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  1. Bloom's Launch Pad - Here, you'll find our forum orientation, news & announcements, say hello & introduce yourself threads, the suggestion box and help desk.

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    1. Welcome to Bloom

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      New around here? Welcome friend! Begin here and grab some helpful info to start your journey.

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      1. Forum Information,
      2. VIDEOS: how to get set up on the forum

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    2. News and Announcements

      What's the haps? Here's your spot for all the latest news at Bloom.

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    3. Welcome and Introductions

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      We love new faces! Start a thread here and give us a quick intro so we can find out what makes you tick.

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    4. Forum Suggestions & Help Desk

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      Got an idea to improve us? Post away! We're happy to hear it- after all, this is your space too!

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    5. Bloom Beginnings

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      1. October 2016,
      2. November 2016,
      3. January 2017,
      4. March 2017,
      5. April 2017,
      6. July 2017

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  2. Bloom Vendors + Specials - Learn about Bloom's vendors, get exclusive offers & discounts and read about product reviews.

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    1. Vendor Row

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      Hob knob with the creative folks behind our superb sponsorships.

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    2. Group Buys and Discounts

      Looking for a great deal? Watch for exclusive specials from our vendors here.

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    3. Vendor Plays and Reviews

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      Check out reviews of new products or sign up to help test out new and upcoming products from our vendors.

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  3. Play with Us - Join us for our fun contests and inspiring challenges.

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    1. Bloom Contests

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      Our contests are an easy way to dip your toe into sharing on the forum and keep you creating every week!

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    2. Get Your Edit On!

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      Learn some new editing techniques while offering some of your own through this side by side editing group share, complete with how-to steps!

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  4. Show It Off and/or Critique Me - Want to share your photos or perhaps you're looking for critique to grow & learn...this section is the place for you!

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    1. You And Yours

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      Share your personal, non-client photos here.

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    2. Boudoir, E-Session and Wedding Photography

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      Share your current Boudoir, E-Session and Wedding session and photographs here.

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    3. Maternity, Birth and Newborn Photography

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      New arrival? Share your current maternity and newborn session and photographs here.

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    4. Children, Babies and Family Photography

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      Share your current children and family session and photographs here.

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    5. Lifestyle Photography

      Share your current documentary style sessions and photographs here.

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    6. Portraiture

      "The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions." - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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    7. Teen + Senior Photography

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      Share your teen and high school senior sessions and photographs here.

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      • Posts: 4,056

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    8. Wildlife, Nature, Landscape and Macro Photography

      Share your landscape and macro photographs here.

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    9. Pet Photography

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      Share your fur and feathered friend photographs here.

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    10. Commercial Photography

      Share your commercial use and photographs used for advertisements here.

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      • Posts: 1,113

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    11. Food, Tabletop and Stills Photography

      Share your intimate and arranged still and tabletop photographs here.

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      • Threads: 138
      • Posts: 1,727

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    12. Miscellaneous Photography

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      Shoot something fun and off the beaten path? We like unique! Share away!

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    13. Bud Image Critique

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      In the beginning stages of photography and could use a little guidance to steer you in the right direction? Post an image right here for basic critique. Please do us a favor and add your settings within your post.

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    14. Bloom Image Critique

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      Are you an experienced photographer looking to go a little deeper into a photo critique or offer feedback to a fellow photographer with theirs? Add your submission here.

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  5. All About Film - Have a love affair with flim? This section is calling your name.

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    1. Film Photo Shares

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      Share your film images here in the designated category. If you have a mix of stocks just post where ever you see fit. Please include the camera and film stock in your title. Any additional information about metering, developing and scanning shared in the post would be helpful and appreciated by your fellow filmies.

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      1. Portra 160/400/800,
      2. Fuji 400H/800Z,
      3. Kodak Film Stocks (color),
      4. Fuji Film Stocks (color),
      5. Black + White Film Stocks,
      6. Instants

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    2. Film Talk

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      Have general questions about shooting film? Or just want to chat something film specific? Post your thoughts and questions right here.

