[Anna Costa]

Hello All!
Michael Alan Bielat is Chatting LIVE, Wednesday 9/30/09 at 4 pm PST! His wealth of knowledge in the Photography Industry and his super useful workshop: http://www.inlightinworkshop.com/ has helped many people succeed in their business. Michael posts DAILY entires on his inLIGHTinWorkshop website to help photographers. Each day is geared towards something different so each day is a new learning experience. Daily posts include: Equipment Reviews, flash photography techniques, workflow techniques, post processing tips and posts geared towards pros and ones for amateurs. Below are just a few testimonials. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pick Michael's brain!


“In short, WOW! The inLIGHTin Workshop blew us away. Mike tailored his studio workshop for our specific needs. He understood our backgrounds as photographers and catered his lesson accordingly to give us skills we previously didn’t have and reinforced skills that were still emerging for us. Mike varied the instruction from discussions and hands-on training to real-world examples. Easily the best 6 hours of learning we ever experienced. We felt like in just 6 hours we were given 20 years of studio lighting knowledge and experience. Thank you Mike!”

~ Mark Struckmann & Matthew Lebeda

“Michael is well versed on all lighting techniques and was very enthusiastic in presenting his knowledge. It was informative and inspirational. I enjoy listening and learning from people who possess the passion the we all have inside. The worshop could have extended way beyond 3 hours, but time was limited. Thank you Michael!”

~ John McDonald

“(The inLIGHTin’ed Presets) work great. If you like to see some pics, please visit my portfolio: www.mavabephoto.com
Once again thanks a lot. The presets are a lot of fun and they save me lots of time!”

~ Marcel

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

Hello All!
Michael Alan Bielat is Chatting LIVE, Wednesday 9/30/09 at 4 pm PST! His wealth of knowledge in the Photography Industry and his super useful workshop: http://www.inlightinworkshop.com/ has helped many people succeed in their business. Below are just a few testimonials. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pick Michael's brain!

“In short, WOW! The inLIGHTin Workshop blew us away. Mike tailored his studio workshop for our specific needs. He understood our backgrounds as photographers and catered his lesson accordingly to give us skills we previously didn’t have and reinforced skills that were still emerging for us. Mike varied the instruction from discussions and hands-on training to real-world examples. Easily the best 6 hours of learning we ever experienced. We felt like in just 6 hours we were given 20 years of studio lighting knowledge and experience. Thank you Mike!”

~ Mark Struckmann & Matthew Lebeda

“Michael is well versed on all lighting techniques and was very enthusiastic in presenting his knowledge. It was informative and inspirational. I enjoy listening and learning from people who possess the passion the we all have inside. The worshop could have extended way beyond 3 hours, but time was limited. Thank you Michael!”

~ John McDonald

“(The inLIGHTin’ed Presets) work great. If you like to see some pics, please visit my portfolio: www.mavabephoto.com
Once again thanks a lot. The presets are a lot of fun and they save me lots of time!”

~ Marcel

Thanks for the kind words. I am really looking forward to tomorrow! Hope to see you all on here to chat things up. I will be available to answer anything you need about photography or your business.

[Anna Costa]

Thanks again from coming on today Michael! Why don't you start with telling us about your InLightIn Workshops!

[Wayne Toshikazu]

Hello

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

Thanks again from coming on today Michael! Why don't you start with telling us about your InLightIn Workshops!

Hello!
Hopefully I am fashionably late

I am currently wrapping up my first year of my inLIGHTin Workshops. The response in the Buffalo NY area has been absolutely amazing and I have met so many photographers along the way. My workshops are geared towards each student and I come up with a custom sylibus that meets their particular needs.

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

For one student it could be all geared towards Photography 101 and how to operate the camera while another could be someone who has all the fundamentals and are looking to make their passion a business.

I also have some big projects in the works. I have a storefront where I sell Lightroom Presets, textures and whatnot and am in the process of making a photography DVD which should be available next year.

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

So I am here basically to throw out some advice and just hang out and chat so let me know if you have any other questions...

[Anna Costa]

Hello

Hi Wayne! Long time no see! Glad to see you on here.

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

Haha we got a slow one today... No worries.

[Anna Costa]

For one student it could be all geared towards Photography 101 and how to operate the camera while another could be someone who has all the fundamentals and are looking to make their passion a business.

I also have some big projects in the works. I have a storefront where I sell Lightroom Presets, textures and whatnot and am in the process of making a photography DVD which should be available next year.

