Come On In and Stay A While

Welcome to the blog of Staja Studios. We are STAcey and JAson Thon, the dynamic duo (self proclaimed) behind Staja Studios! This blog serves as our way to keep in touch with everyone we know, like, and love. We thought it would be a fun way for people who know us to keep up with what is going on in our lives and studio, and a wonderful way for those of you who may have just met us to learn more about who we are.
We would like to bring together our professional and personal lives. You can expect to see pictures from our latest weddings, engagement shoots, portraits, etc. As well as some personal, fine art, family pics, and other projects. In addition, we will be sharing our "Cheers and Jeers", and other random ramblings about whatever strikes our fancy. In the future we are also looking for ways to make things more interactive, if you will. This may include voting for a particular marketing piece, contests, and various other activities.
Thank you all for stopping by, and don't forget to - Get Captured!
- Jason & Stacey Thon

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Photographers Resources

Hey Everyone,

We are looking forward to slowly starting a new section on the blog called photographers resources. Ideally this will eventually become a staple, but for now, will make an occasional appearance. There are so many great people out there who are willing to share and give insight, that we wanted to try and help do our part. In the line of some photographers who Stacey and I really look up to, like Mike Colon, [b]ecker, and Joe Photo. We will periodically be giving our thoughts, and some tips on what we find helpful in photography and in general. Please keep in mind that these are just things that we may find helpful, interesting, or thought provoking. By no means, do we claim they are the best way or the only way. Hopefully everyone may learn something. I am more amazed than ever at the things we use in our business that came from a much different experience than photography. We learned right away, that it is one thing to know how to take a picture, it is something entirely different to run a business.

With that in mind, our first recommendation is to get involved! Become active in your industry, community, whatever interests you. There are so many good people out there that are willing to help and share ideas, etc. You never what those new relationships will lead to in the future. I know there are a lot of people out there who like to operate on their own little island, scared that they may reveal the secret to their success. It is our belief that we can all help one another in some way, and elevate the entire industry in return.

Following with today's topic, here is a picture of me doing my first speech for some fellow photographers at our last PUG meeting.

(picture compliments of Paul Fletcher with PSF Photography)

After coming back so inspired from Mike Colon's Workshop, I wanted to share some of the under the radar things I learned. Some of which included stepping out of your shell, trying new things, taking risks, and building new relationships.

Take Care and Be Involved!

- Jason

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