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The End of Work

- July 21st, 2009

I have been using my Kubota SpeedKeys for a week and I LOVE them. This is a serious tool. In particular, the ability to edit in Lightroom‘s Library mode is a massive time saver and I’m saving thousands of key strokes and mouse clicks per event.

Even if you outsource portions of your workflow, you’ll still save oodles of time as you dial in your front line systems. Plus, you get Kevin’s presets built in along with his RAW workflow video!

If time is something you are desperate to have more of, this one is a no brainer.

CLICK HERE!

Here’s a demo:

Keep it simple.
- Dane


Skip’s Summer School

- June 2nd, 2009

Skip's Summer School

WPPI is one of the coolest things in our entire industry. The only bummer is we have to wait a year for it to happen.

But, not anymore.

Skip’s Summer School ‘09” is filling the gap!

Where: MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV
When: Sunday, August 16th – Wednesday, August 19th
What: 13 workshops in a classroom style setting
Cost: $279 (which also gets you a free full registration to WPPI 2010 – March 4-11, 2010)
Topics: Style, tools & techniques for mixing photography & video, indoor & outdoor lighting techniques, lightspeed workflow, album design, focusing on your business, web promotion, promotions & location lighting
Teachers: Jerry Ghionis, Robert Evans, Jim Garner, Bambi Cantrell, Skip Cohen, Tony Corbell, Ron Dawson, Mitche Graf, Matt Hill, Kevin Kubota, Charles & Jennifer Maring, Ken Sklute and me

There is even a special MGM room rate of $69 a night for Summer School attendees.

CLICK HERE for all the details! It would be great to see you guys there.

Thinking about WPPI reminded me of this past year and how fun it was. Here’s a free little clip from my talk.
The password is: teaser

Standing Out in a Crowd – Teaser from Dane Sanders on Vimeo.

Keep it hot.
- Dane


I left my heart in San Francisco

- June 1st, 2009

San Francisco Roadshow

San Francisco was incredible.

I’m so grateful for the crew that joined forces to make the Fast Track Roadshow a reality. Melinda Bunker, Aung Aung, Joy Bianchi-Brown, Gustavo Fernandez, Andrew & Rachel from ShootQ, ShootdotEdit, Pictage, SmugMug, ShowIt, KISS, and the whole crew of students rallied big time.

San Francisco Roadshow

It’s easy to overlook how much goes into pulling an event like this off, especially from one city to the next. If it weren’t for the local heroes, they just wouldn’t happen.

San Francisco Roadshow

From The Big Picture to Declarations we had a blast too. I’m seriously blown away by how much transformation can happen in 2 days. Seeing the twinkle in students eyes as they catch a vision of what’s possible is what truly makes all the hard work worth it.

San Francisco Roadshow

It costs a lot on the home front too. Tami and my kids really sacrifice a lot to create the opportunity. I don’t ever want to take that for granted. It stokes me out too when students remember them in their feedback and thank you’s. You guys are the best!

San Francisco Roadshow

Finally, I can’t thank Gene Higa and Ann Hamilton enough. In the midst of some really crazy (and tough) circumstances including a video shoot with Robert Evans and the sad goodbye to @bogiethepug, Ann & Gene basically gave me the perfect environment to do the Roadshow. Thank you both.

Give it.
- Dane

PS… There’s still time to sign up for San Diego… CLICK HERE for more!

PPS… Interested in the last first copy of Fast Track? CLICK HERE!


Why settle for a little life?

- May 23rd, 2009

Here’s a little taste of what’s coming to a city near you.

CLICK HERE to join us in San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago or New York!

Here’s what participants said about last week’s Roadshow in Houston…

“If you truly want to own a successful photo business, this workshop WILL teach & inspire you to view your business as just that. Stop working a job & be a business owner.”

“It’s the most informative and motivating photographer workshop around.”

“You have to take this class if you want to get in this business. It will change your life.”

“If you want to change for the better – double dogg dare yourself!”

“A life changing experience! ALL the tools for success are provided. All you need is the courage to embrace them.”

“A mind boggling bit of information that will challenge you to make the most of your life and in turn your business. Awesome open atmosphere that invites you to raise your bar!”

I’d love to have you join us! Want to come? Now is the time.

- Dane

PS… 10+ more cities being announced any day!