Getting Help -2

We’re trying again.

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Getting Help

Links Alpha getting some help!

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Photographer and Scuba Diving Instructor Now A MAST Board Member

On April 14, 2012 the Maritime Archeological Survey Team unanimously voted area photographer and scuba diving instructor Tom Szabo to its board of directors.  The Maritime Archeological Survey Team, also known as MAST is a nonprofit avocational group.  Members work to document Ohio’s historic underwater resources. MAST was formed March, 2000, and is composed of volunteers who support and participate in research, documentation, underwater archaeological surveys, and educational workshops.  MAST also manages buoy markers for 10 shipwrecks in Lake Erie.  Divers can tie off their boat to the buoys.  This prevents anchor damage to the wrecks.

Tom Szabo is a photographer and owns A Thomas Image, a commercial, portrait, underwater and wedding photography studio in Concord Twp., Ohio.  In addition, he is a PADI certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer diving instructor. Tom has taken MAST classes, worked on many underwater archeological surveys.  “I have been very impressed with the level of volunteers and their commitment of time and work to support MAST” said Szabo.

Scuba diving in Lake Erie is different than diving in the Caribbean.  MAST divers don’t seem to mind.  Diving a wreck in Lake Erie provides a sense of excitement not found elsewhere.  It’s that sense of exploration by members that caught Tom’s attention and made him very interested in MAST.  Szabo said “I look forward to working with everyone associated with MAST and hope I can make a positive contribution to their work!”

Anyone interested in MAST can learn more at the organizations web site: http://www.ohiomast.org.  Tom Szabo can be reached using contact information found at the studio web site: http://www.athomasimage.com.

Portrait of Tom Szabo, photographer and scuba diving instructor

Tom Szabo, Photographer and Scuba Diving Instructor

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CLASS OF 2013 PORTRAIT SPECIAL

Package consists of:

• 1-hour studio sitting
• 1 – 8X10 Color print on premium paper
• 2 – 5X7 Color prints on premium paper
• 16 – Wallets on premium paper imprinted with student’s first name and graduation year ‘13
• 1 – Wallet size print or digital file for high school yearbook
• 1 – digital file sized for social media
• All prints/files are from the same pose!
• Additional prints are available at prices listed on the current print price list.
• Payment in full is due with scheduled sitting.

Limited time offer $145.00 plus Ohio sales tax.
This offer expires on April 30th, 2012.

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March 29, 2012 Businees-After-Hours at Quail Hollow Resort.

Quail Hollow Resort entertains Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce members in the Bronze Bear Lounge.

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April Coffee Contacts

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And The Winner Is…..

During the Shop Lake County Expo 2012, I had my oversized I-Phone on display at my booth.  Visitors were encouraged to stop by and be photographed behind the display.  The contest was to see who could get the most “likes” after their photo was put up on the studio page.

After the deadline was over, I checked the count to determine the winner.  I’m pleased to announce that Ms Joey White was the winner.  As it turns out, Joey had a pretty good weekend at Shop Lake County.  Her booth won best of show.  So congratulations on a job well done Joey!

Booth visitor photographed behind "I-Phone" prop.

Joey White wins the A Thomas Image Facebook "Likes" contest at Shop Lake County 2012.

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Does Network Publisher Really Work?

My WordPress blog has errors with the Network Publisher plug-in.  Can’t find a working solution, so far.

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The Executive Head Shot With A Twist

Over the years, I developed a professional relationship with business owner Kordell Norton.  That relationship has turned into a great personal relationship.  I’m pleased to call him my friend.  Kordell is a recognized sales, marketing, and motivational speaker. He is known as an “out-of-the-box thinker”.

 

Typical executive head shot

Kordell Norton - sales, marketing speaker and out of the box thinker.

As a motivational speaker, Kordell uses a lot of props and storytelling to support his presentations.  This has become part of his brand.  If you view his website, you won’t notice stock images.  He relies on promoting his business by promoting himself.  He is the product.

Executive head shot with dry marker props.

Head shot of speaker with dry markers as props.

For the next version of his website, Kordell wanted to update his photo portfolio.  So he called me to schedule another sitting.  As we talked, he described the type of shots he wanted.  It became apparent that he put a lot of thought into his list.  I could see how he was continuing to build his brand.

 

Relaxed pose for an executive head shot

Kordell a bit more relaxed.

One of his clients described him as watching popcorn pop without the lid.  That’s a pretty good visual – wouldn’t you agree?  So Kordell decided to incorporate “popcorn” into his brand.  It sounds like one of the popcorn images will make it on his business card.

 

Kordell - like watching pocorn popping without the lid.

Kordell - like watching pocorn popping without the lid.

So if you’re like many of us small business owners, you realize that you are the product.  Give some thought about to how you market yourself.  How are you building your brand?  Does your photo portfolio support your brand?  Maybe my friend Kordell can give you some inspiration. Check him out at:

http://kordellnorton.com/significant/

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A Thomas Image Has Booth At Shop Lake County 2012

Check out the details on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/221663951232192/

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