Affordable Photographic Accessories

Hi to all, gadgets do interest me, but link excellent service to it and presto - you have a Winner!

This is the service that I like - quick, accurate, affordable,.. Oh what the heck, you want to tell me you never heard of Graham Robertson at http://www.grphotographic.co.za/ yet? Then let me tell you - he sells plenty of photography accessories at very affordable prices. I have been dealing with him for quite a while now and will continue to do so.

If you know how valuable (and hard to find) a grey card is, then his store is the place to be - he stocks collapsible grey cards ranging from about R150-00 to R250-00 each.

Do check out his web site for more great bargains.  He stocks such a lot of items that will make your life as a photographer easier and more affordable.  Categories include: Lighting Equipment, LED Lighting, Remotes and Triggers, Background Material, Camera Accessories, Speedlight & Strobist, Stands & Supports, Carry Bags, Product Photography, Reflectors,Tripods & Accessories, Light Modifiers and Novelty Items.

Frans Dely

It is with great sadness that I have learnt about the tragic death of one of South Africa's best aviation photographers - Frans Dely. He was a passenger onboard one of the Albatros airplanes that crashed near Tzaneen at Mamotswiri Peak in Limpopo. To his family and friends - my sincere condolences. May God guide you during this time of sorrow and loss.

---Markus Leibbrandt---             (Kondor Photographic)

Junior / senior photographers wanted - paid shoot

Here are the details of the shoot.

Date: 03 April 2011 @ 14h00.
Venue: Monte Casino

We need a minimum of 20 photographers at beginner grade or higher if you would like the exposure. The event is a genuine red carpet event for the launch of a new high profile South African soap opera on Mnet. There will be real celebrities and lots of glits and glam.

The photographers will need to be like press or papparazzi photographers all trying to get the best shot possible for publication. Their photos will be used for record purposes but they may definitely use it for their own portfolios. The photos will need to be downloaded immediately after all the guests have entered.

Each person will be paid R150 for the time that you are there which is only for the entrance on the guests. You will be paid in cash on the evening.

Interested? Then send an email to markus@kondor.co.za

Subject line: Paparazzi Photoshoot

Early Bird 2011 Discounts

It is a great new year and I am feeling generous. So I am offering the following two specials.

Discount code: TKAPRE102

When you enroll for the Freelance Course (FP102), you are entitled to a FREE pre-course. This means that you will get the pre-course and freelance course and only have to pay R2,500-00.  If you do not want to make use of the pre-course, you can let me know and then 'donate' it for somebody else as a gift.  Discount expires 31-01-2011.

Discount code: TKAFAM102


Enroll as a family and and get 25% discount on your combined enrollment. This is only available for the course FP102. You can choose the way you would like to see the discount - your family member pays full price and you get 50% on your course, or you both get 25% discount, doesn't matter, because you only have to pay R3,750-00 for you and another family member, saving you a whopping R1,250-00.  Discount expires 31-01-2011.

Discount code: TKACOMBO


When qualifying for both of the above discounts, you can then use this code. OK, So let's do the maths. Normal prices is as follows: 2 x Pre-courses @ R300-00 each + 2 x FP102 courses @ R2,500-00 each means that you pay a total of R5,600-00. Using discount code TKACOMBO means you get all this for R3,750-00, with a total saving of R1,850-00! (2 x Pre-courses @ free  +  1 x FP102 courses @ R2,500-00 and 1 x FP102 courses @ R1,250-00). Heck! Am I crazy or what? No, As I said in the beginning - I feel generous.  Discount expires 31-01-2011.

But HURRY! Enroll now.  Course FP201 starts Wednesday 26 January 2011 and you also want to complete your pre-course (FP001) before this date.  And then - this offers expires 31-01-2011.

Costing and Budgeting

I think this link would be of great benefit to every photographer!  Sure made me aware of my situation and budgeting.

http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/cdb/cdbcalc.cfm

Interesting logos

Think out of the box when desiging something. like these guys did. It could enhance your business as well:

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/15-logos-with-hidden-messages

Win a Nikon D5000 kamera kit

Magalies meander is hosting a Lifestyle Photographic Challenge from 1 June 2010 - 30 September 2010.

Do you want a Free course?

How would you like to do my freelance course for free? Sounds to good to be true?

Winter Special #1

Special Winter Discount

(for photography courses and workshops)

You are entitled to a 15% Discount on each of the following courses/workshops offered by Kondor Photographic:

• FP101AC - Freelance Photography [Analogue(film) / Correspondence] (R2,500-00)
• FP101AF - Freelance Photography [Analogue(film) / Formal Classes] (R2,500-00)
• FP102DC - Freelance Photography [Digital / Correspondence] (R2,500-00)
• FP102DF - Freelance Photography [Digital / Formal Classes] (R2,500-00)

• FP002W - Monthly Mini Workshops (R250-00)
• FP104W - Weekend Wedding Workshop (R750-00)
• FP105WP - Digital Editing Workshop (Picasa) (R750-00)
• FP105WE - Digital Editing Workshop (Photoshop Elements) (R750-00)
• FP202W - On Camera Flash Workshop (R750-00)

This is a special offer, valid from 01 July 2011 until 31 August 2011.

Please quote this Discount Voucher number on your application form: KPCCWINTER2011

Please note that this offer supersedes all other discounts and that no other discount vouchers are valid to be used with this offer.