The Pro4uM

Welcome to the The Pro4uM.

  1. Featured Artist Last Post

    Spend a month with one of our featured artists. They are here to help you become the best photographer possible.

    1. June '10 -- Mark Bryant

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      1. Inspirations
      2. Lessons
      3. Assignments
      4. Critiques
      5. Q & A

    2. Featured Artist Coming Soon

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      1. July '10 -- Joy Vertz
      2. December '10 -- Nancy Poole

  2. Photography Categories Last Post

    1. Senior Graduation Photography

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      Everything and anything that relates to senior graduation photography!! Cameras, Lighting, Images, Techniques, Tips, and even Tricks, Digital, Film, Etc.

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    2. Infants and Children

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      Children photography is something that photographers are so passionate about. This section is for all questions about photography, marketing, selling, lighting, showcasing images, techniques and tips for this type of subject matter.

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    3. Maternity Photography

      In recent years, maternity photography has become a real nitch market. This section is for all questions about photography, marketing, selling, lighting, showcasing images, techniques and tips for this type of subject matter.

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    4. Wedding Photography

      Everything and anything that relates to wedding photography!! Cameras, Lighting, Images, Techniques, Tips, and even Tricks, Digital, Film, Etc.

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    5. Families and Large Group Photography

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      For some this is the bread and butter of professional photography. Post all comments here concerning this type of photography.

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    6. Glamour and Models

      This section is for Glamour style photography and for those who photograph models for their portfolios.

      Please do not post any nude photography.

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    7. Fine Art Photography

      Many photographers do Fine Art full time, some for fun, and some as a sideline. This is the section for all your fine art images and questions and needs.

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    8. Sports, Events and Volume Photography

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      If you have something based on sports, dance, special events, underclass photography or other volume based photography, this is the catagory for you.

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    9. Miscellaneous Photography

      Everything else photography related. IF you can't find a photography catagory then post it here.

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  3. The Business Of Photography Last Post

    1. Marketing & Management

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      Promotions, Ads, and all the little tricks that get the customers to spend money.

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    2. In House Printing

      If you print "In House" this is the area for you. This can included all forms of printing, Ink Jet, Phaser, Traditional, etc.

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    3. Technology

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      Got some great news, or a new product that's going to be the next MUST HAVE? Need help with your computer? Digital Camera? CD/DVD Burner? This is the area for you!!

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      1. PC
      2. Mac

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    4. Software

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      Know of a new product that's going to be the next big time saver? Having a software glitch? This is where it is discussed.

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    5. Photoshop Actions

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      Got a great time saving action you have created? NEED an action? Well post it here.

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    6. Templates and Larger Files

      If you have a Photoshop Template or any other larger file to share, here is the best place to post it. To learn how to post a ZIP file go HERE.

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    7. Miscellaneous Business

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      Everything else business related. IF you can't find a business catagory then post it here.

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  4. Photography Training Last Post

    1. Pro4uM School

      All Pro4uM School events are located at the beautiful Pro4uM Training Center in Houma, LA. For more info, go to www.pro4umschool.com

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    2. Schools, Classes, Seminars, and Conventions

      IF there is any form of photography education in your area that you would like to tell others about, please list all of the information here.

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    3. Pro4uM Image Competition

      Once a month we have an image competition. We need you to enter your images! Your votes will determine the winner!! NOTE - This is an Anonymous Posting Area.

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    4. Photoshop/Painter Tips and Tricks

      The title says it all!! This is the place to ask questions about Photoshop or Painter. If you got a cool tip or a trick that will save us time, well post it here!!

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    5. PixFix Gallery

      We all know there are many ways to do things in Photoshop. IF you post an image in this area, you are giving PDA members the right to download it, work on it, and re-post it.

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    6. The Basics, Photography 101

      Just starting out in the business? Need some photography advice? Wish you had an answer to your photography questions? Do you have a question you feel is too elementary to put somewhere else, THIS is where to start!

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    7. The Pro4uM Training Movies

      This area contains a collection of all the movies that have been made to help you.

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    8. Chat Room Transcripts

      This area will contain all of the Chat Room Transcripts for you to download.

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    9. Competition & Constructive Criticism

      Would you like some CC on one of your images? Are you thinking about entering something in an upcoming contest? Please post them here for evaluation.

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    10. Miscellaneous Training

      Everything else related to this training area. IF you can't find a training category then post it here.

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  5. Buying And Selling Last Post

    1. Members For Sale/Wanted Items

      Got some camera gear or some other personal item you need to get rid of? Need something specific? Post it here. This area is for individual members to buy/sell/trade items. All threads are automatically deleted after 30 days.

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    2. Group Buyer's Program

      This area is where you will find special discounts and group purchases exclusively for Pro4uM members. This is a moderated forum, your New Thread has to be approved before it will show up. All threads are automatically deleted after 30 days.

