What’s been the latest buzz about Fast Track this week?
Alisha Whitely was given a copy of Fast Track Photographer on her birthday at the Imaging USA session in January. Her experience there was great, and now that she has read the book, she can see what all the hype is about. Her and her friends have said how much the book changed their lives. Alisha is in the process of her pDNA assessment, and she can’t wait for the results because she knows it will help her greatly in her future as a photographer.
“What I am learning from this book is going to be instrumental in my future! Dane’s goal is to set you up to win!”
If you are a pro or aspiring photographer, Christine Tremoulet wants you to come to the FastTrack Photographer and PUG meeting in Houston, TX. She wants to meet all of the amazing people out there that are willing to bring something to the table. To find out more information on the meeting go here.
Don’t want to wait until May to get your copy of Fast Track?
We’ve figured out a way for you to have your cake and eat it too.
CLICK HERE to pre-order the revised and expanded version of Fast Track Photographer (coming out in May) on Amazon. Then, just show us the receipt in Vegas and we’ll give you a copy of the original for free. Yep… you read that right… pre-order the new version for $11.46 and get the second book gratis. Since both come with a free pDNA 2.0, you can make a friend with your second copy too.
Here’s how it works…
Pre-order the book
Show us the receipt from Amazon printed on paper (or from your iPhone) in Vegas
When we see the receipt we will give you a copy the first version of Fast Track Photographer at WPPI.
Click PLAY to get a brief explanation of what’s happening with this year’s New Media Lounge at WPPI.
Special thanks to WPPI, Pictage, The Bui Brothers & the Fast Track Photographercommunity for making this thing real. NOTE: If there’s anyone (really, anyone!) you especially want to hear from on AskDane in Vegas, let us know in the comments below and we’ll do our best.
CLICK HERE for all the Fast Track WPPI Events that are happening and be sure to Facebook or Follow Dane for up to the minute updates. Tickets are required for some events so be sure to get them right away.
Can’t wait.
-Dane
PS… I know the audio timing is off on the player… please forgive. We’re going for excellence over perfection. Besides it makes me feel like a Kung Fu movie star. Thanks!
Mandi Singer didn’t know that such a close community of photographers could exist until she attended Dane Sanders’ Fast Track Photographer workshop in Jacksonville, FL. Mandi was thrilled to have her friends with her and to make so many new ones during her time there. She learned so much through the Fast Track workshop, and can’t wait to look back on her experience and see how much she has grown.
“I think the most incredible part of the workshop is the “For Each Other” concept. I know participants in the workshop are for me and I am there for them no matter what!! The relationship spreads to other Fast Trackers across the nation and makes for a really special group of photographers that have a bond never before seen in the photography community.”
Camera town website recently posted an article on the WPPI conference coming to Las Vegas, NV. In it they discuss the key photographers that are going to be speaking. In this category is Dane Sanders. They go on to write a little bit about each photographer presenting there, and what to know about them. Check out more on what they say about Dane Sanders and his Fast Track Photography method.
“Don’t miss this must-see workshop from Fast Track Photographer author Dane Sanders.”
What do you love about Fast Track? Want to win passes to WPPI?
We’re really excited about WPPI and we have a bunch of exciting events planned (you’ll find them at: http://blog.fasttrackphotographer.com/wppi/). We want you to come too! We are giving away 10 passes to WPPI to 10 lucky winners who twitter the reasons that they love Fast Track!
With the heart holiday just a couple days away, I wanted to encourage you to go love on yourself & your photo business right now. If you haven’t recently, CLICK HERE & take the newly updated Photographer DNA 2.0 (pDNA) assessment.
I think this would be especially helpful if you’re needing a little clarity or refresher on what you do best and want some advice on how to max out your photo business potential right now.
Also, if you’ve taken the pDNA before, you’re stoked because when you take it again now, you can see how far you’ve progressed! Just use your login and your past results will be there waiting for you.
Finally, type in “LOVEYOU” (because I do) in the promo code & get 25% off the test until this Sunday.
Please spread the word about spreading the love. Thanks.
What’s been the latest buzz about Fast Track this week?
After two and half years as a photographer, Jennifer Kathryn believed there was no “fast track” in the photography business. However after being given Dane Sanders’ “Fast Track Photographer” book, her ideas quickly changed. When she discovered that the words before her were a huge eye opener, she couldn’t put the book down. She was introduced to a concept of the importance of the individual that really made an impact on her.
“What I was reading was not a photography manual or an inspirational book, but a resource that would help me discover my core strengths and passion as an individual and how to transpose those abilities into practical skills for my business. There is no fast track to honing our skill- or discovering who we are. But the concept is that as a business, as a brand, as photographers, we are more than the images we produce.”
