http://www.mazmatin.com Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:28:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Maz Matin no http://www.mazmatin.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mazmatin.com http://www.mazmatin.com/uncategorized/should-photographers-be-on-instagram http://www.mazmatin.com/uncategorized/should-photographers-be-on-instagram#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:00:27 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=1036 There seems to be a very strong love/hate relationship with  Photographers & Instagram. But did you know Instagram now has over 800 million registered users and over 5 million+ photos are uploaded daily! Everybody likes pictures but if you’re a photographer then it’s your passion and business. Here are 7 reasons  Instagram is a great [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/uncategorized/should-photographers-be-on-instagram/feed 1 http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/powerful-twitter-tips-infographic http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/powerful-twitter-tips-infographic#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:00:10 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=1007 With so many Social Media platforms to choose from you can really get overwhelmed with keeping up to date with them all. So what can you do if your still building up your business using Social media?  Start by mastering one instead of tackling all of the key players ie Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/powerful-twitter-tips-infographic/feed 0 http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/6-killer-twitter-strategies-for-photographers http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/6-killer-twitter-strategies-for-photographers#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:00:23 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=377 Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms available . A common problem I hear from business owners is that their using Twitter but don’t really see any results. So for this weeks post I’ve decided to give you some simple yet killer strategies to help you see the real benefits that Twitter [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/social-media/6-killer-twitter-strategies-for-photographers/feed 0 http://www.mazmatin.com/business/7-super-ideas-to-create-content-for-your-photography-blog http://www.mazmatin.com/business/7-super-ideas-to-create-content-for-your-photography-blog#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:57 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=389 Need to get your blog going? Struggling with what to do ? Here are 7 things you can implement today. Blogging has the advantage of getting exposure for your business, in todays market it is really important to keep your business name at the forefront for new and existing customers.  If your creating great content [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/business/7-super-ideas-to-create-content-for-your-photography-blog/feed 2 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-event-photographer-of-the-year-2011-martin-hobby-006 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-event-photographer-of-the-year-2011-martin-hobby-006#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:21 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=636   In episode 006 I talk to Martin Hobby  SWPP award winning event photographer of the year 2011.  Martin has had a very successful year last year as he received 23 silver awards , 2 gold awards, was shortlisted for  Interior Architecture Photographer of the Year and finished up winning SWPP Event photographer of the [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-event-photographer-of-the-year-2011-martin-hobby-006/feed 0 Award Winning Photographer   - In episode 006 I talk to Martin Hobby  SWPP award winning event photographer of the year 2011.  Martin has had a very successful year last year as he received 23 silver awards , 2 gold awards, was shortlisted for  Interior Architecture Photographe...   In episode 006 I talk to Martin Hobby  SWPP award winning event photographer of the year 2011.  Martin has had a very successful year last year as he received 23 silver awards , 2 gold awards, was shortlisted for  Interior Architecture Photographer of the Year and finished up winning SWPP Event photographer of the year .       In this episode we discuss: Why Twitter & Facebook is brilliant for commercial work Why PR companies choose him How he nearly ended up doing a very different type of Photography   The Winning Image- Event Photograph Of The Year       About Martin Hobby- Event Photographer Of  The Year   Martin didn’t want to be a photographer, he wanted to study pottery and ceramics at school, but as he was the only one they decided not to run the course, so he took photography instead. He already had a head start as his father had been a wedding photographer in the 70’s so taught him all about apertures and shutters speeds while he was very young. Martin has always worked in photography shooting his 1st wedding at just 16 years old, when he got to 30 he once again tried to get out of photography and get a “proper job” but he just couldn’t settle into the 9-5 so started freelancing about 2 ½ years ago. In the last couple of years Martin has won quite a few SWPP awards and now mainly shoots commercial work, band promo’s and live music…with a handful of weddings thrown in to the mix to keep him on his toes. He loves the variety that comes with freelancing, for example one week last year, Martin was sitting 50 foot up an Oak tree while it was being cut down around him taking pictures for a Tree Surgeons company, the next day he was photographing handbags from the designer Patrick Cox, then at the weekend he was pointing his camera at Lemmy from Motorhead as they played to 10,000 people! Martin can be contacted directly  here If you have any questions or comments let us know below. Maz Matin no 29:22 http://www.mazmatin.com/posts/sony-world-photography-awards-winner http://www.mazmatin.com/posts/sony-world-photography-awards-winner#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 12:58:11 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=684 The Sony World Photography awards has been dubbed as  the global photographic event of the year. The competition  received 112,000 entries from around the globe which is  the highest number of entries to date. Mitch Dobrowner  an American photographer won the prestigious award of L’Iris D’Or for his extraordinary collection of images – Storms and [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/posts/sony-world-photography-awards-winner/feed 0 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/award-winning-travel-photographer-shares-her-secrets-to-capturing-a-magical-moment-with-an-umbrella-and-torch http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/award-winning-travel-photographer-shares-her-secrets-to-capturing-a-magical-moment-with-an-umbrella-and-torch#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:27:01 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=608 In this weeks podcast series I talk to Donna Murray who was  awarded the SWPP travel photographer  of the year 2011.     