Role:
•Full time (temp contract to permanent)
•Regular office hours (M-F / 9 am – 5 pm)

Pay Rate:
$10 – $13

Responsibilities include:
•Online updates and maintenance of website, blog, forum, social networking,etc
•Provide general administrative support to owner
•Input registration transactions using credit, cash or cheques
•Maintain a registration database of over 500 students
•Professionally respond to customer inquiries over the phone, email and in the studio
•Maintain calendars and schedules
•Manage the ordering of office supplies
•Help with the organization of special events (exhibits, competitions, etc)
•Perform basic accounting using Quick Books accounting software
•Other duties and special projects as required

Required qualifications/skills/experience:
•Reliable and professional
•Self starter with demonstrated administrative skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) & general internet
•Positive attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work both independently and in a team

Please email your cover letter and resume to info@gtaphotographyclasses.com

This workshop will be designed to help the aspiring photographer get off to a good start in their business and avoid some of the common mistakes and pitfalls new entrepreneurs can typically make.  Save yourself many headaches, lost time and money with this one day business workshop.

Led by Ana Belic, who was first hand experience in making a difficult career transition to the field of photography.  She was able to start and build her business into a profitable and thriving business in less than one year.  Ana Belic completed her BComm at University of Toronto and later Chartered Accountant designation.  She has worked as a controller, running a medium sized business and audited public companies for 5 years working for PricewaterhouseCoopers.  In 2007, she decided to pursue her true passion of photography and start a wedding / portrait business (www.anabelic.com). Simultaneously, she built the photography school, GTA Photography Classes and has had thousands of students come through her program since.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Checklist : complete list of to do’s when starting your business
• Getting a head start on your business plan
• Registering your business with the government
• HST & other applicable taxes
• Sales & marketing strategies
• Social media tips
• Building a website & portfolio selection
• List of key resources that are a must for all start ups

GET ON THE WAIT LIST & SAVE 10%

Get on the wait list today and save 10% off the course registration fee. Email us your name and phone number and we will send you a Promo Code when the course is ready.  As simple as that!  Email your information to: info@gtaphotographyclasses.com

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR?

Tell us what topics interest you most, by completing our online poll:
http://www.facebook.com/GTA.Photography?sk=questions

Happy holidays from all of us at GTA Photography!

Top 10 unique holiday gift ideas for the photography buff in your life: 

10. Aperture (MAC) or Lightroom (PC / MAC) : If they have not done much editing before, these 2 softwares are great user
friendly tools for all. They can enhance their images by bringing out the colours, contrast, brightness, and much much more. Help them take their images from good to great!

Aperture ($79) –  http://www.apple.com/ca/aperture/

Lightroom ($299) – http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/adobe-lightroom-3-pc/10148840.aspx

9. Tripod: Gorillapod, allows you to place your camera on almost any surface. Great for low light situations!

http://joby.com/gorillapod

8. Photo book gift card: They have been shooting thousands of photos, but now what? There is nothing more satisfying to a photographer then seeing their work printed. There are various custom publishing companies out there that can help any photographer compile their work in the form of a photo book.

http://www.blurb.com/gift_cards

7. 50 mm lens (f1.4 or 1.8) ($150 – $350) : Every photographers dream lens.  If they only have one lens, chances are they need this one! All you need to know is the brand of their camera, and you can match the brand with a fantastic 50 mm lens.

 http://www.adencamera.com/default.asp?Category=7

6. Funky camera strap: Why not purchase a stylish, comfortable, trendy, high quality, one of a kind camera strap that will match your personality!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/iMoShop?ref=ss_profile

5. Camera Phone lenses: Fish-eye and macro/wide-angle lenses designed for camera phones. Great way to enhance their iPhone
photography.

http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/

4. Lomokino Super 35mm Movie Maker Camera & Viewer: Create your own movies with this crank-wound analog camera.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

3. Photo session :  photographers are people too and they deserve to be photographed once in a while. Unfortunately, they are rarely photographed why not get them a family portrait shoot with a professional photographer?

www.yukinoda.com

2. DSLR: The beauty of using a digital SLR is that you have total artistic control over each and every shot. This is what sets D-SLRs apart from the rest of the digital camera world. Compact digital cameras serve the needs of the snap shooter and dedicated hobbyist, but the more serious photographer will want a digital SLR. 

http://www.futureshop.ca

1. Gift Certificate to a photography class: Photography classes make a great and unique gift idea! Gift certificates are available in denominations starting at $25 and valid for any of our courses or workshops.

If you would like to purchase the full value of a class, please click here Photo 101 / 201 or Teen Camps

If you would like to purchase another denomination, please click here

All set up and ready to go!

Enjoying the wine!

Admiring the photography

Catching up with old friends

Having some fun

Enjoying the wine!

Anxiously awaiting the results!

People’s Choice Winner – Jeffrey Hau

John Blythe : HM

Hena Awan : HM

Gabriela Gurovich : HM

And the GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS ….. John Salvino!

Thanks to all those that came * From GTA PC staff

A BIG thank you to everyone that showed up to support our students and our school! For those that missed it, we wanted to post the winners and results from the event.

Special congratulations to John Salvino, for taking home the grand prize with his stunning shot of old piano keys!

Have a look below to see the winning images from our Photo GRADS Fall 2011 Exhibit.

AND THE WINNERS ARE :

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

John Salvino
“Untitled”

HONOURABLE MENTION

John Blythe 
“Dreaming”

 HONOURABLE MENTION

Hena Awan 
“Pins”

HONOURABLE MENTION

Gabriela Gurovich 
“Silver Rain”

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Jeffrey Hau 
“Office Meeting”

To see more photos from our Exhibit please visit our facebook page

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE !!! 

Just a reminder to join us for the 5th semi-annual PHOTO 101 Grads Exhibit at the GTA Photography Classes Studio coming up on THURSDAY NOV 10th from 7pm – 9pm: (Winners will be announced at 8:00pm)

We faced the difficult task of selecting 24 finalists from over 1000 entries!  Join us for wine, cheese and some amazing imagery by our PHOTO 101 Grads.

To get on the guest list, please email us to the email below by Nov 5, 2011:

contest@gtaphotographyclasses.com

Guests are welcome.  Please just indicate how many you will be bringing.

Congratulations to all those that have made the wall!  Looking forward to seeing you all on Nov 10th.

Remember, all the finalists will be exhibited in our studio on November 10th @ 7pm!  If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP by emailing us at contest@gtaphotographyclasses.com / or on facebook events page.  Please also let us know if you are bringing a guest. Looking forward to meeting / seeing you all!

Anita McOuat 
“Pigtails”

Jennifer Byun
“The Tree”

Merle Newell
“Beet Salad”

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

Richelle Chapman
“Untitled”

Anita McOuat
“Looking Up”

Heather Parry
“Bright Eyes”

Click HERE to view more entries from week 8 of our photo contest!