new album on facebook

I played with old Hollywood style photography today. All the shots are black and white and have that George Hurrell flair.
I will add a couple of them here, but please check them out on my website:
http://wertmanphotography.net/Wertman_Photography/Galleries/Galleries.html

and on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=176695&id=118740478822&upload=1

I would love some feedback as I need to pick three out of them to add to my upcoming show.
Here are a few:

model shoot

I recently worked on a model shoot and found it very inspiring. It is nice to work with models because they have a goal in mind that most consumers don't. They want to be hired. It creates a different atmosphere and is a lot of fun. Individuals come to me for personal or business shots and while that is fun as well, I don't have a make-up artist to help make the person look their best. In most cases that is fine, because most women know how to do their make-up and are happy with the outcome.

Working with the models was different. I had a make-up artist and they looked picture ready. He also fixed their hair and when something did not work for the shots, he rearranged until it worked. Nice experience! I get to work with the agency again this next Friday. I am curious to see who I have this time.

at the moment I am working on creating the comp card designs. Fun Stuff. I am attaching some shots from the last shoot.
the agency I am working with is Maia modeling and talent agency in hagerstown, MD. They also run a finishing school, including business manners and general finishing behavior for younger people. Very nice group to work with. If you are interested in the services they offer, give them a call at 443-865-3068.

That's all for today.

Winning Image

today I won best color in show with my photograph titled: "Check Mate"
It, along with 32 other photos, including 2 more of mine, will be on display until April 1, 2010 at the contemporary school of art on Franklin street in Downtown Hagerstown, MD.
Below are the photos. Check Mate, reflection, spiders and trees

the Learning Curve

Since last summer when I started my business after graduating from Frostburg state, I have learned many things.

a. getting a business off the ground is harder and more involved than it seems.
b. traditional advertising does not work very well and is expensive.
c. social media is the way to go when advertising. (free and very effective)
d. For a photographer, nothing is better than word of mouth referrals.
e. Maryland is a demanding state to do business in.
f. living in city limits and doing business increases former demands.
g. being part of a networking group is great for business. (BNI is my choice, also the Chamber)
h. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FUN NO MATTER WHAT:)

Currently I am developing a brochure to attract soon to be high school seniors to my studio.
Portraiture is fun and always will be, as long as I get to approach it my way:)

To see that style, go to wertmanphotography.net

Local Photography show

I have three photos in this show, the opening is Saturday , March 20 at the contemporary school of the Arts on Franklin street in hagerstown, MD, come join us.
here is the link to the event on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150120076580411&ref=mf

General Information

Hi All:

Wertman Photography here. You can find me on facebook, same name, twitter, wertmanphoto, and on my website: wertmanphotography.net.

I am new to blogging but will attempt to create an interesting forum about projects and my journey as a photographer.