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Welcome to the first Issue of Design Aglow!
Well, here we are. At long last, after much toil, creation, love, tears, and late nights, Design Aglow is ready to open her doors to you—the new breed of wedding and portrait photographer. You are different. Good different. Your mind is wide open and constantly searching for more. The quest for new techniques and creative ways of thinking are always at the forefront of your business. While your narcissistic quest for constant self-improvement will never be quenched, you will never give up. You are the modern photographer and you deserve a new and different breed of publication—us. At Design Aglow, we strive to be the publication that represents you.
No ads, amazing complimentary actions and template downloads, articles and interviews from the best photographers in the industry, concise, no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point format, tons of visually stimulating images, and most of all, a fresh and unique approach. Come on...you know you want it.
Here's a peek of what's inside:
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Letter from the Publisher
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Signature proof templates for download - Fresh graphic borders to make your proofs beyond the ordinary. With the fully automated Photoshop actions, these are ready to go.
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Tutorial: The ten second red-eye fix - Eliminate that pesky red-eye in ten seconds.
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Presentation Perfection: Make a lovely handmade photo gift book for vendors for under $20.
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Album Showcase - See an amazing Indian-inspired, graphically intense wedding album.
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The creative posing guide - Kick it up a notch! We'll cover a variety of unique bridal posing ideas.
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Portrait of a portrait - See how Susan Stripling creates her signature look on an image from start to finish.
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Inside real studios - We take you inside the charming Maine portrait and wedding studio of David and Linda Murray.
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Featured Seminar: Shooting for the perfect album - Issue 1 contains part 1 of a 3 part seminar on how to shoot to produce visually stellar wedding albums. Dive in deep with several shooting techniques and illustrations with examples from such photographers as Jerry Ghionis, Lena Hyde and David Murray. A 2 day workshop's worth of information and must-see if you are looking to improve your shooting skills.
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Marketing and P.R. with Lena Hyde - Lena shares her secrets for launching her portrait studio to the top of her market.
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The Rockstars of Photography - Be inspired with ideas from unique and alternative talent in our industry.
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Display Perfection - Increased sales by presenting portraits in series.
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Our Wish List -
Just when you thought you had enough stuff, we've come along to prove that you really don't.
Here's a list of the current coveted things.
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How the shot was made - David Beckstead grants us a front row seat to the thought process and story behind ten of his newest stunning images.
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Gorgeous new actions for download - In with the old, and out with the new. Five gorgeous actions to achieve that much sought after antique look.
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Creative Lighting on the Fly - Two adventurous photographers, one day off. See what crazy lighting ideas we devised with items such as a flashlight, cheap work light, foamboard and a bedsheet. This article is so much fun!
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Being Jinky - An interview with Australia's hottest new export.
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