Inferno 2010 was a huge success.

Some comments and feedback….

Thanks so much to everyone that made me feel right at home at my very first and definitly not the last.. I had a WONDERFUL time and the things I learned I am starting on next week.. Dawn I just love you, and Sheila ( both my outside buddies) I can’t say enough about either of them. Nicole and Bruce just jumped right in with no hesitation to explain lighting to me ( well nicole pointed her finger and said ” go get the lights!!” hahahaha, no bruce was amazing.. Everyone made some type of impact on me there and I learned so much and guess what I am not afraid of lighting anymore.. this whole lighting confusion is going DOWN I am taking it out.. lol Can’t wait for the next one.. THANKS TO ALL!!!

I just wanted to say Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome I received! I am a newbie and feel honored to feel like I was apart of this awesome group of wonderful talented photographers! I have to say I was a bit nervous since I am fairly new to the field and NOBS….. But as soon as I got there it all went away!! I felt so welcomed by everyone. I wish I was able to see everyone speak but the ones I did get to experience I learned so much and just boosted my passion even more!

Sandy Puc was a great experience as always….This was the 3rd time I’ve seen her and just loved it! I can’t believe Natalie and I made it to McDonald’s in under 10 minutes! And you are so very welcome to all the thank you’s we received for just a burger. smile It’s the least we can do for all that you guys have shared!

Thanks for another amazing Inferno Rob and James!

My wife Lisa & I would also like to thank all the speakers Will Crockett, Nick Coury, Scott Crosby, Danny & Dianne Rabalais, Mike Long, Shannon Walton,& Tana.

Thank you also to Allison, Rick B, Bill Foster, Mike long’s model(sorry i forget her name), Barb for also modeling, KrisG for recording and your lightroom class, & all the judges in the print competition. I would also like to thank Julia for being a great assistant during the shootout, Shawn (Riff) for jumping in and helping me get my camera working and Danny for being my awesome retoucher for the shootout. You guys are all amazing!

Top it all off with a awesome presentation by Sandy Puc at her seminar and you just can’t get any better than that. Wow what a week! Lisa & I have grown so much in the last week we can’t even begin to express everything that is going on in our minds and future. We’re so excited! noBS ROCKS!

Inferno has to be one of the 7 wonders of the world! There is an endless stream of knowledge and tons of photographers willing to teach you more! It’s like family, I cannot express my gratituted enough to James Hodgins and Rob Provencher for creating this wonderful forum and hosting these rockin’ get togethers! I have learned sooo much in the year that I have been on! Thank you! NoBSer for Life! Inferno Junkie!

The entire event, as well as all previous Inferno events since 2006, were video taped and are available to all No Bs Photo Success Inner Circle members.
One of the many benefits when you belong to the greatest online photography forum available today. Check it out!


If you are dead serious about growing your photography business, learning and discovering insider secrets from some of the best sources available in the industry, no-nonsense, no bull, no hype, no egos, no prima donnas, no academia, just the unadulterated. unvarnished, unsweetened truth from real photographers working in the trenches everyday, then this event is the years ‘must attend’ event.

Come on out an discover………

  • Off Camera Flash lighting that will rock your photography! Do you struggle with lighting and creating images that soar above the crowd? In today’s highly competitive photography market, it’s vital to bring images that your clients won’t see anywhere else. They must soar above the crowd and have impact, art, and composition. We’ll reveal an incredibly easy system how to make images fast, easy and guarantee your clients will love them. And pay you for!

  • Outrageous Marketing! Does your marketing SUCK!!?? Then you probably are making the same mistakes that so many in the photography industry make, over and over and over, with little or no results, nothing to show for it, and a sore head from beating it against the wall. The answer is simple! You aren’t outrageous enough! We’ll show you how you can kick up your marketing to new heights. Don’t listen to what the ‘experts’ are telling you. The photography industry is loaded with copy-cat, ‘lookie-me-isms’, weak, impotent and useless academia bull cr*p marketing that is nothing more than recycled and regurgitated ego driven marketing that does not stand out, not create a buzz and hardly makes the phone ring.

  • Meet up with other members and brainstorm, share and strategize photography marketing solutions. This is one of the best kept secrets to the Inferno Workhop- the meeting after the meeting.

Here’s who’s coming to Chicago to speak….plus many more.

