Photovision – A Review
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A review of Photovision – the professional photographer’s educational resource.
Photovision is an educational resource for the professional photographer, and is the brainchild of photographer Ed Pierce.
I had the privilege of attending one of Ed’s seminars in Memphis earlier this year – “Captivated By The Light“. Pun completely intended, it was one of the most illuminating seminars I’ve attended to date. Ed spoke at great length about the importance of correct colour in our work, how to achieve accurate colour, and about the quality of great lighting.
At the seminar, I also signed up for Photovision – an annual membership program for professional photographers. Every two months a new 2 hour DVD arrives in my mailbox, which I have to confess I usually watch the same day if I can. The videos on the DVD include studio tours of successful photographers, interviews with photographers about techniques, sales & marketing, and news of new technologies and important software updates, such as the latest edition of Photoshop, Lightroom etc.
As a wedding and portrait photographer, I’ve found these DVDs to be totally invaluable. I can see into the lives of some of the world’s top photographers, observe their techniques and learn how they manage the complex workflow that digital photography has brought with it. I can honestly say that I’ve learned a great deal from these DVDs and I always look forward to receiving the next one in the mail.
I would highly recommend these to any professional photographer, or to someone considering becoming a professional photographer.
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Thank you for writing this! I got a flier in the mail for photovision 2009 and I want to try it but I didn’t know if it would be worth it or not. I’m an amateur, working toward professionalism and love to absorb every bit of learning I can. Thanks.
I want to thank you too. I’m sold! lol I’ll be hitting the buy button shortly!
Of course, I’d love to know how objective this review is. I’d love to know who you are, and if you have any personal investment in the sale of the DVDs. Seeding the Web with positive reviews for your own product is nothing new.
I am actually not affiliated or associated in any way with Photovision. I certainly don’t have any personal investment in the sale of the DVDs. As a professional photographer, I do find Photovision to be a very useful addition to my library of resources. Do I like everything they put on there? No, of course not, but overall I think it is a good product and thought I would share that here. The review is a genuine one, from someone (me) who actually uses it.
Agreed.
This person may be well intentioned, but I am just about sick of the number of people selling their wares and writing reviews that are positive for their sponsors –
Look at podcasts as well. Some names are Scott Bourne, Scott Kelby, but there are many others who barely ever shoot (unless someone is taking a picture of them shooting…) who are all over the place.
They had good intentions to start with, but now it seems they are all just ads for their sponsors. More like a disc jockey of slogans rather than impartial advice at this point.
@Carlos A