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I'm angry. I get calls everyday from clients and makers who are not happy with the photography they are getting of their knives and guns. Or, if the photos aren't bad then the service was terrible.

While it is true that you can pay to get your knives photographed, it can get real expensive. I believe you should have a photograph of every knife or gun you make or work on. And you should have a photo of every knife or gun you own.

How would you like to know how to do it yourself? Yes, you! Keep reading and you will find out how you can learn the secrets.

It's very easy to learn and you can do it in your home or office with minimal equipment (if you know exactly what to do). You probably already have a good camera. I will show you how you can use it to save yourself hundreds and hundreds of dollars.

Let me help. You will discover the most advanced ideas, "clever little" tricks, and key techniques for successful knife and gun photography used today by the top people in the field. Find out how you can do it and do it easy!

I can help you get all the tricks of the trade and find out what works best for:

I have tried every technique; the conventional, the unconventional... the complicated and the simple.

The best thing, I have taught lots of people to do it too. I have had hundreds of my photographs printed in every major knife publication. The bottom line is... I know my stuff!

As a successful photographer and teacher, I can guarantee you that you will learn how to do it, easily.

Now, don't get me wrong. There are several professional photographers that can take photos for you. But it will cost you $50, $75, $100 or more for each knife or gun to be photographed. Why shouldn't you do it yourself. If you make 20 knives a year and get a photograph of each one that would run you over $1,500. Or your could do it yourself and save that money!

So are those photographers ripping you off? Of course not. You are paying for their time and talent. They should be paid for their knowledge, just like you. But you can learn to do it and save that money.

• You Save Time (photograph it in the morning and ship the knife that afternoon

One of the first questions you may be asking, "Do I need a professional camera?"

No, of course not. You can use a simple 35mm camera. A point and shoot could work but a single lens reflex (SLR) or digital camera works best. You can find a used camera for less than $200. I'll tell you where. You probably already have one that will work.

This is the biggest problem. How would you like to know that you can even use window light. Yes, window light. I can show you how to use "hot lights" A set up you can buy for about $100.

Absolutely! Send them to all the magazines, send them to clients, even put them on your web site! These will be as good as a professional photographers image.

I want you to concentrate your time making and marketing your knives, not worrying if your knives are being photographed right. Or if they will be back in time to ship to your client.

Here is what I want you to be able to do: You finish your knife right on time, (OK, a few days late - but it's done) It looks perfect. It's a new design or handle material for you. You really should get a photo of this! But you don't have time to send it off for photos. This is a good client and wants the knife tomorrow! NO PROBLEM! Go in your office. Place the knife in the specially designed lighting box, turn the lights on. Make a couple of exposures, call Fed Ex, your client gets their knife on time and you get great photos.

This will affect the way you do your business. Why? Because of the Web. Current projections say there will be over 250 million Internet users in less than four years, and one billion users in less than eight. Almost every new computer sold comes with Internet access, and other new products that connect every home TV to the Internet. . As you may already know, more people every day are using the web for making their buying decisions.

Most of you know that. But you may not realize that great photographs will make your web site great. When your prospective client gets on the web and looks at your site and your competition's site, there needs to be a difference. Now you can. You will now be able to show all the different knives you have made. How? You photographed every knife you made. It's essential that you stand above the rest. And a "small guy" can do it.

As much as some won't like to admit it, a business lives or dies on its marketing; on getting the word out. If the business doesn't have the budget, every marketing dollar must do the work of two. You must use innovative and conventional techniques to market your product to be successful.

You know what kind of dollars it takes to advertise in the magazines? You could spend hundreds of dollars PER MONTH and probably only show only a couple of different photos. But on your web site, you can show dozens of photos.

You have to sell a lot of knives to make up that kind of advertising cost. And that's not to mention that you have to get that ad to the magazine at least a month before the publication date, and you don't even see your results until 30 days after the magazine is published. That's 2 months without any income .

On the net you can test what works in a matter of days... and all for peanuts. Where else can you place an ad and have orders rolling in (or not) 24 hours later?

How much will you need to start taking your own photographs? The truth is that you can start it for under $100, but this means you will buy a used camera and use window light. So this will be a slower process, you will have to shoot only during the day. For about $300.00 you can be up and running with good used camera and set of lights. This will give you professional results. There is no reason to spend thousands of dollars (like many people do). I can show you ways to do it yourself. Quick, easy and ridiculously cheap.

I will show you how to save $1000 or more in not having to pay a professional photographer for your photos.

Usually someone will say "Yeah, I tried to take my own knife photographs and they were terrible." That is because, you did not know the secrets. I will show you, no, spoon feed you the proven ways of taking your own photos so you are guaranteed to save money and get great photos.

I know all the insider techniques: how to use lighting the right way, how to work with a local lab to get professional results, how to get great photos every time.

Talk about learning from the best... I have had hundreds of photographs published! Some of the best knife makers in the country have hired me to photograph their knives. Now I will show you how.

The tips, strategies and secrets mentioned above are the most effective techniques you can put to use immediately. You will learn the easiest, fastest and most effective techniques; and which to use when. I will show you, step-by-step, how to make great photos. Whether you are a knife maker, engraver, schrimshander, gun smith or collector.

No nonsense, no technobabble, and plenty of examples. You don't need to be a technical whiz. You don't need any special experience to go immediately from rank beginner to a knife or gun photographer. I cut through the fog and show you what it really takes to make great photographs. Almost anyone can easily duplicate this success. Once my secret lighting system has been set up, there is nothing left to do. I will share all the details of this extremely easy system.

