acting out, rebelling against her single dad, Conner, getting into trouble in school and worse. But when she turns eighteen, Alaska finds herself in front of a judge in adult court for some of the same out-of-control behavior. In lieu of a jail sentence, Alaska is ordered to do community service in an assisted living facility where she is assigned to Mrs. Foster, an elderly resident who is unapproachable at best and hostile at her worst. Will Mrs. Foster be Alaska's undoing or will she simply be another obstacle on the road to the headstrong girl's freedom? As Alaska tries to minimally fulfill her court obligation and dodge actual jail time, she deals with peer pressure, static from her family, outside influences and demons from her past. Can she navigate the tumult and re-discover a relationship with God and her family or will she remain caught in the cycle of bad choices and lose what little of...
ATL Homicide (2018)
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Spirit (2018)
Film (Horror and Thriller) Actor A young woman receives a disturbing phone call one night explaining that for the next 20 years she is not allowed to leave her bedroom at night or she will die.
Good Girls (2018)
Television (Drama) Actor Three suburban mothers suddenly find themselves in desperate circumstances and decide to stop playing it safe and risk everything to take their power back.
The Rescue (2017)
Television (Action and Drama) Actor The Rescue is an American action-drama series that focuses on the members of a fictitious top-secret military Unit consisting of members from all branches of Special Operations. Fed up with crime overrunning their Country, Cole Wilder and Adelaide Stone form a Government-sanctioned Unit within the CIA's Special Activities Division (SAD), called "The Rescue". Written by Tyler J. Shaw (II)
Vengeance: A Love Story (2017)
Film (Action, Crime and Thriller) Actor Walking home with her 12-year-old daughter after midnight on the Fourth of July, Teena crosses paths with some local losers to be brutally gang raped with her daughter Bethie watching. Bethie is able to identify the rapists, but when the rapists hire a hot shot attorney who attacks Teena's character, Dromoor, a local police officer who was first on the scene when police were called, starts to take matters into his own hands. Written by Rik van Oijen
Pain Killers (2017)
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Atlanta Takedown (2017)
Film (Short and Action) Actor Atlanta Takedown is the story of a couple working for a secret agency that takes down a terrorist cell leader and is now on the run from retaliation and simultaneously trying to stop a terrorist attack on the city.
Swamp Murders (2017)
Television (Crime) Actor Moss-covered trees, dead-end trails, creaky docks and mangrove forests are the ominous backdrops for the murkiest of mysteries.
D.A.T Life Decisions After Temptation 3 (2017)
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Flags on the Field (2017)
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4 Hours (2016)
Film (Short and Action) Actor An accountant who was also a computer hacker ciphering millions of dollars from multiple bank accounts and sending to a crime cell.. After making money for himself and his best friends friends he wants to settle down with his pregnant fiance but his best friends turns on him and gets kidnapped with 4 hours left before he is killed.
Demented Love (2016)
Film (Drama) Actor Nadine lived in turmoil for years in an abusive relationship, until a chance meeting with a stranger looked promising and the sins of the father have her fighting to save her life. Hoping to start over in a new city, her past seems to have not faded away as she hopes. Now she must confront her past in order to save her life. Written by Bobby M Peoples
Horror Hotel the Movie (2016)
Film (Comedy, Horror and Sci-Fi) Actor "Aliens Stole My Boyfriend" - Two cute alien chicks crash land their space buggy in the parking lot of the motor court looking for Earth boyfriends. "Coma Girl" - A macabre maintenance man falls in love with a comatose patient at the convalescent home where he works much to the dismay of her faithful husband. "Brain Robbers In Love" - A powerful older woman steals the body of a young woman using a top-secret brain-swapping devise stolen from a government vault. "The Problem With Clones" - A skip-tracer must search through a family of clones to find the sister who murdered her look alike. "Four-Eyes" - A paraplegic hit man is encouraged to pursue his gruesome talent by a man who wants to murder his ex-wife. "Life After Men" - In the near future, males are virtually extinct from disease and are tracked down my man hunters working for the new government. Written by Debbie Hess
Snapped: Killer Couples (2016)
Television (Documentary) Actor Features couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Through recreations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into the stories behind the couples' romance, how their relationship evolved once love turned into manipulation and what ultimately drove them to commit the crime. Written by Oxygen
Fatal Attraction (2013 - 2016)
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Bad Blood: The Movie (2016)
Film (Fantasy, Horror and Sci-Fi) Actor A classic werewolf flick with an amphibious twist; it's a race against time to find the antidote.
Taboo-The Unthinkable Act (2016)
Film (Drama) Actor In the wake of a tragic emotional event, Angie Dobson is lead to do the unthinkable. She suffers from a history of sexual abuse. Instead of suppressing her feelings, she over indulges to satisfy her appetite for an unhealthy infatuation for her brother. These family secrets have been swept under the rug for years. Will this family be able to bounce back? Or will this family be torn apart from the
Film (Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller) Actor In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops are blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. Written by Open Road Films
