The Berkeley Power System Workshop
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 12:20PM | Kevin Kubota So they say that social networking is not a substitute for REAL face-to-face networking...and I agree, it's true. However, at my recent workshop in Berkeley, CA at the Claremont Hotel, it was great to connect in person with quite a few people who I had only previously met through Twitter or Facebook. It was neat to see how the online familiarity became a jump start to a personal connection.
I also realized how powerful social networking can be, as heard from several people who attended that they had found out about the workshop solely from Twitter or Facebook. What great ways to share information!
I was also pleasantly surprised that during our social dinners and gatherings after hours, friends were able to put aside their phones for a while and "be present" to enjoy the moment. We are all guilty of that connection obsession, to some degree, and I'm making a conscious effort myself to peek at the phone only while solo – giving my surroundings the attention they, or it, deserves.
The workshop was a two-day, two-part program with the first day being free and sponsored by Asukabook. We did demonstrations of the awesome new Asukabook Maker software (free to users), and shared new book styles and options. Bill Moore, from Silverback Imaging, gave a nuts-and-bolts talk about essential "partners" that every studio should know about. Bill is a very smart business man, and it's great he's sharing that knowledge with photographers both new and experienced.
Thanks to all that were there! It was so much fun...er, including the trap set for me to have to dance for the class, and I hope to see you all again soon. As promised, the workshop notes are available here. These notes are for workshop attendees only, so please remember that you'll need the password given out at the event to open the downloaded files. Cheers!
Cornerstones of Success (Monday evening session)
Studio Power System (Tuesday all-day session)
Reader Comments (5)
Hi Kevin, that workshop was AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It was extremely informative and well worth attending. Thank you for answering my questions. I felt like I had so many and you took the time to answer them. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for such a great workshop! I can't tell enough you how fantastic it was for me. I not only learned a ton, but was thoroughly entertained... and yes, I tweeted your dance for all to see!
Kevin~thanks so much for your excellent workshop!! You really are a gifted teacher and are so generous and giving with your information. I also really appreciate your sense of humor and ease in front of all of us. Your LR tips are invaluable. I highly recommend your workshop and thank you for offering this one day budget-friendly version still jam packed with useful information. Thanks for your inspiration!!
cheers, Cara Gardner
www.caramiaphotography.com
Dude you rock....and you dance well. Till we meet again Kevin!!
Kevin,
I've been learning in bootcamps and seminars from you since 2004 and you never cease to amaze me. Your personal knowledge base digital imaging and photoshop is broad and keeps growing. Your personal style of teaching and communicating is most pleasant, effective and "in the present" every time I see or hear from you. The multiple organizations you have developed and built around you is composed of more people like you with GREAT ATTITUDES. I don't think I've ever met anyone in your organizations who I have felt "lukewarm" about. It's all good.
PLEASE just email the password to "studio power system" pdf so I can open the darn thing!
You're the best. Love you.
Maria Karras