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    3. Commercial For Sale/Wanted Items

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      If you are a Paid Sponsor of the Pro4uM or a Selling Member you will be able to start a New Thread here. All members can reply to posted threads, but please keep it on topic. All threads are automatically deleted after 30 days.

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    4. Gold Sponsors Forums

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      1. H&H Color Lab
      2. Brightscreen
      3. ACI Lab
      4. WHCC
      5. Miller's
      6. Larson
      7. Vision Art
      8. WhiBal
      9. Paper Box
      10. Silverlake
      11. ACI Albums
      12. Hollywood
      13. Asuka Book
      14. Simply Canvas
      15. Kubota Image Tools
      16. SPA
      17. Pro Digital Gear
      18. Knowledge Backgrounds
      19. Dury's
      20. Denny Manufacturing
      21. VooDoo Daddy Seminars
      22. Pacific Mount
      23. Hand Crafted Framing
      24. American Photographic Resources, Inc.
      25. Flash Palette
      26. Backgrounds By Maheu
      27. Creative Motion Design
      28. Café Joy
      29. Used Camera Buyers
      30. SYNC
      31. Burrell Colour Imaging
      32. See Your Photos
      33. Animoto
      34. The Album Cafe
      35. Sarah Gourdie Designs
      36. McKenna Pro
      37. GW Moulding

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    1. Pro4uM Announcements

      This section is for announcements from the Admins only. You cannot create New Threads here. However, you can post into existing threads.

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    2. Family and Friends

      This is an area for getting to know each other. Show us your family photos, your children and your vacation. No controversial subjects, no off color humor, strictly “G” rated.

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    3. Twitter Feeds

      This section is for all of the feeds from the Pro4uM Twitter Page. Go HERE to follow the Pro4uM Tweets!

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    4. The Sandbox

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      Got something to say? WELL, this is the place to say it. ANYTHING goes in the Sandbox as long as you don't hurt others! This is not a place to beat each other up, but rather a place where we can talk about non Professional Photography things!

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    5. Pro4uM Suggestions

      Got an idea for an improvement on the Pro4uM!! Post it here, your idea could be the next big thing.

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  7. Featured Artist Archives Last Post

    These archives are here to help you become the best photographer possible. You are not allowed to post in this area, but the information has been preserved as a reference.

    1. 2010

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      1. May '10 -- Teri Mason
      2. April '10 -- Kirk Voclain
      3. March '10 -- Jeff Dunn
      4. Feb '10 -- Jeanine McLeod
      5. Jan '10 -- Joyce Eveler

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    2. 2009

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      1. December '09 -- Eduardo Machado
      2. November '09 -- Travis Gugelman
      3. October '09 -- David Mullenix
      4. September '09 -- Chris Sawicki
      5. August '09 -- Chris Routt
      6. July '09 -- Teri Fode
      7. June '09 -- Kristi Sheriff
      8. May '09 -- Kia Bondurant
      9. April '09 -- Scott Hayne
      10. March '09 -- Mike Ridinger
      11. Feb. '09 -- Llew Wenzel
      12. Jan. '09 -- Will Wenzel

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    3. 2008

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      1. Dec. '08 -- Brandon Bowman
      2. Nov. '08 -- Scott Crosby
      3. Oct. '08 -- James Hays
      4. Sept. '08 -- Justin Jagare
      5. August '08 -- Jay Kilgore
      6. July '08 -- Jim Trotman
      7. June '08 -- John Derry
      8. May '08 -- Tracy Hicks
      9. April '08 -- Joey Lawrence
      10. March '08 -- Bill Abey
      11. February '08 -- Marci Sandler
      12. January '08 -- Nick & Jeff Wheeler

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      • Threads: 266
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    4. 2007

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      1. December '07 -- Lane Crabtree
      2. November '07 -- Bob Hancock
      3. October '07 -- Cheri MacCallum
      4. September '07 -- Shawn Wright
      5. August '07 -- Buster Evans
      6. July '07 -- Jennifer Briggs-Branch
      7. June '07 -- Jeff Dachowski
      8. May '07 -- Kirk Voclain
      9. April '07 -- Naomi Angel
      10. March '07 -- Skye L Hardwick
      11. February '07 -- Joe Schulz
      12. January '07 -- Aaron Adams

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    5. 2006

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      1. December '06 -- John Burroughs
      2. November '06 -- Fuzzy Duenkel
      3. October '06 -- John Derry
      4. September '06 -- Fred Molesworth
      5. August '06 -- Michael Cerizo
      6. July '06 -- Steve Winslow
      7. June '06 -- Stephanie Clark
      8. May '06 -- Lori Nordstrom
      9. April '06 -- Mike Fulton
      10. March '06 -- Shannon LeBlanc
      11. February '06 -- Tom Bagby
      12. January '06 -- Dave Ashby

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    6. 2005

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      1. December '05 -- Jen Hillenga
      2. November '05 -- Gary Box
      3. October '05 -- Craig Kienast
      4. September '05 -- Tim Babin
      5. August '05 -- Kirk Voclain

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