I will guarantee you will start turning out great photos after you study my techniques and secrets. No ifs, ands, or buts. Be prepared to spend a few hours setting everything up and testing your lights. Once you are setup, it's almost automatic.

"We've used your methods for over a year. We are getting great results. Doug, we got great photographs the first time we tried it."

"Thanks Doug! I can't believe how easy to understand your techniques are. My photos are as good as your! Hope you don't mind. Keep up the good work!"

"After watching Doug's video course and a couple of hours with the new set up, I can HONESTLY say My knife photographs are 100 times better. It can only be attributed directly to your techniques!"

But how do you do this? How can you take photographs like a pro? Why would I provide you with complete information about taking your own knife photographs?

Won't it put you and other knife photographers out of business. Naw. Not everyone will learn to do this. Plus, I still think you will have some of your best knives photographed professionally, just for a different view of your knife. But for years I have thought that you need to have a photograph of every knife you make or work on. And I want to be the one to teach you.

The thing is .. you don't have to waste your money or your time. I've done it for you! I've discovered and tested insider techniques and tricks that will help you increase your results exponentially ... in record time!

Why not invest in your ability to take control of your business, increase your lifestyle and make more money simply because you chose to get the Professional Secrets of Knife and Gun Photography course and discover the secrets of creating great photographs?

The cost of this course is just $79 US, but as an internet marketing test and until this Friday, it is just $69 US. I think you will agree that this is a tremendous bargain!

You may be asking, what about a guarantee that these secrets and tips will work? Well, how about a money back guarantee! If you follow all my techniques and tips and don't get 100% better photographs - just send it back for full and prompt refund of your purchase. This is how confident I am.

You may be asking why I'm making such a bold claim. That is because my customers are very satisfied. My clients, after studying the material, would be crazy to return something that will save them hundreds of dollars. I get zilch returns... no-one returns the course. So I don't worry about how long my guarantee is for ".

Let me even take my guarantee one step further. Don't feel like you have to "try" my techniques to return the course. If you don't like the course for ANY reason, any reason at all... it can be because you felt it was not worth the money or just because you didn't like the paper is was printed on... for any reason in the next 10 years (yes, 10 years!) return the course and I will refund your purchase price immediately. Now that is confidence, don't you think?

Just to "sweeten" the deal, if you order by Jthis Friday, I will include the following valuable gift worth $100.

Free Bonus #1 (a $100 value): You will receive a certificate for a technical support call Usually I charge $100 for a technical support call, but you get it FREE with the course! By the way, many people ask if I am available for consultation or personal coaching. My daily rate is $1000 US per day.

The price of this course is a painless drop in the bucket compared to the money you are going to save in your lifetime without this know-how. Look at it this way...

You really cannot afford not to invest in this course. It is less than the cost of having one knife photographed.

1.) The fastest way to order is fax. Print out the order form, fill it out and fax it to me.

2.) Call toll-free at 1-800-379-4976 and mention "publication number 100" to get the discounted price with the free bonus mentioned above.

The course is shipped via Priority Mail. You will receive the course in 2 to 3 days

We are talking about a real-life, nuts and bolts, down-to-earth, step-by-step system for pumping out great images that saves you money... time and time again.

And remember, you have nothing to lose. If you use my techniques, I will guarantee you aren't completely satisfied I will buy the course back from you.

Don't put off sending your order if you're at all interested. This information could be invaluable to your business and could be worth hundreds of dollars in future Internet business. Call, fax, or order online today.

P.S. Still not convinced you need this "cutting edge" home-study course? Let me give you one more reason why I think this course is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for anyone seriously in the knife or gun business, and why it is such a dynamite program. If you are not using Professional Secrets of Knife and Gun Photography course, you're losing money! You can't lose with this deal. Remember, if your not happy with the course I will cheerfully refund your! Remember, this offer is only valid until next Friday.

P.P.S. Guess what?! This course is tax deductible as a business expense because it is training material.

Imagine taking photographs like this

with amateur equipment!

You already know how much effort and energy you put into creating custom knives. You want your knife photographs to reflect your time and talent. You know how to make knives, you deserve to know how to take your own photographs!

Sending your knives off to be photographed can be a hassle and even a scary proposition. After all, you are entrusting someone who is not emotionally involved to capture your work of art. And besides, you're in a hurry. Who want to worry about your knives being lost during shipping?

If you have a nice 35mm camera, you can take professional quality photographs .... if you learn the secrets! And you don't have to buy a lot of expensive equipment.

I know the secrets AND I will share them with you! For less than the cost of having one knife professionally photographed, you can learn to do it yourself.

100% Guarantee - When you invest in the learning system, "Professional Secrets of Knife and Gun Photography" by Doug Box - Master Photographer, I will guarantee you will be able to vastly improve the quality of the knife photographs you take. Or your money back!

What do you get:

70 minute video tape
40 page workbook
Plans to build a lighting box
Complete equipment list and where to get it
The Secret to Easy knife photography
100% Guarantee!

You have seen hundreds of my knife photographs published in every major knife magazine and publication. As an instructor, I have taught other professional photographers around the country in seminars, lectures and conventions in 40 states, Canada and Mexico.

	Here is what a knife photograph looks like without the proper techinques. Notice the dark blades and shadows. Not very good.
	Here is what a knife photograph looks like with the proper techinques. Notice the blades and the detail. You can do this!