Good Girl (2016)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Ashley (Alexis Harris) a successful project manager for a reputable marketing firm says yes to her boyfriend Derrick's (Marly St. Cloud) impromptu proposal unaware that their relationship is built upon love, lust, and lies. Written by Danielle Tuwano
Four Eyes (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor A paraplegic hit-man is encouraged to pursue his gruesome talent by a man who wants to murder his ex-wife.
Emily (2015)
Film (Short and Horror) Actor Emily's a sweet innocent little girl living in the suburbs who likes to read and play like other kids. She encounters a man who happens to be a serial killer; the bogeyman. With this confrontation, the bogeyman meets his match with Emily. She's not as innocent as she appears. Written by Jeanine Chait
Atlanta Heat 2 (2014)
Film (Action, Crime and Drama) Actor This action packed sequel to the original "Atlanta HEAT" 2012 embarks on Detective Sadie Parks (Jarneen Brown) and the team of undercover detectives efforts to get the drugs off the streets of Atlanta. Sadie has engaged in both sides of the fence and has such compromised the team. Her Chief (Jeanine Chait) must create a diversion from internal affairs. A must see action drama packed with HEAT! Written by Jeanine Chait
Enlisted (2014)
Television (Comedy) Actor Centers on Sgt. Pete Hill who, after a stint in Afghanistan, is stationed at a small military base in Florida to tackle the toughest job of them all leading his dysfunctional brothers' squad.
Container Wars (2014)
Television Actor Unlike any other auction show of its kind, "Container Wars", takes auctions to an all-new level with big money, high stakes, and giant egos. Taking place at commercial shipping ports, the series centers on a group of experts from various backgrounds who spend tens of thousands to compete for the contents of high dollar shipping containers from around the world. With only minutes to assess the containers and decide whether to bid, the pressure mounts as they walk away with big wins or go home empty handed.
Supreme Justice with Judge Karen (2013)
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones (2013)
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IMagine (2013)
Film (Horror, Mystery and Thriller) Actor IMagine is a cavernous psychological erotic murder mystery with twists and spins that will force you to question your own imagination. Dr. Rachel Tuesday is an prominent well respected psychiatrist in the small town of Uncanny Pennsylvania. She has a loving husband Donald Tuesday alongside a wonderful marriage. However, when Dr. Tuesday discovers her patient, Carol's madness is beyond her expertise she recommends Carol for further clinical help with a local mental hospital and drops Carol as her patient. In the event to protect Carol's bond with Dr. Tuesday she spirals out of control in a demented conquest to consume Dr. Tuesday's life and her marriage. The only weapon Dr. Tuesday can not combat is the weapon of Carol's mind which resurrect a dark past that threatens Dr. Tuesday and her Husband. As the mayhem unfolds the only thing that we can count on to separate truth from fantasy is our own imagination. We soon realize that nothing is safe including our own imagination. Who could ... Written by Ciara Jones
Larry and Marvin (2012)
Film (Short and Comedy) Actor Larry finds out he has an imperative meeting that concerns his job when he meets an old high school bully Marvin who is there for an interview.
Never Stop (2012)
Television (Drama) Actor Never Stop Web Series highlights the struggles that Christians face in everyday life while on their walk with God. Through prayer and faith they overcome drug addiction, betrayal and infidelity recognizing that God was always there in the midst of it all. Written by Kimberly DeWitt
Vargas: Death Commeth (2012)
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Love Atlanta Style (2012)
Television (Drama) Actor Love, Atlanta Style takes place in the graceful city of Atlanta. It follows the lives of four intricate and particularly distinct women as they work through domestic struggles and family life. During their setbacks, they face secrets, unlawful acts and dubious concealed mysteries of their own. Yet, they continue to display a seemingly beautiful and so-called perfect life. Written by Anonymous
Uncanny (2012)
Film (Thriller) Actor Uncanny is a three part thriller with strong Christian undertones. The actors Andre Congo, Jay Allen, Courtney Nichole Michael Howard, David Phillips, Renee' Warren-Peoples, Tarjatta Rose, Michael Gladden, Icis Ajee' and Jeannie Chait stars as citizens of a fictional strange town called Uncanny, located in a small rural part of Pennsylvania. This mysterious town takes it's residents through turmoil and chaos while many more try to find themselves home to reality. The three stories are as follows: A story of rage becoming strange bedfellows for a unsuspecting angry wife. After the fight with her husband she falls asleep and she finds out that her husband next to her is actually something turned to her worst nightmare. A newly engaged wife meets a visitor who cheated his destiny and now wants to cheat her destiny. And the last story is about a wife and her hatred towards her husband's battle with infidelity. Through uncanny change of events the wife is trapped into a whirlwind of mayhem... Written by Darris Jones
Chronicles of Passion (2011)
Television (Drama) Actor Tragic love stories based on everyday life scenarios.
Kin of You (2008)
Film (Short and Drama) Editor When David returns home to the Jersey shore after the death of his ex-wife, he is confronted with his estranged son Scott. With unanswered questions, they spend the weekend together, determining if the bond of father and son is foundation enough to start anew. Written by Sean Devaney
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Acacia empelioclada is a shrub of the genus Acacia and the subgenus Pulchellae that is endemic to an area along the south coast of south western Australia.