Will Crockett- Founder Shootsmarter.comand FridayPhotoSchool.com. “The Seven Secrets to Better Color – In Camera, On-Screen, and On-The-Print”. When it comes to photography, Will is the guy even the pros look to for rock solid advice.
Listen to Will’s quick description……

Mike Long- Pindora’s Box How can you truly stand out from the growing crowd of wanna be photographers?  Sure, you need to know HOW to shoot good pictures, and you NEED to know good marketing, but if you really want to take a step up, then you need to find your passion – what it is about photography that gets your heart racing. Find that, and your clients will feel it, and you’ll be a winner. This year, I’ll be talking about finding my passion, and how it helped my business to grow, and made me happier too!  We’ll also be throwing a live model on stage for a shoot, and running quickly over my post-processing for pin-ups as well.

Listen to Mike’s quick description……

Nick has been the Editor of www.shootsmarter.com for over a year.  He’s also worked as a teaching and shooting assistant with Will Crocket for over ten years.  Through the week he works at Buckeye Color Lab as the Education Specialist and helps photographers of all skill levels on a daily basis.  He has an ability to take things that are technical and a bit geeky in nature and make it super simple to understand.  Digital capture has really simplified photography for most of us, but there are some absolutes that we all need to be aware of.  Every article that is submitted to ShootSmarter goes through the “Nick Filter” before it gets published.  Not just to get checked for technical accuracy, but for the ability to be easily read and understood.  Nick will make it fun to learn some tips and tricks that will save you hours in your photographic production and work flow

Listen to Nick’s quick description……

Scott Crosby- Scott Crosby is by far one of the most dynamic and successful senior photographers around. His marketing strategies will not only help you make money and profits, but is guaranteed to get your creativity going like nothing you’ve seen or heard before. He is the Anatomy of COOL!
Listen to Scott’s quick description……

Tana LeMay from Wild Sorbet. Do you want to learn some very cool insider secrets to decorating your studio reception area and create maximum impact? If so, then Tana’ presentation is a must see. Tana will reveal for  you many decorating strategies to create a high-impact ‘wow’ effect that sends your client a powerful and impressive message.

Listen to Tana’s quick description……

Danny Rabalais- You won’t find a more enthusiastic, dynamic, down to earth guy all wrapped up in a bundle of passion and ambition. Danny epitomizes the word ‘go-getter’. His studio has taken off and his photography and his marketing efforts are paying off and he’s grown a super successful studio…..

Listen to Danny’s quick description……

BONUS Night Owl Sessions: Starting at 7:00PM until 9:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday we are hosting two very popular must-attend events:

*NIGHT OWL  SESSION ONE-Shoot Out. This is crazy fun! Participants, newbies and grizzled old pros alike step up and under strict timelines and given a photo challenge that they create in front of everyone. They are then teamed up with a workflow/photoshop guru to finalize their image for a final vote from you.

*NIGHT OWL SESSION TWO-Open Forum- This is like a giant mastermind event, where we discuss and get feedback for all on hot topics to do with marketing, time management, studio management, photography etc etc. Always a huge hit with members!

Three Days of intense education that you won’t soon forget. Many of the ideas and strategies could help skyrocket your photography business. Who knows, this could be just what you been looking for.

7 Responses to “home”

  • Larry Johnson:
    February 2, 2010 at 10:56 am

    When, and how can I sign up for the Chicago Inferno event? Please include costs in your reply. Thank you in advance.

  • Amy:
    February 2, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    Is this open to non members yet? Please!!!!! :)

  • Lawrence Clemen:
    February 8, 2010 at 5:19 am

    I am interested in your conference but I would like an idea of how much it will cost. I am not a member yet and will probably join soon. Do I have to join to get the costs of the Chicago April conference?

    My one employee is leaving next month on maternity leave so I would have to close my studio since I have not yet decided to replace her. Any thoughts on that?

    I appreciate your feedback and opinions.

    yours,
    Lawrence Clemen

  • Rob:
    February 10, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Yes, all open to members and fees are all published on this page now…hope to see ya’ll there!
    Rob

  • Stephen King Rockford Photographer:
    April 21, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    My head is still spinning!! What a GREAT time. Learned so much useful information my brain exploded!

