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Six years ago, was broke and unemployed, with less than three weeks until the rent was due. I was desperate to find a job – all you would pay – and took a Greensheet because I could not even afford the Houston Chronicle. I browsed through the Office / Administrative section first, because I was hoping to find at least a temporary job as secretary, and when I called, I turned the page to the section on Marketing. At that time, I had no idea that marketing and sales were not the same thing. My mother always warned me against taking a job that paid by commission only, so it was even reluctant to call any of the positions listed. Most of the wealth that provides instant and incredible business opportunities – ads for jobs that I knew were scams – so I ignored the calls and an announcement of the marketing representatives Bush Intercontinental Airport. As it turns that was the best call I ever made. For more than a year, I worked as a marketing representative for marketing trendline, Inc. My job was to stand in a booth at the airport, talking to people and invite them to join the Continental Chase credit card. We offer free t-shirts and stuffed with planes, bonuses, and people business object traveled thousands of miles a year for their work. I paid $ 10.00 per hour, or $ 2.00 an application, which was higher. Most days, I averaged between 90 and 100 applications a day, which translated to $ 22.00 to $ 25.00 per hour. And all I had to do was sit in a booth! After that, I had the opportunity moving on to bigger and better things. The following year, I traveled with Nascar to thirty-two different cities, marketing Nascar MBNA Visa. The company paid for my airfare, my meals, my rental car, my hotel, and my gas. I made $ 1.50 per application, and an average of 1,300 applications per weekend. I was traveling for free, to live with very little expense, working two days a week, and pulling about $ 80,000 per year. It was amazing. The following year, I traveled with the PGA Champions Tour, and after that, I worked with Toys 'R' Us, Shell service stations and department stores Kohl. It was an amazing experience and I met hundreds of wonderful people. If you are afraid of marketing, and are unsure of their future when pay the fee, you may want to try the credit card marketing industry . Companies around the U.S. are looking for marketing representatives who have no trouble talking with people and have excellent communication skills. There is a large market for people who are bilingual, and people who have a very flexible schedule.

“Any good photography is a successful synthesis of technique and art.” – Andreas Feininger

This article will attempt to help you come to a clearer understanding of the photography schools and colleges available, what they can offer you in terms of photo and arts education, and guide you towards investigating more about specific schools and where you can find out more information.

Photography SchoolsPhotography is a wonderful choice when it comes to a career. Photography is a versatile path that allows you to specify within the degree, and move from different types of photography within your lifetime. From magazine covers to exotic locations to local newspapers, a career in photography will allow you to pick and choose exactly what you want to photograph. However, a career in photography doesn’t happen with well wishes and hopes…you have to work to get there! So where do you begin in your search for photography schools? Right here!

You’ll have to learn about the photography business, learn how to deal with copyright issues and information, manage your photo porfolio and how to work with others in the field. There are many courses in the field of photography taught at many of the schools, teaching you in a variety of areas including:

* Photographic equipment

* Photographic processes

* Photograph techniques

* Color theory

* Special skills

* Digital imaging and photo processing

There are many many more fields available when it comes to your career path in photography, the above were simply some examples.

If you’re passionate about photography and want to pursue this versatile career, it’s important that you take the time to learn from experienced professionals that can guide you in your efforts to pursue professional photography, motion picture and video photography, visual journalism, and thinks like visual communications. What’s great about attending photography schools nationwide is that you dont’ have to begin an expert, you begin a beginner! Many of you are pursuing this field because you have a natural eye for photography, and that’s great – but maybe you’re just developing one. That’s great too! What you probably didn’t know is that photography school will teach you much more than simply how to snap a few brief pictures and dip em in developer. They teach you the scientific processes of film, chemistry, optics, color theory, lighting rations, and digital and computer skills.

You’ll also find collegues and students at your school that share your passion, talents, and skill and want to join in mutual efforts to further your careers. Here are a few photography school frequently asked questions that might help you!

* What is the objective of many photography schools?

* What types of photography might I choose to go into?

* What type of school should I look for?

* What are some of the top schools in the US?

What is the objective of many photography schools?

The objective (or the objective I believe is crucial to selecting a school) of many is to develop photographers that are technically and professionally sound, enabling them to pursue any photographic field and compete in the job marketplace.

What types of photography might I choose to go into?

There are many different types of photography fields, including fasion photography, digital photography, advertising photography, editorial photography, documentary style, wedding photography, portrait photography, or photo technician style work. You’ll be prepared to do any of these with a solid education at a photo college or school.

What type of school should I look for?

My recommendation is a school that teaches nothing but photography! Obviously affordability is important, but a photo only institute is a great way to go!

What are some of the top schools in the US?

There are several wonderful photography schools, but some of ones we’ll choose to highlight are Brooks Institute of Photography and the Art Institute of Colorado. For a more detailed list of Photography schools and information, please click here or continue browsing this article.