Description
The spindly erect shrub typically grows to a height of  with ribbed, long soft haired, black to grey coloured branchlets. It has one to three pairs of pinnae that are  in length except for the proximal pinnae of multijugate leaves with a length of . There are three to ten pairs of pinnules except for the proximal pinnae of multijugate leaves that have two to four pairs. The flat, green and glabrous pinnules have a narrowly oblong shape and are  in length and  wide. It blooms from July to October and produces yellow-cream flowers. The simple inflorescences occur in groups of one to two in the axils and have spherical flower-heads containing 25 to 43 cream to pale yellow coloured flowers. The seed pods that form after flowering have a length of  and a width of  with a single nerve  with transversely arranged seeds inside.

Taxonomy
It belongs to the Acacia browniana group of wattles but resemble both Acacia leioderma and Acacia lateriticola.

Distribution
It is native to an area along the south coast in the Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern regions of Western Australia where it is commonly situated in moist areas, on low rises and rocky hillsides growing in gravelly sandy soils over and around areas of laterite. The range of the plant extends from around Cape Riche in the west to the Fitzgerald River National Park as a part of mallee heath or mixed scrub communities.

See also
 List of Acacia species

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empelioclada
Endemic flora of Southwest Australia
Acacias of Western Australia
Taxa named by Bruce Maslin
Plants described in 1975

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One of Beijing's must-see attractions, the Summer Palace is a lavish imperial playground whose grounds are large enough to have an almost rural feel. Once the private haunt of the notorious Empress Cixi, it functions today as a lovely public park, two-thirds of which is taken up by Kunming Lake. During the hottest months of the year, the imperial court would decamp to this perfect location, the site surrounded by hills, cooled by the lake and sheltered by judicious use of garden landscaping.
The palace buildings, many connected by a suitably majestic gallery, are built on and around Wanshou Shan (Longevity Hill), north of the lake and west of the main gate. Many of these edifices are intimately linked with Cixi – anecdotes about whom are the stock output of the numerous tour guides – but to enjoy the site, you need know very little of its history: like Beihai, the park, its lake and pavilions form a startling visual array, akin to a traditional Chinese landscape painting brought to life.


