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Notes from SmugMug Training

Written on January 15, 2010 Posted in JarvieU Event


A recap of the SmugMug training done by me for JarvieU

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  1. Andy posted the following on January 15, 2010 at 11:01 am.

    It was fun getting real time tweets from your session!
    - Andy

I’m going back to school!??!??

Written on January 7, 2010 Posted in JarvieU


Words I never thought I would be saying: “I’m going back to school next week” … JarvieU photography School

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Using pictures from the last wedding shoot, I answer two questions. Why do I have a photo-blog? and Why are pre-wedding pictures (formals) so great.

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  1. sloanie posted the following on November 16, 2009 at 6:52 pm.

    Great post. Though it can be fun to document the wedding, these formals are really awesome. (And thank you for not calling them groomals, haha. Such a weird sounding name).

    Great images, I’ve no doubt your clients are thrilled with what you produce. I feel like I do see some of that improvement you talk about making, and I haven’t been following you for terribly long. And it looks like you’re branching out a bit with your processing (either that or you’re just showing more of the stylized ones than usual). Either way– great stuff!

2 Classes and a Workshop

Written on October 24, 2009 Posted in Events


A 2 day weekend workshop and 2 Lightroom classes all in the same powerful and informative week.

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  1. Melissa Kelsey posted the following on October 25, 2009 at 9:20 am.

    Would have loved to come to the intermediate class, but can’t make it that night. Perhaps another intermediate or advanced class in the future? :) Your passion for helping others at an affordable price is admirable.



Bridal and couple shots taken at a fancy french restaurant La Caille in Sandy Utah in the cotton wood heights area.

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  1. Suzanne posted the following on April 20, 2009 at 10:39 am.

    WOW Scott! These are great – the colors are beautiful. I love the one of the bride at the gate and the one of them on the bridge. They are all awesome though.

  2. Alan posted the following on April 20, 2009 at 11:51 am.

    Great shots! I love La Caille, I used live very close and pass by every day.

    Do they charge you to shoot photos there?

  3. Kaitlyn Janis posted the following on July 25, 2009 at 3:35 pm.

    These shots are so elegant. I love the location and the colors.

  4. Kimbrey posted the following on August 3, 2009 at 1:09 pm.

    I love that shot with her standing by those rustic doors- very very beautiful!

  5. Tara Winsor posted the following on August 4, 2009 at 11:25 pm.

    I have never had the chance to shoot there, and it looks AMAZING. I too love the one with her in front of the doors. Stunning.

Antique Store Engagements

Written on April 7, 2009 Posted in Engagement Pictures


Engagements taken of Jessica and Adam in an antique store in Utah

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  1. Jess posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 8:38 pm.

    Nice locale! Any chance they had some cool couches for sale at said antique store? I’m on the lookout for one…

  2. Kaitlyn Janis posted the following on July 25, 2009 at 3:37 pm.

    Where was this antique store? I’ve been dying to know.

  3. scott posted the following on July 25, 2009 at 11:51 pm.

    It’s in Orem.
    I can’t remember the name anymore.
    It’s on state street.

    With any place like this… the best strategy is to get on the owners good side and make sure to not burn bridges so the owners don’t have bad experiences with photographers so… they are more open to future photographers.

  4. Kimbrey posted the following on August 4, 2009 at 2:27 pm.

    What a cute couple- and such a fun spot for pictures. Love the variety. JaG



UPDATE: Tuesday’s class was a success… in my humble opinion. Great write up found here

I’m busy and stuff… so I’ve just decided if you haven’t signed up for thursday yet… JUST COME.
Leave the nice tables for those who’ve already signed up. But there will be chairs and stuff.

Also please send an email to lightroom@jarviedigital.com to list things you want me to cover in intermediate class.
I’ll try to cover them all. 

 

Intro/Beginning Class

(Those wanting the intro and the basic rundown of Lightroom)

Tuesday 14th April
7pm-9:30pm 

Intermediate Class

(Those who have used it for projects &/or gone to a previous long workshops.
We’ll be learning some tips and tricks, guest presentations and a more extensive Q&A for me and other Advanced Lightroom users) 

Thursday 16th April
7pm-9:30pm 

Advanced Class

There is no workshop or class
But we will be a monthly meetup.
Lightroom Advanced User Group Meetups – “Jarvie’s fellow Lightroom Geeks”

You must have a good deal of lightroom experience
If you want to be involved or help organize these meetups email lightroom@jarviedigital.com and specify your interest 

There is a cool special format for these meetups.