Brooks is a world leader when it comes to visual arts and photographic education. You’ll want to find a photography school that helps to meet career oriented needs that you establish before you search. You’ll want one with experience in the field for a long period of time, not just a hokey internet college.

You want want that can offer you a chance to broaden your resume through internships and opportunities. The joy of this career is that you get to turn your photographic ambition into something that pays the bills and you love to do every single day! Who wouldn’t want that! I hope this article has proved even a little helpful, and that you’ll consider going into the wonderful field of photography!

December 20th, 2011 Posted in youth media | No Comments »

I honestly have to say that I’m pretty blessed. When I moved from New Jersey to Maryland, I was fortunate enough to move right in with two of my closest friends. They are brothers in every sense of the word. I love them dearly, and I don’t take our special friendship for granted.

However, sometimes it’s not a good thing to place all that love and compassion within the same living quarters. I mean, usually we know our best friends inside and out. We know that they leave their clothes on the floor and they snore. At first glance we think we can handle it, but it’s a difference between knowing something and actually living with it. There are countless stories where good friends moved in together and then became bitter enemies. I don’t want that to happen. If you follow some guidelines, then be able to keep the friendship intact.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

There’s a phrase that goes something like this: “familiarity breeds contempt.” Simply put, you do not appreciate what you are used to. That can be a killer for friendships. Remember to be respectful of your friend’s space, property, etc. It’s never any harm in asking if you can use something. Someone of the main arguments come with food. For example, someone buys some ice cream…and you barely get a scoop of it. Just a easy tip: we go by a “don’t open it, do not finish it” rule. If the ice cream hasn’t even been opened yet, be sure to ask if you can have some, and eat the last scoop. This promotes sharing without making everything free game in the fridge.

Keep Your Own Life

It’s one thing when your friend lives down the street. Then visits become a novelty. But when you live with them, it can get a little tiring at times. Be sure to give people space and to take advantage of your own space as well. Also, try to develop a circle or activity that doesn’t involve your roomies. This way, you can still keep your life fresh and new without wearing your roommates out.

Also, assume that every time one of your friends goes somewhere, you are automatically invited. They have other friends and activities, too. Take advantage of those times to have your own quality time in the apartment or house by yourself.

Following these tips will keep your household as fun and enjoyable as mine is. Who stated that living with your friends is a bad thing? You can avoid that if you use a tiny common courtesy and thoughtfulness.

Sexism in the Olympics? Due to me being at work all day every day for the past few weeks without access to my beloved widescreen LCD TV, I have been watching the Olympic feeds on my computer. At the last Olympics the variety and clarity of these feeds would be nowhere near the quality now available to me from websites such as CNN the BBC or the Guardian online. I find I can watch races, interviews and commentary of the games in my lunch break right from the comfort of my desk.

Copywriters (me) spend a lot of time scouring the net for research purposes or reading online newspaper articles for up to date inspiration. Recent net surfing has uncovered an Olympic sized debate about the way that female athletes or their events are reported by the media. Simon Barnes the chief sports writer from the Times Online started it with an article about his ‘crush’ on athlete Yelena Ishinbayevaand and whether or not he had the right to have an ogle at her body and then write about it (along with her performance) in the sports section.

Sports writers should stick to sport and facts rather than looks and opinion. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and sport is not about looks, it is a job and it is about ability. You would not catch war reporters commenting on the attractiveness of soldiers would you?

Sports professionals have enough to worry about without wondering what journalists are going to write about their appearance. Athletes work to hone their body to perfection not to attract the opposite sex, but to achieve maximum performance in their chosen profession. It would be patronising and beside the point to include comments of a writers individual and personal feelings towards the way an athlete looks.

Many people commented that this kind of ‘appreciation’ of the female body would be fine if the same attention were paid to men. I disagree with this on two counts. Firstly because the same goes for men when competing in sport; ability and not looks should be the real cause for plaudits. Secondly women are all too often judged for their looks where men are not. How often do you see wrinkly older women present the news alongside dashing young men?

The judging of females on their body, youth and looks is far more ingrained in society than many people realise because they are so used to it. When comments are made about a woman’s looks it reduces her to be defined by her sexual appeal rather than by her achievements. In this day and age men and especially women should be encouraged to judge themselves on their personal achievements and to only rely on their looks as a last resort.

Before I am accused of being a bitter or ugly woman with a grudge I can assure you that this is not the case. As a woman I understand that although female athletes want to be appreciated for their looks off the playing field, maybe to their boyfriend or husband or to a good looking young man on a night out with friends. They do not however, want to be examined or sexually appreciated by middle aged journalists whilst they try to do their best and be recognised for their working achievements on the field/track/pool/court.

Leave the leering to the lads-mags and the red tops. No one wants to see this kind of backward outlook coming from respected newspapers that should not patronise their readers by assuming we can’t see what we like for ourselves.

I watch the Olympics at home on my LCD TV, purchased through http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPP-Flat_Panel_Televisions

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October 10th, 2011 Posted in friends, parents | No Comments »