    Stephen King, Rockford, IL

  • Stephen King Rockford Photographer:
    April 21, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Rob and James,
    I referred my fans to this page so that they can see what I have been up to these past few days.
    Would you mind leaving this site up awhile longer so that my friends and families that I have photographed here in Rockford, IL can read about what I have subjected my poor little brain too these past few days. Ouch! It’s still hurting. (My brain that is)

    Stephen King Rockford’s premier family photographer

  • Stephen King Rockford Photographer:
    May 17, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    I have heard rumors that you are planning another photography training Inferno in Nashville, TN. Is that true.
    Stephen King Rockford, IL Family Photographer

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Testimonials

"I would not be where I am today if it were not for NoBS. Everything I am I owe to James, Rob and the rest of my NoBS ‘family.’ I have learned the ins-and-outs of my camera, the finer points of business and everything I know about camera room technique from NoBS.

I have been in business for 5 years, and 4 of them have been with NoBS. In the time I have been on the forum I have seen weekend warriors become a force to reckon with in the entire industry.

NoBS is full of the Movers and Shakers in this world. NoBS is the place for those who want to take their photography and business to the top. AMY COE, WYOMING"

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"NoBs is really the place on the net where I feel the most “Love”. If you want to learn, it’s the place.

If you want to teach your love of photgraphy, I think it’s the place too.

Kudos to Rob, James and all the community behind them!

Much much love to all of you…Stephane Raymond"

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"One of the most informative and innovative photography forums on the net. Rob and James have been instrumental in helping all of new and veteran photographers refine their craft and keep the learning curve going.

The networking and sharing that occurs on this forum are invaluable to me in growing as a photographer and helping me double my business in just over two years.

Keep it up.. and if you aren’t a member… you should be. Rob and James have organized a yearly convention “Inferno” since 2006 where we actually got to meet each other with fabulous speakers, seminars and training sessions.

You Go, NoBS…
Gail Kenney"

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"NoBS exemplifies internet learning at its best - it is a community in the truest sense of the word - all levels are embraced and no one puts themselves above anyone else, in action or in word - best value for the money I’ve ever spent! Denise..."

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"NOBS is the reason my studio sales went up over 75% in one year. I’m taking my husband, three kids, my four parents and myself on a round trip to Walt Disney World including rooms, park tickets, meals and plane tickets for one week because of my success this past year which I attribute to NOBS! And yes, I’m a stay-at-home mom, too! To date, I’ve referred four photographers to this site and they love it! KELLY"

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"I don’t have words to describe NoBS.. it’s wonderful beyond any expection a new photographer could ever have. I’ve only been there a few months and I’ve learned and grown so much already. It is truly an invaulable resource for any photographer. You are immediatley welcomed and inspired beyond anything you could imagine. If you want to be a photographer, if you already are a photographer, or if you maybe someday want to give it a try you need to come to this site. It’s priceless. JAMIE"

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"No question has gone unanswered!! So far everything and anything I’ve ever wanted to know about photography has been quickly available, It is such a welcome and wonderful learning environment. The professionals on this site are so full of knowledge and expertise they are something to look up to and aspire to. I consider everything i’ve achieved so far I owe to the help and idea’s I’ve gotten from NOBS. I would never give up my membership, for anything! I check the site many times a day, and there is always something new and exciting to see!! I have not tried any other forums and don’t feel the need to do so everything i’ve needed so far is on NOBS, The information and comfort of knowing there is someone there to guide you and share their knowledge is priceless.
JENNIFER GAUDETTE"

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"NO BS is the reason my studio sales went up over 75% in one year. I’m taking my husband, three kids, my four parents and myself on a round trip to Walt Disney World including rooms, park tickets, meals and plane tickets for one week because of my success this past year which I attribute to NOBS! And yes, I’m a stay-at-home mom, too! To date, I’ve referred four photographers to this site and they love it!
Kelly"

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"Hi Rob,
Just wanted to drop you and Hodgy a quick email to let you both know what a great time my husband had at "The Inferno at The Falls". My husband's name is Brian, I believe he said you called him the motorcycle guy! Anyway he got home about 11:30 last Wed. and he talked nonstop until I finally had to ask him to stop around 1am since I am still a working girl and had to get up early. By time I got home on Thursday, it was the same thing: listen to this, look at this picture or website, let's try this or do this. He is so pumped up about taking the next step to make our business even more successful. He made a ton of great contacts and came home with so much information that we are still trying to sift through it. One the best things though was the print competition. Brian always questions whether or not his work is good - even though everyone tells him it is great! Then he placed third out of 100 prints and being voted by his peers... that did more for his confidence level than words can explain. I just wanted to say Thanks so much for helping Brian see his own potential. We are looking forward to meeting you guys again - maybe next time I can come!
JJJ Dee Little"

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