http://blog.tafota.com Designer Websites specifically for the Professional Photographer Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:22:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the proliferation of mobile devices and Apple's reluctance to enable Flash for their iPad's and iPhones we decided to create an HTML parallel site so you'll be visible to those on the go.  The added benefit is the SEO will be greatly improved. We think you'll like us so ... http://blog.tafota.com/2011/03/01/new-and-improved/ I was interviewed by David Warner of www.lensflare35.com where several of my images were profiled.  This is a great site for photographers at any stage of their career. http://blog.tafota.com/2010/04/27/interview/ Congratulations are in order for Bob Coates (www.fotografia-romantica.com) since he is the winner of the 4th quarter Tafota website contest.  Bob is based in Sedona, Arizona and is a very versatile photographer, being adept at portraits, weddings and commercial work.  He is also nationally known as a great instructor too.  Last, but not ... http://blog.tafota.com/2010/01/24/4th-quarter-contest-winner/ Last week Grant Oakes of Tafota had the opportunity to chat with Sara France for one of the weekly Pictage Podcasts.  She asked a slew of questions starting with how I got into photography and ending with a synopses of the PartnerCon program "Perception is Realty" that I did in New Orleans ... http://blog.tafota.com/2010/01/17/pictage-podcast/ Well, to say that it's been a fantastic week would be an understatement.  Pictage PartnerCon was a great experience with all the programs, the food and the people.  I wanted to take a moment to recognize a few people that really contributed to the huge success of the conference.  First ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/11/07/2009-partner-conference/ It's been a really great week in New Orleans at the Pictage Partner Conference.  I had the privilege of giving my presentation today and tomorrow morning will be leading a group of 25 photographers to do a creative composition shooting session with 2 models and later in the day photographing ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/11/04/pictage-partner-conference-2/ [caption id="attachment_66" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Lori Nordstrom"][/caption] Please give a round of applause to Lori Nordstrom for winning the 3rd quarter Tafota website contest.  She'll get a $50 gift certificate from Renaissance Albums, an instructional DVD from David Beckstead and a $50 check from Tafota. Most of you are aware that Lori is an ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/10/31/3rd-quater-site-winner/ We relaunched Tafota today, complete with a new logo, pricing and offerings.  Other than that, we're the same company that brings you great service and tries to help you with marketing your business.  Look for us at Pictage Partner Con November 3-5, 2009 in New Orleans, Imaging USA in Nashville, ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/10/22/roll-out-of-new-site/ Less than 3 weeks to go (November 3-5) before Pictage Partner Con in New Orleans.  This is going to be a really fantastic show with a great line up of speakers.  Tafota will have a booth and will be rolling out new aspects of their website offerings.  The founder and ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/10/14/pictage-partner-conference/ Well, it's offical, Grant Oakes, president of Tafota, will be a speaker at the Pictage Partner Conference, held November 3-5, 2009 in New Orleans.  The program is entitled "Perception is Reality" and will focus on how to attract and book the high end bride.  All the details of this amazing ... http://blog.tafota.com/2009/08/06/pictage-partner-con/