Location:
East Bay Studios
85 Eastbay Blvd
Provo, UT 84606 

How to registerFollow directions exactly

Send email to lightroom@jarviedigital.com – Or leave a comment on this blog post
Write out the following items 1,2,3,4

Email Title: “April Workshop” 

  1. Name
  2. Which class you’ll be attending (1 class only, you pick)
  3. If you want to be on the waiting list for the other class. (The one you didn’t pick.)
  4. Whether you expect to want to go in for Pizza &/or Rootbeer Floats
    5. Notes/Comments – Anything you want me to cover, thoughts, inspirations, resources, ideas! Everything else I can skim through for kicks. Or questions.

Extra: If you’ll be bringing anyone else please supply their information as well – including email 

Example:
Title: “April Workshop”
1. Scott Jarvie
2. Tuesday Class (beginning)
3. Yes (for waiting list on thursday/intermediate class)
4. Yes, Pizza (Yum Yum)
5. My question and ideas: Are you going to give away all your presets?  Have people there to talk about their experiences, share their workflow.

 

80 person Limit

… so RSVP soon. (Specially since it’s only 1 week away)

Questions?

If there are further questions please try to use lightroom@jarviedigital.com – or twitter @jarvie
I will try to refrain from doing much chatting on facebook or gmail chat about the subject to help save me some time to get pictures edited to free up time to do these workshops. 

FAQ

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  1. Julian Gomez posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 7:36 pm.

    Julian Gomez
    Thursday Class
    No
    Yes, Pizza/Floats/Lobster

  2. Boni Loving posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 7:40 pm.

    I hope you are going to have more classes. I am not able to make either one of these!!!

  3. Jeremy posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 7:58 pm.

    I am definitely there!

    Jeremy Bechthold
    Basic workshop on Tuesday
    Yes Please put me on the wait list for Thursday’s class.
    Yes… I will go in on Pizza and floats
    Workflow, Workflow, Workflow!

    Thanks Scott!

  4. Andrea posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 8:01 pm.

    1. Andrea Carter
    2. Thursday the 16th class-So excited!!!
    3. -
    4. Heck ya pizza and rootbeer floats!
    5. I want to know everything you know…haha JK. OK- I want to know everything Steph and Suzanne know :) I would like to create a quicker workflow for myself so any tips in that area would be great. I would like to know more about sharpening in lightroom….people tell me lightroom is no good for that??

  5. Kjirstin posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 8:54 pm.

    Yes, I’ll come, and try to have $6 for pizza & floats plus $5 more to pay Dougie back, since he ended up buying all the gas for our Eureka trip.

    It looks like I’m not an ignoramus after all; the writer on my Mac doesn’t work. Perhaps I CAN be taught Lightroom!

  6. Kyla Stevens posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 9:13 pm.

    1. Kyla Stevens
    2. Thursday the 16th
    3. No thanks
    4. Yes, yes, yay.
    5. I’m with Andrea: I also want to know everything Steph and Suzanne know. Maybe she should be your guest speaker lol
    6. You are awesome for offering these classes :)

  7. John Sturr posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 9:33 pm.

    John Sturr
    Tuesday 14th April 7pm-9:30pm
    Pizza — yes.

  8. Elizabeth Macias posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 9:36 pm.

    April Workshop

    1. Elizabeth Macias
    2. April 14th – very grateful to be able to participate!!
    3. Not ready for next level yet
    4. Yes pizza, yes floats, yes donation to East Bay/VIP Studios
    5. All the basics…what do we need to bring with us…laptop? camera?

    Many thanks!

  9. mickelle posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 10:01 pm.

    1. Mickelle
    2. Thursday, intermediate
    3. Love more info on advanced meetings as they get organized.
    4. Count me in for rb floats!
    5. sharpening, making better use of the “other” modules, especially slideshow and web

  10. Tabitha posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 10:07 pm.

    I hope that you will do the classes again, I am unable to attend either days

  11. Tamra Hinman posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 11:04 pm.

    Can I do both? I’m a quick learner. :) I’ve done some with Lightroom but never any “formal” training so I may be missing some of the basics.

