Where does the time go? It's just about mid-March and I have not posted anything this month. Well, in my defense I have been quite busy trying to create and build an environment in the south suburbs for photographers, models, makeup artist, stylists and designers. The environment that I am trying to facility will provide an opportunity for awareness, networking and skill building. Currently, the majority of the events or workshops take place in the city or north of the city. Well, truth be told, there is talent in the south suburbs and I know it will take more than myself to make a difference. I don't plan on going at it by myself. My goal is to be a facilitator and help foster awareness here in the south suburbs.
So, how do I plan on doing this you ask. Well, for starters I started a new meetup group called Blue Island Photography (http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/) and membership is free. Secondly, I secured a spacious location to hold monthly or bi-monthly events / workshops. I have scheduled the first event/workshop for March 19, 2011. I have worked pretty diligently promoting the event and I can truly say that the old adage of "Build it and they will come" is a bit of a fallacy. That adage should be changed to "Build it and work your butt off promoting and you might get a response". Honestly, I have learned quite a bit during this short period of time attempting to establish industry awareness in the south suburbs. Everyone aspiring to be in the industry as either a photographer, model, makeup artist, stylists or designer is only six people away from become a huge success.
So, saying all that I say this. If your an aspiring model, photographer, makeup artist, stylist or designer you should be working your craft as much as you can and as frequently as you can. The events / workshops that I will be hosting offers such an outlet. To find out more about the event/workshop scheduled for March 19, 2011 visit http://www.meetup.com/BlueIslandPhotography/events/16723609/ also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197187973642987 the event is open to every that has a desire to improve and network.
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