Wow! Super impressive. I have a question. How have you found the time to juggle all your projects. Family, photo biz AND photo education? I tend to be better when I focus - so an VERY impressed with people that are great multi-taskers. Whats your secret?

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

One thing while I m not swamped with questions...

I am looking to take my inLIGHTin Workshops on the road so for anyone tuning in, get in touch with me if you would like to host an inLIGHTin Workshop in your hometown. The sooner the better with times, dates and locations so I can plan my photo biz around the travel.

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

For one student it could be all geared towards Photography 101 and how to operate the camera while another could be someone who has all the fundamentals and are looking to make their passion a business.

I also have some big projects in the works. I have a storefront where I sell Lightroom Presets, textures and whatnot and am in the process of making a photography DVD which should be available next year.

Wow! Super impressive. I have a question. How have you found the time to juggle all your projects. Family, photo biz AND photo education? I tend to be better when I focus - so an VERY impressed with people that are great multi-taskers. Whats your secret?

Oh it is easy. I actually have a device that adds 5 hours to a day for me to fit it all in

Seriously though it is VERY tough... It really helps to have a supportive family who understands that this is my passion, goal and what pays the bills and keeps a roof over our heads. I couldn't do this without them. My secret is really that I am always making good use of my time. Photo clients come first but I will stay up an extra couple hours or whatever it may be so I can pursue other outlets.

My newest venture... with all my free time is making iPhone apps. I am excited to see how that will go and if the response in the photography community will take to it.

[Wayne Toshikazu]

Hello

Hi Wayne! Long time no see! Glad to see you on here.

Yes, long time no see indeed!

I don't mean to sidetrack, but we're moving to Portland, OR, in a couple months. You and Mike should come visit!

And hello to Michael and a big thanks for doing this!

[Anna Costa]

BTW ANYONE WHO IS READING THIS AND WANTS TO HOP ON TO ASK QUESTIONS JUST REGISTER: http://photoforthepe.......Reg&CODE=00
I'LL VALIDATE YOU IMMEDIATELY.

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

So yeah, I can't tell you the last time I sat down to veg and watch a TV show or movie unless it was on a date night

[Anna Costa]

For one student it could be all geared towards Photography 101 and how to operate the camera while another could be someone who has all the fundamentals and are looking to make their passion a business.

I also have some big projects in the works. I have a storefront where I sell Lightroom Presets, textures and whatnot and am in the process of making a photography DVD which should be available next year.

Wow! Super impressive. I have a question. How have you found the time to juggle all your projects. Family, photo biz AND photo education? I tend to be better when I focus - so an VERY impressed with people that are great multi-taskers. Whats your secret?

Oh it is easy. I actually have a device that adds 5 hours to a day for me to fit it all in

Seriously though it is VERY tough... It really helps to have a supportive family who understands that this is my passion, goal and what pays the bills and keeps a roof over our heads. I couldn't do this without them. My secret is really that I am always making good use of my time. Photo clients come first but I will stay up an extra couple hours or whatever it may be so I can pursue other outlets.

My newest venture... with all my free time is making iPhone apps. I am excited to see how that will go and if the response in the photography community will take to it.

iPhone apps? Wow - you are superman! But seriously, if you create a super successful app you'll really be FREE! Very cool....

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

Wow 21 guests... I need some material to go with here so register and ask away everyone! haha.

to the guests, make sure you keep hitting the refresh button on your web browser so you can keep up with the interview! Not sure if you all know how this works.

[Anna Costa]

So yeah, I can't tell you the last time I sat down to veg and watch a TV show or movie unless it was on a date night

That makes sense. I am a distraction QUEEN! Need to stop reading books (non-business ones that is) and limit my media intake! Great advice...

[Wayne Toshikazu]

I'll throw this question out just because it's very relevant to my situation: ever had to move your business from one geographic location to another? I'm moving from southern California to Portland, OR, in a couple months, so in some ways will be starting from scratch again (minus the portfolio building). I've only been in business about a year, so I don't have that much to lose, but any advice for someone making that kind of a transition?

[MichaelAlanPhoto]

I figure that I mind as well make SOME use out of my computer science degree from college right?

I have some really cool ideas that are going through my head and am just cracking down on how to program those stupid apps haha. Once I get past the learning curve of picking up a new programming language (or a programming interface in this case) then I will be on my way...