Steve Ladrola Photography is exciting about having Dane Sanders as their host this year in Boston, MA. Steve highly recommends this workshop to and photographer in the midst of a challenging economic time, as well photographers starting a business, or those just interested in learning more. He assures you that this will be a very beneficial workshop. Check out more here.
“Join in for TWO intense days with Dane as he works with you to get you on the Fast Track with training that will have more impact on your bottom line and professional satisfaction than any other investment you will make this year.”
Joe Young blogged about his recent thoughts on “Fast Track Photographer”. After reading it, he had a lot of pointers to focus on that helped him with some self realization as a photographer. Joe found the pDNA test very interesting. Joe connects himself to the content of Dane’s book in very useful way.
“One good point is that you are not selling photography but yourself. Because there is only one of you there is no competition. It is also good that you always remain an amateur at heart. The origin means “to love.” To never forget why you got into photography to start with. Amen to that!”
Morgan Trinker discuss just about everything Photography on her blog. When approaching the business side of photography, Morgan raves about how essential “Fast Track Photographer” is.
“I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Dane will blow your mind with such amazing wisdom on how to build a photography business around your own personal brand. This is a must read for those who are considering turning this into a career.”
This post was written by Katie, a Dane Sanders Intern.
Dane was interviewed on this weeks episode of the WPPI Podcast. Listen to Dane discuss what he is bringing to the table at the 31st WPPI in Las Vegas. Through the interview Dane talks about how business and creativity can come together to build success for those who struggle between being just an artist, or just a business person. Dane helps those interested in getting into the industry by lending his thoughts on what he feels is most important to get you on the right track, in a quick and effective way.
This post was written by Joshua, a Dane Sanders Photographer
A number of Fast Trackers are featured on Showit Sites Best of 2009 contest such as Leila Jones, Gabriel Ryan, Erin Fults, Gail Werner, and Ginger Murray. We are very excited about how each of them has produced remarkable websites using Showit and how there sites are being noticed. Great work you guys!
We just voted for our favorites. You can vote on Facebook for the best of on Showit’s Facebook page. Go over and take a look at some of the websites that are featured. Vote for your favorites.
Interested in getting Showit for yourself? Use this link for a discount.
What’s been the latest buzz about Fast Track this week?
Brandi Tolliver just attended her first PUG meeting where Dane Sanders was speaking. It was a very heartwarming and emotional experience for her. After participating in the meeting she only had wonderful things to say about what Dane had taught her, and who he is as a person. Brandi had great self discovery through the meeting, and has new aspirations to apply Dane’s ideas into her personal photography methods. She posted a blog to share her encounter.
“The part that stuck out the most for me was…stop being afraid to fail, to stand out, to believe the truth because everything is already inside and if I set my mind to it…IT IS POSSIBLE (and yes, it will take hard work).”
Lloyd England asked the question “Who is Dane Sanders?”. With his eager to know the answer, he applied to win Dane’s “Fast Track Photographer” book on Twitter. After winning a copy, and recently receiving it in the mail, he is really excited about diving into the book and learning about who Dane is and how to become a Fast Track Photographer.
As a regular attendee of the PUG meeting, Connie Rollins was especially interested in going to this years event. She had heard great things about the speakers coming and was looking forward to listening and learning more. Connie was having a great time talking about photography and business that the time flew by. She enjoyed Dane’s use of questioning the audience and making them really think about who they are, and what they want to achieve.
“Dane asked us a lot of thought provoking questions about how we personally viewed ourselves as photographers and how we perceived our businesses. We left with a lot to think about, and a lot of action items to complete.”
Love Life Images blog recently talked about how important they feel the Fast Track Photographer workshop is. They encourage anyone in the Washington D.C. area to come out on Feb. 10-11th to learn why Dane’s Fast Track ideas have been such a hit throughout the photography community. In the blog they mention the major topics to be discussed at the workshop and how it can benefit you.
“If you haven’t seen him speak, then you are missing out on something very special. He’s considered one of the top educators in the wedding industry. But, it goes beyond that. This tour is about how to help you define yourself both as an artist and within your business. Two very, very important componants of success in photography and in this market”
Check out more here. Love Life Images is also giving away a special discount to those who sign up for the workshop!
Gwendolyn Tundermann made a visit to the PUG meeting. In her blog about her time there, she starts off by wishing Dane a very Happy Birthday. She goes on to explain how inspiring Dane was at the meeting, and how Fast Track Photographer has been a great help in shaping her ideas of the Photography business. Dane’s workshop really made an impact on her, and she put into great words how it helped her.
“He literally wrote the book on how to start your photography business the right way with “Fast Track Photographer.””
“A lot of what I learned was deeply personal and it will be a different experience for everyone. Dane really encouraged me to listen to the conversation I was having internally, which is usually discouraged when someone is speaking. But there were some definite “A ha!” moments that I had during the workshop and I would have tuned them out had he not encouraged me to listen.”
