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Happy New Year, Even Better Decade!

No one has been immune from the past crazy decade of world conflict, poor economy and just tough times in general for the majority of the world–hopefully, as history dictates, the cycle will go up and not further down. Regardless, we’re all survivors and I thank each and everyone one of you that has helped support the gospel of photography.

I honestly think photography, while not a cure, is in fact an outlet to release and feel better for the moment, especially during these tough times.

Heather in a military flight suit.

Heather in a military flight suit.

The new decade and new year will start with the re-release of Photographic Therapy, the Power of Photography to Help Build or Rebuild Self-Esteem, and while it’s expanded from 77 pages to 105, plus a new chapter, images and the expansion of the photographic lighting chapter, it’ll still be free. Totally free, no gimmicks, no obligations, no worries. Those on the email list on http://www.freephotographybooks.com will be notified first! Again, no obligation, just be ready to download the printable PDF file when we announce it and please let all your friends and colleagues know so they too can share in the benefit of my fifth book, being free.

Well time to run and get ready for tonight’s festivities. I hope everyone has a safe and great time this weekend, and please, don’t forget in your prayers the service men and women who allow us to love in the free world. Don’t forget their friends and families, too, as they all, ultimately pay the biggest sacrifice in life. I salute you all! God bless you all too. Happy New Year and an even Better Decade! Rolando

The State of Professional Photographers

Rangefinder Magazine Cover, Sept. 2006, ©2006 Rolando Gomez

Rangefinder Magazine Cover, Sept. 2006, ©2006 Rolando Gomez

I just returned from the WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) trade show and conference for professional photographers and though it was unusually cold and wet in Las Vegas where it’s held annually, over 10,000 people attended. Attendance, composed primarily of photographers, was up 25-percent from the pervious year making it seem that professional photographers are doing great during these tough economic times, but unfortunately they are not and the photo industry is learning to adjust to this pinch by targeting some of the very customers that are impacting photographers’ incomes.

Many photographers have seen less assignments over the years and their income is spiraling down thanks to digital cameras and the home/office ink-jet printer along with the corporate climate today. The general feeling amongst photographers queried at WPPI is that they were hoping the seminars and lectures at WPPI would teach them new ways to survive as many are experiencing diet days. [Read more...]