Traditional installation gifts for Pastor like a bible with a handmade cover or a wooden plaque featuring the church seal are tired. The impressive plaque creates a real statement and will be immensely valued by their recipients. A clear optical crystal cube seamlessly interposes two onyx dark blue rectangles, allowing for a variety of different decoration techniques to be combined. They are the ideal canvas for creating stunning gift that are guaranteed to take pride of place. All of the glass and crystal items are handmade by the most experienced crafters using the best quality materials available.
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Yankees shortstop options dwindling after Rangers dealt injury blow
By the time the lockout officially ends, the New York Yankees won't have many options at shortstop to consider. Currently, the best options on the market remain Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, and Andrelton Simmons. All three present vastly different players, but overspending on Correa and Story may not be preferable for general manager Brian Cashman.
Correa is looking for a 10-year contract, and Story would have to be overpaid on a stopgap deal over two or three seasons max. In that case, Simmons may present the best alternative, but his lack of offensive production is a big turn-off for a Yankee team that heavily relies on home run hitters.
In recent months, one name that has bubbled to the surface is Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who currently features with the Texas Rangers at both third base and shortstop. Last season, he hit .271 with eight homers and 53 RBIs, recording a 13.3% strikeout rate. With 136 singles, 25 doubles, and three triples, Kiner-Falefa presents solid contact hitting, which is a desperate need for the Bombers.
However, there's a good chance that he is completely off the board after Texas Rangers infielder Josh Jung suffered an injury weight lifting.
According to NBC Sports, Rangers' third baseman Josh Jung suffered an injury weight lifting, which could force Isiah Kiner-Falefa into a more prominent role:
Jung suffered a left shoulder injury while lifting weights at the team's spring training facility earlier this month. He was examined by team physician Dr. Keith Meister last week and diagnosed with a labral strain.
With Jung out of commission for a while, Isiah Kiner-Falefa would appear to have a clear path to the Rangers' third base job.
Kiner-Falefa would've presented a far less lucrative trade scenario compared to Matt Chapman. His solid production at the plate and great defense make him a perfect prospect for the Yankees in the short term, but now their options continue to dwindle, making the decision to pass on players before the lockout a bad one.
Even with Texas landing Corey Seager and Marcus Semian, they still have a big need at third base, and luckily they have the support to fill it without skipping a beat. Theoretically, the Yankees could part ways with Gio Urshela in a trade for Kiner-Falefa, but it is unlikely.


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Tyler James Hilton (22 november 1983) is een Amerikaanse zanger en acteur. Hij is vooral bekend door de televisieserie One Tree Hill, waarin hij de rol van Chris Keller vertolkte, en de film Walk the Line, waarin hij Elvis Presley speelde. Hilton begon zijn muzikale carrière in 2000.

Zijn muzikale talent werd op 16-jarige leeftijd opgemerkt toen hij live en via de telefoon zong voor een lokale radiozender. Zijn grote doorbraak kwam er met de serie One Tree Hill. In deze serie kreeg hij de kans zijn eigen muziek te spelen en dat betekende zijn doorbraak.

In 2018 speelt Hilton mee in de televisiefilm The Christmas Contract waar hij zich zelf speelt.

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| 2018 || The Christmas Contract || Tyler Hilton || Televisiefilm
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| 2004-2012 || One Tree Hill || Chris Keller ||
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| 2005 || Walk the Line || Elvis Presley ||
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| 2007 || Charlie Bartlett || Murphy Bivens ||
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| 2009 || Teardrops on my guitar (video Taylor Swift) || Drew ||
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Discografie
2001: Tyler Hilton
2004: The Tracks of Tyler Hilton

