We have vision. But sometimes not the words. How to master the world of blogging for photographers. Does this sound like you? You pull up some images, open a text editor and wait for inspiration to strike. And wait. And wait. Argh!! It’s as if all your thoughts are wayward sheep and there’s no border…
Get the inside scoop from a former magazine head on getting photos published in publications and on blogs Ask 10 emerging photographers about one of their biggest photography dreams. At least a few of them will say getting photos published in a magazine is one of their goals. For landscape or wildlife photographers, it might…
Family photography might just be the most universal type of photography out there, the type of photography most widely appreciated across the world. So how do you master this photography genre? By most widely appreciated, we don’t mean everyone everywhere is going to care all of your family photography. In fact, each family photo session…
We’ll help you build a smart product photography pricing strategy that works for YOUR business! On any given day in the Cole’s Classroom Facebook group, we see a request for help on product photography pricing. The post usually goes something like this… “A store has contacted me to take pictures of their new product line. …
It’s not all the time that I show the back of my camera to the client BUT…sometimes with the loud, boisterous, child scolders, you have to let the image do the talking! The backseat photographer-mom enters the scene. Keeping control on a photo session is tough, y’all! When Mom Takes Control…and Won’t Relax! You’ve probably…
What’s worse than a potential client turning you down for another photographer? A potential client telling you that you’re too expensive? A potential client saying they’ll book “possibly in the future”? A ghost. A ghost by definition is a person (in this case a potential or existing client) who inquires and initiates a conversation with…
Need answers to the BIG questions when it comes to organizing mini-sessions? Start here! Mini-sessions can be a great addition to just about any portrait photography business. “Minis” can add an income stream, bring in new clients and provide a place for some serious creativity. But organizing mini-sessions requires planning and forethought. Not sure where…
If you’re a business owner you will eventually encounter this uncomfortable situation, saying the two scariest letters you’ll ever have to with a client… N. O. Saying “no” to a client can put you in a really awkward, sticky situation. It’s almost never fun but there’s definitely some great ways to help things go over…
We have the inspiration you need to increase your photography bookings You’ve launched your business and want to take on clients. But instead of hearing the phone ringing off the hook, you hear…crickets. Or you were swamped earlier and now the calendar is woefully empty. You’re frustrated, confused and maybe a little scared. Why aren’t…
Should you be watermarking photos? We’ll discuss why and why not so you can make the best decision for YOUR business. Post this question in a photography forum and it’s a bit like setting off a bomb. Things get hot and then they explode. Watermarking photos has become one of the polarizing issues in the…
Don’t be fooled by these common photography scams! Start working as a professional photographer and soon you’ll be hit with some photography scams. There are lots of different scams occurring featuring photographers. Some are very simple, others quite complex. Weddings, family reunions, fashion photo shoots, international photojournalism…scammers will use any excuse to steal from you. …
Go to the head of the class with school photography jobs School photography isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s chaotic and hectic and requires a great deal of planning and organization. But if you enjoy working with kids and have the organizational skills, it can be a fun and lucrative part of your photography…
What parent can resist the stunning beauty of the images created during a newborn posing photo session? Learn the basics of newborn photography here, because we all know end result is worth the work! Those chubby cheeks, and the pure serenity of a sleeping baby is irresistible. Parents go through this tricky process days after…
Every photographer’s worst nightmare is to find out someone has stolen your work and called it their own, and worse if they’re making money off of it. So what can you do photography copyright infringement happens to you? You can’t believe your eyes, you see your photo – one you took with your own camera…
Choosing the best pro photography lab for your business means quality prints and happy clients! You have some clients and your sessions went amazing. Now it’s time to deliver. Literally. Your clients ordered prints! But where should you get your work printed? How do you choose a pro photography lab? Here we’ll cover: Why to…
Do you fall into the group of people who love Instagram for your photography marketing, or run away and pretend it doesn’t exist? For those that avoid Instagram like the plague, this article is for you because we’ve got some Instagram photography apps that will make Instagram seem a little less daunting. Instagram fans, you’re…