    1. Tamra Hinman
    2. Tuesday the 14th class
    3. Yes please put me on the waiting list for the Thursday class
    4. Here’s another “heck ya” for the Pizza &/or Rootbeer Floats
    5. I’m up for anything!

  12. Kjirstin posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 11:16 pm.

    I forgot to say I need the basic workshop…I’ll see you on Tuesday.

  13. Erin Gadd posted the following on April 7, 2009 at 11:40 pm.

    1. Erin Gadd
    2. Thursday class
    3. yes
    4. sure!
    5. Interested in speeding up workflow, yet keeping cool effects. I’d also be interested in any other “secret” tips you’ve got up your sleeve! Thanks!

  14. Clint (Louish) posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 2:03 am.

    Wish I could make it but I’ll be out of town that whole week :(

    Next time a pro class is on, I’ll be there.

  15. Suzanne posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 9:35 am.

    I would love to get in on the intermediate class (Thursday the 16th)! I can come help with any preparations too if you need it! Pizza and rootbeer always sound great to me! I also want to join the Advanced group. We can hold meetings at my house if you want.

  16. Cheryl Eresuma posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 9:38 am.

    1. Cheryl Eresuma
    2. Thursday 16th
    3. maybe if possible
    4. yes sounds great!
    5. Looking forward to this! So happy you are doing it! Thanks! I would love to be more efficient in Lightroonm and learn more about sharpening as well! More presets are always fun too! Thanks again for holding this!!!

  17. scott posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 9:48 am.

    If you’re responding on the blog please consider sending an email to lightroom@jarviedigital.com so that we have your email in our system.
    Or you can leave it here if you so desire.

    scott jarvie

  18. Ann Lewis posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 10:33 am.

    1. Annie Lewis
    2. Intermediate
    3. Nope, I’m good.
    4. mmmIce Cream!
    5. I’d really like to see a couple example edits — actually pick up a raw photo and edit it for/with us.

  19. Jim Sermersheim posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 10:53 am.

    1. Jim Sermersheim
    2. Tuesday Class (beginning)
    3. No
    4. Yes
    5. Thanks!

  20. Jen Johnston posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 2:37 pm.

    I am just starting out as a photographer. I would really love to come to the beginner class and buy lightroom right away. Photoshop CS4 is too much for me at this point–I need something faster/easier!

  21. Tom Stirling posted the following on April 8, 2009 at 8:18 pm.

    1. Tom Stirling
    2. Tuesday class
    3. No.
    4. Absolutely

  22. Haylie Belnap posted the following on April 9, 2009 at 6:58 pm.

    1. Haylie Belnap
    2. Thursday the 16th
    3. no
    4. ya
    5. slideshow, print and web tabs; advanced knowledge of library and develop

  23. Janae Bingham posted the following on April 10, 2009 at 6:42 am.

    1. Janae Bingham
    2. Tuesday (beginning class)
    3. No
    4. Yes Pizza

  24. Jenna posted the following on April 15, 2009 at 6:50 pm.

    Hey Scott- i loved the class on the 14th. Blogged about it with a great photo of jarvie the twitter king… http://jennanelsonphotography.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/04/lightroom-sensei.html

  25. Kimbrey posted the following on August 4, 2009 at 2:29 pm.

    I hope you do this again sometime. Would love to attend. JaG



Why taking traditional family portraits is not for me

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  1. Kaitlyn Janis posted the following on August 4, 2009 at 11:34 am.

    I totally agree with your thoughts here. However, despite some of the negatives, I really like family portraiture.

A Photography Price Study

Written on January 28, 2008 Posted in website


THE SEARCH
I have commenced a long process of searching for all photographers.
I am starting with Utah and focusing on Wedding Photographers

My database so far for Utah is 300+ Photographers, 100 Californian Photographers, 75 Colorado 50NY

A Mega-Database
I am storing lots of information for each photographer, most importantly a link to their site.
Eventually I will share this information on a massive informational website… kinda like a price/product comparison site.

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