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Q: ubuntu 16.04 cloud formation template I am trying to setup a cloud formation template to deploy ubuntu 16.04. The template deploys fine and I can SSH to the server., but the extra packages I defined, like apache and php modules will not install. I can't seem to figure out why that is? I looked at several code sniplets online, but can't seem to get it to work properly. Can some one tell me what I am doing wrong here?
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        "Type": "AWS::EC2::SecurityGroup",
        "Properties": {
            "VpcId": {"Ref": "VPC"},
            "GroupDescription": "Allow SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS access",
            "SecurityGroupIngress": [
                {
                    "IpProtocol": "tcp",
                    "FromPort": "22",
                    "ToPort": "22",
                    "CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0"
                },
                {
                    "IpProtocol": "tcp",
                    "FromPort": "80",
                    "ToPort": "80",
                    "CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0"
                },
                {
                    "IpProtocol": "tcp",
                    "FromPort": "443",
                    "ToPort": "443",
                    "CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0"
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "StageInstance": {
        "Type" : "AWS::EC2::Instance",
        "Metadata": {
            "AWS::CloudFormation::Init": {
            "config": {
                "packages": {
                    "apt": {
                    "awscli": [ ],
                    "apache2": [ ],
                    "php7.0": [ ],
                    "libapache2-mod-php7.0": [ ],
                    "php7.0-cli": [ ],
                    "php7.0-common": [ ],
                    "php7.0-mbstring": [ ],
                    "php7.0-gd": [ ],
                    "php7.0-intl": [ ],
                    "php7.0-xml": [ ],
                    "php7.0-mysql": [ ],
                    "php7.0-mcrypt": [ ],
                    "php7.0-zip": [ ]
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
        "Properties": {
            "BlockDeviceMappings" : [{
                "DeviceName" : "/dev/sda1",
                "Ebs" : {"VolumeSize" : {"Ref" : "EBSVolumeSize"}}
            }],
            "SecurityGroupIds": [{"Ref": "StageSecurityGroup"}],
            "KeyName": {"Ref": "KeyName" },
            "ImageId": {"Ref": "AMI"},
            "SubnetId": {"Ref": "Subnet"},
            "InstanceType": {"Ref": "InstanceType"},
            "Tags": [
                {"Key" : "Name", "Value" : "Ldn_Svr_Stage_Web"}
            ],
             "UserData": {
     "Fn::Base64": {
       "Fn::Join": [
         "",
         [
           "#!/bin/bash -x\n",
           "apt-get update\n",
           "apt-get install -y python-pip\n",
           "pip install https://s3.amazonaws.com/cloudformation-examples/aws-cfn-bootstrap-latest.tar.gz\n",
           "cfn-init -v –resource StageInstance",
           " –stack ",
           {
             "Ref": "AWS::StackName"
           },
           " –region ",
           {
             "Ref": "AWS::Region"
           },
           "\n",
           "cfn-signal -e $? –resource StageInstance",
           " –stack ",
           {
             "Ref": "AWS::StackName"
           },
           " –region ",
           {
             "Ref": "AWS::Region"
           },
           "\n"
         ]
       ]
     }
   }
 }
  }
 }
}

A: Here is the working code for a simple example....
{
    "Description": "stack descripton.....",
    "Parameters": {
        "AMI": {
            "Default": "ami-996372fd",
            "Description": "The Amazon Ubuntu AMI",
            "Type": "String"
        },
        "EBSVolumeSize": {
            "Default": "20",
            "Description": "The size of the EBS volume",
            "Type": "String"
        },
        "InstanceName": {
            "Default": "My instance name",
            "Description": "EC2 Instance Name",
            "Type": "String"
        },
        "InstanceType": {
            "AllowedValues": [
                "t2.micro",
                "t2.small",
                "t2.medium",
                "t2.large",
                "c4.large",
                "c4.xlarge",
                "c4.2xlarge",
                "c4.4xlarge",
                "c4.8xlarge"
            ],
            "ConstraintDescription": "must be a valid EC2 instance type",
            "Default": "t2.micro",
            "Description": "EC2 instance type",
            "Type": "String"
        },
        "KeyName": {
            "ConstraintDescription": "Must be the name of an existing EC2 KeyPair.",
            "Description": "Name of an existing EC2 KeyPair to enable SSH access to NAT instances.",
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::KeyPair::KeyName"
        },
        "Subnet": {
            "ConstraintDescription": "Must be a valid Subnet.",
            "Description": "The subnet to place the instance in...",
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::Subnet::Id"
        },
        "VPC": {
            "ConstraintDescription": "Must be a valid VPC.",
            "Description": "The VPC to deploy to...",
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::VPC::Id"
        }
    },
    "Resources": {
        "Instance": {
            "Metadata": {
                "AWS::CloudFormation::Init": {
                    "config": {
                        "packages": {
                            "apt": {
                                "awscli": [],
                                "ruby": [],
                                "unzip": []
                            }
                        },
                        "files": {
                        "/tmp/sample.conf": {
                            "content": {
                                "Fn::Join": [
                                    "",
                                    [
                                        "write a sample file to OS and give permissions....   \n"
                                    ]
                                ]
                            },
                            "mode": "000644",
                            "owner": "root",
                            "group": "root"
                          }