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    3. Film Tutorials, Tips, and Links

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      Wondering where to start with film? Or how to use a light meter? We got it ALL covered with one our film tutorials or resourceful links to get you headed in the right direction.

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    4. Film Equipment

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      Film cameras of every format and size, light meters, film stocks and everything in between. Post your film gear specific conversations inside.

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    5. Film Developing and Scanning

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      Have questions about developing film at home or curious to see scan comparisons from different labs? Share your questions and experiences with us!

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    6. Film Photography Marketing and Business

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      Ready to make the leap and start using film in your business, find and share resources to help guide fellow film shooters to success.

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    7. Film Challenges and Contests

      New to film or a seasoned pro come join in our film contests or explore and push your creativity with film in our next film challenge!

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  6. Let's Talk Tools - An area to chat about the ins & outs of photography (everything from nailing exposure & focus to computers and hardware).

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    1. All About Exposure

      Juggling metering and the photography triangle can be a bit tricky. Lets talk all things shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance and beyond.

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    2. Finding your Focus

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      Do your prefer back button focus, manual or somewhere in between? Join the discussion to determine how to achieve your sharpest photo in any scenario.

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    3. DSLRs and Lenses

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      We don't play favorites here! Whatever your team lets talk upgrades, recent gear rumors and technical questions! Got a new addition? We love when you show us photos from your new favorite gear.

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    4. Studio Lighting and Equipment

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      We love drama (when it comes to light that is)! Let's chat flash, lights, backgrounds and props.

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    5. Let's Talk Tech

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      Computers, monitors, product reviews, industry updates, and tips on calibrations, hard drives, back-ups, Noiseware, memory cards and more.

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    6. Shooting Essentials

      Find and share resources to motivate you to pick up your camera! Guide one another through prepping for, posing, or styling for creative shoots, your next personal project or what to pack for your next trip abroad.

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    7. Miscellaneous Tools and Accessories

      Here's the spot for questions and recommendations on fun gadgets including triggers, tripods, underwater housing and your favorite accessories to lug your gear.

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  7. The Learning Section - Bloom's library chalked full of tutorials, tips, befores & afters and helpful articles. We love new tutorials too so play to your strengths and share with us.

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    1. Photoshop Tutorials

      Check here for tutorials to help you through your toughest questions and hurdles in Adobe Photoshop. Have one of your own to share? Please do!

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    2. Lightroom Tutorials

      Check here for tutorials to help you through your toughest questions and hurdles in Adobe Lightroom. Feel free to share your own helpful tutorial as a way to "pay it forward".

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    3. ACR Tutorials

      Check here for tutorials to help you through your toughest questions and hurdles in Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge. Got a show and tell of your own to help your peers out? Post away!

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    4. Lighting Tutorials

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      Need some step by step advice on how to read light? You're in the right place!

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    5. Shooting Tutorials

      Got questions on posing? Do you want to tackle freelensing? Then check out our shooting tutorials and let the learning begin!

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    6. Miscellaneous Tutorials

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      Everyone should have a home. Here you'll find tutorials that cater to your business, social media and everything in between.

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    7. Photo Picture Play

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      Need some help kick starting an editing plan for your new favorite image? Post your image within (RAW if available) for members to experiment with.

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    8. Before and After Edits

      If a picture is worth a thousand words, we believe a dynamite edit must be worth twice that! Show us your side by sides here.

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    9. ACR and Lightroom Questions

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      Post all questions pertaining to Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom here.

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    10. Photoshop and Elements Questions

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      Post all questions pertaining to Adobe Photoshop and Elements here.

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    11. Editing Questions and Helpful Resources

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      Got a non software specific editing question or uncovered a great article pertaining to photo editing? Contribute here

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    12. Your Creative Discovery

      Here you can talk about some of the softer sides of being a photographer and artist. For example all the emotional ups and downs, the self-doubt, the figuring out who you are, the calling yourself an artist and photographer, the courage to share and grow, what to do when your creative well runs dry, etc.

