CALVENDO self-publishers in conversation: Terry Hewlett

Posted on 26. October 2016 by CALVENDO-Team

No matter if power- or narrowboats, Terry Hewlett has it all covered in his Calvendo calendar portfolio (and more!). The Wiltshire-based photographer, who also runs photography workshops, has more than 40 years of professional experience. Working as a wedding photographer, he has had many a (hopefully) happy couple in front of his lense and now intends to concentrate more on his “old love” landscape photography in future. Learn more about the Royal Photographic Society associate in our interview and don’t miss his really good advice on the process of creating calendars!

Terry, can you talk a bit about your background as a photographer and how and when you took up photography?

My passion for photography extends way back to my teenage years when I left my then current employment and started a 2-year full time photography course. During my two years I won a Royal Society of Arts Bursary competition. I then ran a commercial photographic studio in Northern Ireland.

Terry’s Narrowboats calendar

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Tips and tools for calendar self-publishers

Posted on 11. October 2016 by CALVENDO-Team

Need tips and tools for calendar publishing? Here’s a bunch of handy links that we’ve picked and mixed from different Calvendo sources and bundled in one place here:

If you either haven’t set up a project on Calvendo before or want to remind yourself of the essentials, take a look at “Important things to remember when designing a calendar”
For some visual guidance, tune into the Calvendo YouTube channel with tutorials on different topics, from cover design to self-marketing
Speaking of which: Why self-publishing means self-marketing – things you can do to spread the word about your work
Getting social: How to easily promote your calendars on Facebook and other social media platforms
Need a design booster? Then try the Calvendo design templates featuring professional title page layouts!

CALVENDO self-publishers in conversation: David Ireland

Posted on 5. October 2016 by CALVENDO-Team

David Ireland’s photographic ventures started when his nephew appointed him as ‘official wedding photographer’. Since then, his camera has never been too far away and his Calvendo calendar portfolio reflects his passion for photogenic locations and motives, with castles, cathedrals and steam trains.

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David, can you talk a bit about your background as a photographer and how and
when you took up photography?

About 10 years ago I was asked by my nephew to photograph his wedding but at the time only had a cheap compact digital camera. I bought a second-hand Canon 300D (which I still own) for the job. Not many days go by now when I haven’t pressed the shutter button for one reason or another. I only use my cameras fully manual now and take 90% plus photos in RAW format.

David’s Anglican Cathedrals calendar, part of the Calvendo Gold edition

From the Anglican Cathedrals calendar

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