First, we want to set an expectation for how often you will hear from us (via our newsletter, if you are not subscribed click here to subscribe). We know how busy you are and we know how much of a pain unwanted email is. In order to respect that, we only plan on sending either one or two emails per month and we’ll always keep them short. Basically if we don’t have something at least interesting to say, you won’t get an email just in the interest of reminding you we do in fact still exist and that yes, we are still really cool.
As many of you have probably seen, we have recently released the Boudoir Divas promo here as well as the beginning of what will encompass the Gabriel Ryan Photographers EPK (Electronic Press Kit) here and here. We’d actually like to hear from you… we’re trying to take the look, feel and possibilities of these promotional videos to another level, one you would only usually see in movies or on TV. So if there was no limit, what would you want in your video? For example, in case you need a quick creative jog… special effects like you floating over the wedding ceremony snapping aerial photos? Space ships? Black hole technology?
Be Seen.
Take a look at this quick video:
oh, by the way, this video will play right on your iPhone.
We believe in order for you to stand out you must be seen (um, duh). We have so much to say about this topic we cannot cover it in an email. Instead we want to invite you to a free workshop! We have taught video blogging, online video and Internet etiquette for 3 years now, starting when we were invited to speak at the Apple store in LA. It’s been a blast teaching and helping others learn, but we have not had time to do it for the last few months, which has left us with quite a few requests we’ve had to leave unfulfilled.
So… this will be our last free workshop… and we’re inviting you all to come. The workshop will be held in Orange County on Tuesday, December 16th, exact times to be announced. Space is very limited. Sign up here.
Again, if there was no limit, what would you want in your videos? Let’s discuss it below.
Vu and I have been working with Dane Sanders on a new exciting project for the last few months. If you don’t know who Dane is, he is a Wedding Photographer who is also an educational leader in his industry. You can find out about him here.
Ask Dane is a weekly video blog where Dane [...]
Neha was the reason Vu and I planned a photo trip to San Francisco. She had contacted me a long time ago (after she saw Veronica Belmont’s previous shoots by us) and asked if we would ever be in the San Franciso area so we could do some photos for her. At the time we [...]
This morning before we left San Francisco, from our 3 day photo trip, we met up with Sarah Lane for a 15 minute headshot photo shoot. You may know her from TV shows such as The Screen Savers and Attack of the Show, or an IPTV show PopSiren.
The shoot took place in Fisherman’s Warf and [...]
Vu and I had a great time at the KISSmas Party. Here is a quick video of the night!
Technical note:
All of the footage is from Nikon D90’s. They are pretty great at video!
Vu and I shot the amazing woman known to many of her fans as Zadi the Hottie (TM) to give her some updated headshots as well as some Bad Ass Cool Ass photos. Zadi is the host and co-creator of a web show and community called EPIC FU. If you want to watch one of [...]
Here is the new Shootsac sale video! We have so much fun doing these videos for them.
During the shoot on the beach someone from New York came up to Jessica Claire and asked to take a picture of her. She gladly posed. I wonder what story that person will tell her friends when she shows [...]
November 25th, 2008 at 11:28 am
You guys make such amazing videos! I would love to participate and learn about integrating videos as part of my marketing campaign. I am kinda of a video junkie myself (well not really) and thanks to your recommendation, I purchased a Canon HV30 and I LOVE it!
Thank you BUI Brothers!
Joel
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Lan Bui reply on November 25th, 2008 11:36 am:
@Joel Llacar, Congratulations on the HV30! It is a great camcorder. I can’t wait to see some video from it, let us know when you post something. Also, I love the ShowIt Sites website you have!
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November 25th, 2008 at 11:43 am
You guys are awesome, as I’m sure you’ve heard.
Can you extend your awesomeness beyond SoCal? Is there a way to live-cast this workshop for your other brethren outside the zone? Something like Qik maybe?
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Lan Bui reply on December 9th, 2008 12:52 am:
@Travis Jon Allison, Thanks for the compliment! We absolutely are live streaming some of the event.
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November 25th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Cool video. I’m in the East Coast. Live-Cast will be great!!!! so that we can spread the awesomeness.
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Lan Bui reply on December 9th, 2008 12:52 am:
@Tunji Sarumi, Keep subscribed to our RSS or our newsletter to be notified of the LIVE streaming details.
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
you guys are incredible! soooo talented. (and giving)
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Lan Bui reply on December 9th, 2008 8:36 pm:
@jenberry, I’m glad you think so! Thanks for the compliment.
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
is the workshop full. says the links gone now. booo hoooo.
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Lan Bui reply on December 9th, 2008 8:36 pm:
@jenberry, Woops! The link was bad… I reenabled it, you can sign up now.
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December 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Awesome stuff!
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