Communications Committee Meeting May 4th

May 4th @ 3:00pm
Location TBD

The Communications committee will be meeting again to discuss ways to get out the word to our
membership as well as the area’s photographic industry.

We are looking for a few good volunteers to help with…
• Photographing events
• Interviewing members and writing articles for our newsletter and blog
• Gathering information about photography events across the Midwest
• Finding new ways to spread the word thru social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter
• Help creating events that “YOU would like to see”

All ASMP members are welcome

for more info please contact
Von R Buzard
Director of Communications, ASMP Chicago/Midwest
von@vrbuzard.com
www.vrbuzard.com

“I Stick at Negotiating” – Blake Disher

If you didn’t get a chance to hear/see this at the SB2 event last year this was your opportunity to get a glimpse at what was so great about that event. Blake provided not only perspective but practical guidance based in his years of successful experience as a professional photographer. There’s was a wealth of information provided that placed the emphasis on your listening skills. This is always the first thing that comes to mind when you find yourself on the phone with a potential client. Some other key things discussed included:

Preparing for a negotiation
Increasing your clout
Knowing when to walk away

Comments from some of the attendees show the benefits of the session that were had.

“The most valuable thing I learned tonight was the sales technique of the golden silence. Blake likes to say that the first person who talks looses after a price is quoted to a potential client.”

“The most important thing Blake said tonight is to know the value of your work in relationship to other photographers, what sets you apart from them.”

“I’m motivated to be a better photographer – inspired to be a better salesperson”

Marcus Maddox
1st Vice President, ASMP Chicago/Midwest
mmaddox@att.net
www.marcusmaddox.com

ASMP Chicago/Midwest Board Meeting April 14th

All ASMP members are invited

this month we will be meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30

Calumet Photo
1111 N. Cherry Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642

Posted by: Von R Buzard
www.vrbuzard.com