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We’re sponsoring renowned pro photographer Clay Blackmore’s educational tour, How to Photograph Everyone. If you haven’t yet met Clay, you’re in for a treat. As a Canon Explorer of light who mixes classic portraiture with the spontaneity of photojournalism, he’s got extensive experience shooting events for a diverse variety of clients. He’s here to teach it to you.

The tour is on right now through June 2012, teaching some of the most helpful pro topics to 30 cities across North America.

Here are just a few things you’ll learn:

• Weddings: Catering to the Modern Bride – Learn how to take photos that sell, and get your client to fall in love with the pictures before they even leave the wedding.

• Clay’s Flow Posing – Learn how to create 10 portraits in five minutes.

• The Perfect Portfolio – See what makes an awe-inspiring portfolio that entices potential clients.

• Big Portraits with Small Lights – Focus on scrims, reflectors and windows to create portraits that rival studio shots.

• Don’t Just Survive – Learn How to Thrive – See how you can control the sale and increase your profits.

Pre-Register and Save $10

Check their site for info, DVDs and tickets for Clay’s classes. Here’s the complete list of tour dates:

April 3 – San Francisco, CA
April 4 – San Jose, CA
April 10 – Philadelphia, PA
April 11 – Rutherford, NJ
April 15 – Dallas, TX
April 16 – Arlington, TX
April 18 – Austin, TX
April 19 – Houston, TX
April 22 – Tempe, AZ
April 25 – Columbus, OH
April 29 – Milwaukee, WI
April 30 – Chicago, IL
May 2 – St. Louis, MO
May 6 – Atlanta, GA
May 8 – Tampa, FL
May 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 14 – Rockville, MD
May 16 – Boston, MA
May 22 – Montreal, QC
May 23 – Toronto, ON
May 24 – Toronto, ON
May 28 – Edmonton, AB
May 29 – Calgary, AB
May 30 – Vancouver, BC
June 3 – New York, NY
June 4 – Troy, MI

Ready to join in? Grab your seminar tickets HERE and use the code SMUG to get them for just $59.