When the senior year of high school rolls around, there’s plenty of memories to make. Senior pictures are part of that memory building process, and they can serve as a way for students and their classmates to look back on a significant turning point in their lives. Deciding what to do with your pictures, though,…
Senior pictures are like a rite of passage for high school students. These pictures capture the seniors’ style and personality. While anyone can snap a few senior portraits with a smartphone, not everyone can showcase the student in a stylized and professional way. If you have wondered how to take senior pictures, this guide will…
Taking senior photos before a young person graduates is a common tradition, and the price of a photoshoot will range widely based on your geographic area and the experience of the photographer. Tipping is not necessary but can be an optional gift since lots of work goes into a senior photo shoot, which explains why…
Senior pictures are one of the few times that kids get to show off their creativity, originality, and personality to their high school classmates. If you’re a photographer who wants to help a client make their senior pictures stand out, this collection of senior pic tips will help everyone involved leave a great impression. Photo…
There are a lot of senior picture ideas online, and the variety offered is enough to fuel a photoshoot with any senior. The cost of a senior portrait can vary widely based on your geographical region and your experience as a photographer. You can expect to charge anywhere between $100 and $250 for senior portraits,…
Props are a must-have for senior pictures photography. The right props will capture the unique senior’s personality, set the tone of the senior pictures, and help the senior remember what was important to them in high school. Senior Portrait Prop Ideas A unique senior portrait is an opportunity to capture a unique moment in a…
Senior pictures capture a major turning point in a teen’s life. High school is coming to an end, and they are ready to embark on the next step of their journey. Senior portraits should reflect a teen’s personality and high school experience. Outfits for senior portraits are an important consideration because they can express a…
Learn how to run a photography model call to grow your business When you learn how to run a photography model call, you create an opportunity for growth in your business. Use a photography model call to build your portfolio, practice new skills, create social media buzz or even grow your clientele. In this tutorial,…
Use an email list to add value, gain clients and expand your reach Do you have an email list for your photography business? Why not? Is it because you think email is outdated? Or are you like me and felt intimidated by the idea of starting one? Or maybe you just don’t want to add…
Do you need photography insurance? Short answer…yes. Are you prepared for the worse case business scenario? I’m not talking some blurry shots or forgetting your ideas for posing. I’m talking ruin your business and your personal finances kind of stuff. That’s what photography insurance is all about – protecting you against business and personal financial…
Get ready for the coming decade with these ideas on planners for photographers! I scheduled two clients for the same mini-session spot. They both showed up, families in tow, ready to go. But I’d messed up big time. That mortifying moment (and a few near misses) is why I’m such a nerd when it comes…
Use these lists for photographers to keep track of tasks and implement new ideas!! Are you a list person? I most definitely am. I use lists to keep track of small tasks, big goals, places to check out and blogs to write. As I get older, I find that lists help me stay on top…
How to Care for your Camera and show some love to your other photography gear Fall is an absolute madhouse for our family. I’m usually running around the county taking pictures. My daughter is busy with school and soccer, and my husband is smack in the middle of his busy season, too. By the end…
Explore new partnerships and expand your client base when you collaborate with vendors Photography can be a lonely business if you let it. Or, you can step out of your comfort zone and seek out other business owners or creative types and work together for the benefit of all. There are hundreds of entrepreneurs and…
10 ways to keep your sanity this fall and survive the photography busy season Fall. It means beautiful leaves, long-sleeve shirts, football, maybe a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Unless you’re a photographer. Then it means chaos. Lots of sessions. Lots of editing. Little sleep. Coffee. More editing. Even more coffee. The photography…
Stop being a slave to your inbox! 7 Photographer E-mail Templates You Need in Your Workflow! We’ve all heard the expression work smarter, not harder. But how can you, as a photographer, do that, exactly? One practice to start implementing as soon as you hang your shingle as a professional photographer is using photographer e-mail…