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  8. Business 101 - Join other members and talk about everything from marketing & pricing to websites & business products.

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    1. Pricing and COGS

      Dig into how to price your business and determine your cost of goods for profitable business.

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    2. Products for your business

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      Share new and favorite products for your business! Please provide links when available.

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      1. Displaying Your Work

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    3. Websites and Blogs

      Building a website or bog from scratch? Check here for our member's favorite current resources and post here for feedback and a completed site!

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    4. Business & Marketing Direction with Helpful Resources

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      Got a business question or uncovered a great article pertaining to industry business strategies? Share and trade peer insight and business advice here.

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  9. The Project Zone - If you have a project idea you want to collaborate with other members on, or if you're looking to join a project, check in here.

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    1. Project Groups

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      Do you have a project you want to kick off and need members to join? Then share your ideas here.

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    2. The Freelensed Project

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      1. September 2017,
      2. October 2017,
      3. November 2017,
      4. December 2017

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  10. The Member Lounge - Chit-chat and share with other members or maybe you'd like to coordinate an area meet-up. Do you have something to sell or maybe you're looking for something to buy?

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    1. Shoot the Breeze

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      Off topic chat about anything and everything with fellow members here!

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      • Posts: 30,432

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    2. Area Meet-Ups

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      Looking to match up with photographers in your area? Look here for you region or start a new meet- up!

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    3. The Sharing Section

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      Share unlicensed products with your fellow members here.

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    4. The Classifieds

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      1. Looking to Buy,
      2. Looking to Sell

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  11. Bloom Photo School - Bloom's been bringing our members exclusive workshops since 2010!

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    1. Kelly Sutton: The Visual Narrative

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      September 10th – September 30th, 2018

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      1. daily announcements | bulletin board,
      2. week one,
      3. week two,
      4. week three,
      5. live Q&A | video tutorials | resource links,
      6. coffee talk

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    2. Bec Stewart: The Art of Happy Photos

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      October 8th – October 29th, 2018

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      1. hello!,
      2. our happy corner,
      3. happy 'lightbulb' moments / daily image share,
      4. webinar links,
      5. week one,
      6. week two,
      7. week three,
      8. final thoughts

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    3. Liz Labianca: The Gypsy Guide to Creatively Mastering Photography

      January 13th - February 17th, 2019

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      1. introduce yourself,
      2. the gypsy photo challenge word prompts,
      3. the gypsy hangout,
      4. social media connections,
      5. A-HA moments,
      6. webinar links,
      7. intro week: introduction and getting familiar with how the workshop runs,
      8. predict your environment,
      9. predict your lens choice,
      10. predict your focusing systems and more,
      11. editing and photography programs to streamline your business,
      12. non-assignment students,
      13. final thoughts

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  12. The Flourish Fellowship - downloadable learning material to learn on your own.

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    1. The Art of Self Portraiture with Laura Wood

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      November 6th - November 16th, 2018

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      1. bulletin board,
      2. say hello,
      3. assignment one,
      4. assignment two,
      5. questions for Laura,
      6. technical issues

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      • Posts: 269

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    2. Love & Light with JoJo Cooper

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      February 12th - February 22nd, 2019

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      1. bulletin board,
      2. say hello,
      3. questions for JoJo

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    3. The Heart Captured with Robin Fox

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      February 12th - February 22nd, 2019

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      1. bulletin board,
      2. say hello,
      3. assignment one,
      4. assignment two,
      5. questions for Robin

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  13. Bloom's Teacher Section (PRIVATE)

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    2. Teacher section

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      1. Megann Robinson: Impressions of Childhood,
      2. Liz Labianca: The Gypsy Guide to Creatively Mastering Photography,
      3. Erica Eldridge: Unveiling the drama in the everyday,
      4. Ashley Crawford: The Transition to Film

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  14. The Bloom Collective (PRIVATE)

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    2. Themes, due dates, groups and project information

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    4. Project Questions

      If you have any questions relating to the project, please post them here.

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