                        },
                        "commands": {
                            "01update_pkgs": {
                                "command": "apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y"
                            },
                            "02next_command": {
                                "command": "echo the numbering here has to be in order... 01, 02, 03 and so on... last item is not comma'd"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            },
            "Properties": {
                "BlockDeviceMappings": [
                    {
                        "DeviceName": "/dev/sda1",
                        "Ebs": {
                            "VolumeSize": {
                                "Ref": "EBSVolumeSize"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                ],
                "ImageId": {
                    "Ref": "AMI"
                },
                "InstanceType": {
                    "Ref": "InstanceType"
                },
                "KeyName": {
                    "Ref": "KeyName"
                },
                "SecurityGroupIds": [
                    {
                        "Ref": "SecurityGroup"
                    }
                ],
                "SubnetId": {
                    "Ref": "Subnet"
                },
                "Tags": [
                    {
                        "Key": "Name",
                        "Value": {
                            "Ref": "InstanceName"
                        }
                    }
                ],
                "UserData": {
                    "Fn::Base64": {
                        "Fn::Join": [
                            "",
                            [
                                "#!/bin/bash -xe\n",
                                "apt-get install -y python-setuptools\n",
                                "mkdir -p /opt/aws/bin\n",
                                "wget https://s3.amazonaws.com/cloudformation-examples/aws-cfn-bootstrap-latest.tar.gz\n",
                                "easy_install --script-dir /opt/aws/bin aws-cfn-bootstrap-latest.tar.gz\n",
                                " apt-get update\n",
                                "/opt/aws/bin/cfn-init --region ",
                                {
                                    "Ref": "AWS::Region"
                                },
                                " -s ",
                                {
                                    "Ref": "AWS::StackName"
                                },
                                " -r Instance\n"
                            ]
                        ]
                    }
                }
            },
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::Instance"
            },
        "EIPAddress": {
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::EIP"
        },
        "IPAssoc": {
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::EIPAssociation",
            "Properties": {
                "InstanceId": {
                    "Ref": "Instance"
                },
                "EIP": {
                    "Ref": "EIPAddress"
                }
            }
        },
        "SecurityGroup": {
            "Properties": {
                "GroupDescription": "Allow SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS access",
                "SecurityGroupIngress": [
                    {
                        "CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0",
                        "FromPort": "22",
                        "IpProtocol": "tcp",
                        "ToPort": "22"
                    },
                    {
                        "CidrIp": "0.0.0.0/0",
                        "FromPort": "443",
                        "IpProtocol": "tcp",
                        "ToPort": "443"
                    }
                ],
                "VpcId": {
                    "Ref": "VPC"
                }
            },
            "Type": "AWS::EC2::SecurityGroup"
        }
    }
}

A: Create a apache.json file :
  {
    "Resources" :
    {
    "WebServer":{
      "Type": "AWS::EC2::Instance",
         "Properties":{
         "ImageId" : "ami-9a7724c8",
         "KeyName" : "demo",
         "InstanceType":"t1.micro",
         "SecurityGroups" : [ "demo" ],
         "UserData" : {"Fn::Base64" : {"Fn::Join" : ["", [
           "#!/bin/bash\n",
           "# Launching Instance",
           "apt-get -y install apache2 \n",
           "apt-get -y install php php5-mysql \n"
            ] ] } }
        }
    }
 },
 "Outputs":{
    "WebsiteURL" : {
      "Value" : { "Fn::Join" : ["", ["http://", { "Fn::GetAtt" : [
"WebServer", "PublicDnsName" ]}]] },
        "Description" : "URL for newly created  apache server "
    }
 }
}

Then create a cloud formation stack using this json file.
Kindly validate the json file before saving it.
Hope it will help !

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Hell Hath No Fury... Angie Bowie Slams' David Bowie Album As "Boring"
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You know the saying… 'hell hath no fury like an ex-wife that maybe wasn't as happy with the open relationship you had, as she once let on…' Well, it's something like that, anyway. David Bowie might be getting heaped with praise from all corners of the press, for his unexpected comeback album The Next Day, but there's one person who has been pretty vocal about her dislike of his latest creative efforts.
Angie Bowie, who was married to David between 1970 and 1980 and had a child, Zowie Bowie (also known as film director Duncan Jones), with him, has slammed the album as "boring." She told The Sun "I listened to the first single (Where Are We Now?) and it was just awful, just diabolical. The second one was worse than that. This is supposed to be the greatest comeback of the century? It's boring. I think every release since the first eight albums has been rubbish." Of course, Angie may be smarting because the woman in the video for 'Where Are We Now?' is thought by many to be based on her. The character is played by Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton, in the video. "I watched 30 seconds and couldn't cope with any more. The subject matter is too retrospective. I am pleased he got out of his house in New York and recorded an album. But why has he been sitting in his house for ten years anyway?" came the bitter response.
David Bowie... his ex isn't fond of his new work
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