In this episode Donna shares : The story behind her award winning image which required the help of some personal protection to get that shot! Her photography Journey from childhood to presesnt [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/award-winning-travel-photographer-shares-her-secrets-to-capturing-a-magical-moment-with-an-umbrella-and-torch/feed 0 SWPP,Travel photography In this weeks podcast series I talk to Donna Murray who was  awarded the SWPP travel photographer  of the year 2011. -   -   - In this episode Donna shares : The story behind her award winning image which required the help of some personal p... In this weeks podcast series I talk to Donna Murray who was  awarded the SWPP travel photographer  of the year 2011.     In this episode Donna shares : The story behind her award winning image which required the help of some personal protection to get that shot! Her photography Journey from childhood to presesnt How she constantly  develops her skills  and how the ability to think on your feet can do wonders in capturing magical moments  The Award Winning Travel Photograph     About  Donna Murray   Donna’s interest in photography began early on at secondary school and she continued her passion for taking photographs through to college and degree courses, graduating in 2006 from Napier University with a BA HONS in Photography, film and imaging. She became a Press Photographer and gained national attention when she was shortlisted for ScotRail Young press photographer of the year in 2007.  Donna decided to pursue her love for photography and combine it with travel in 2009 by taking a year out to explore various countries. Back in Scotland, Donna started her own business, where she has worked for the likes of Historic Scotland, The big Issue and many other companies.  She also photographs weddings, which she has found a new passion for, creating quirky, dramatic and beautiful photographs. To find out more about Donna she can be contacted here   The image we discussed in the podcast     If you have any questions or comments let us know below.       Maz Matin no 31:42 http://www.mazmatin.com/business/6-photography-website-mistakes-that-cost-you-customers http://www.mazmatin.com/business/6-photography-website-mistakes-that-cost-you-customers#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:19:09 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=396 This week I’m going to show you the Top 6 Mistakes that Photography Websites make.    Using Flash Many photographers absolutely love Flash and from a visual point of view I agree flash can do some amazing things . Yes I admit it does look great, but unfortunately Google can’t read it, which means your not using Google [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/business/6-photography-website-mistakes-that-cost-you-customers/feed 1 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-photographer-2011-pete-denness http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-photographer-2011-pete-denness#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:49:51 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=329 In this weeks podcast I talk to  award winning photographer Pete Denness who was awarded  SWPP Wildlife  photographer of the year 2011. His image was also exhibited at the Host Gallery and published  in The Sunday Times Spectrum.     In this interview Pete shares The  story behind  capturing the “Dark Hare” which led to [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-photographer-2011-pete-denness/feed 1 In this weeks podcast I talk to  award winning photographer Pete Denness who was awarded  SWPP Wildlife  photographer of the year 2011. His image was also exhibited at the Host Gallery and published  in The Sunday Times Spectrum. -   -   - In this weeks podcast I talk to  award winning photographer Pete Denness who was awarded  SWPP Wildlife  photographer of the year 2011. His image was also exhibited at the Host Gallery and published  in The Sunday Times Spectrum.     In this interview Pete shares The  story behind  capturing the "Dark Hare" which led to being awarded  wildlife photographer of the year 2011 . ( See below) Resources he uses to make sure he is on top of his game How he gets his inspiration and more...    Wildlife Photograph Of The Year 2011- "Dark Hare"  The Winning Image   About Pete Denness Peter started photography 4 and half years ago, combining it with a love of wildlife and the natural world. This led him to photograph his image "Dark Hare"  which has won several awards including The Societies Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 and joint 3rd Place in the Overall Catagory.  His work was also exhibited in the HOST gallery in East London last summer and published in the Sunday Times Spectrum and BBC Countryfile Magazines. Peter is currently focused on growing his wedding photography business, and having joined the SWPP  he is now aiming to gain his Licentiate qualification by the end of the year. Pete can be contacted directly at www.petedenness.com   Enjoy the podcast and make sure you ask all of your questions and leave comments below.           Maz Matin no 17:10 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-wedding-bridal-portraiture-photographer-2011-andrea-evzonas-mm002 http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-wedding-bridal-portraiture-photographer-2011-andrea-evzonas-mm002#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:02:17 +0000 Maz Matin http://mazmatin.com/?p=342 In this weeks podcast I talk to award winning photographer Andreas Evzonas who was awarded  SWPP  Wedding Bridal Portraiture Photographer of the Year 2011.   Andreas is  also one of Cyprus’s highest paid wedding photographers in this interview Andreas shares How he constantly pushes himself to create new dramatic photographs Which photographers inspire him Why passion is [...]]]> http://www.mazmatin.com/podcasts/swpp-wedding-bridal-portraiture-photographer-2011-andrea-evzonas-mm002/feed 0 In this weeks podcast I talk to award winning photographer Andreas Evzonas who was awarded  SWPP  Wedding Bridal Portraiture Photographer of the Year 2011. -   - Andreas is  also one of Cyprus's highest paid wedding photographers in this intervie... In this weeks podcast I talk to award winning photographer Andreas Evzonas who was awarded  SWPP  Wedding Bridal Portraiture Photographer of the Year 2011.   Andreas is  also one of Cyprus's highest paid wedding photographers in this interview Andreas shares How he constantly pushes himself to create new dramatic photographs Which photographers inspire him Why passion is so important  About Andreas Evzonas After graduating from College and working in the USA for a period of 10 years Andreas decided to move back to Paphos, Cyprus and open his own studio. He is well known for wedding photography and portraiture. Andrea’s photography is about capturing the moment and the essence of each person in those moments. Andreas captures the spirit of the people he photographs, the happiness, love and joy expressed in a look, a touch, a smile. He constantly pushes himself to create new dramatic photographs.     What makes Andreas different is his passion for photography; his ability to make everybody feel comfortable and relaxed during sessions and his enthusiasm to go that `extra mile’ to ensure every customer receives the best that he can give. Andreas can be contacted through his website  www.evzonas.com   THE WINNING IMAGE   Enjoy the podcast and make sure you ask all of your questions and leave comments below.   Maz Matin no 11:56