Instagram Connections: How to Up Your Game and Stand Out with Bobbi Peterson. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Episode 03: Show Notes. In this episode of Find Your Focus, Logan chats to Bobbi Peterson, a member of the well-known Twig & Olive trio, about using social media for marketing purposes. Tuning in to the show, listeners…
Pinterest for Photographers — Using Pinterest to Attract More Dream Clients on Google with Anna Bennett. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Episode 02: Show Notes. Did you know that using Pinterest can help your business rank on the first page of a Google search? Pinterest is a powerful, unique, and often overlooked tool for digital marketing,…
Homeless to Happy – One Photographer’s Journey to Optimism and Success with Christopher Hall. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Episode 01: Show Notes. Welcome to the first episode of the Find Your Focus podcast with Cole’s Classroom, where you’ll hear inspirational stories and pro tips from our guests to help you on your journey with photography!…
Offering headshot photography sessions can be a great way to diversify to your photography business. It’s a service needed year-round and in every community. But before you begin offering headshots sessions, or even practicing them, you’ll need to make sure you have the right equipment. Fortunately, headshots require very little in terms of photography gear….
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Are you trying to decide between point and shoot vs. DSLR? You’re not alone. Both of these are viable choices if you’re focusing on image quality, but neither is right for everyone. Here’s what you should know about them. Are High-Quality Megapixels a Must? Yes and no. More megapixels means greater detail in any photograph,…
What’s the best Nikon camera on the market? The better question is what is the best Nikon camera for you! You are in the market for a new model. Two questions are likely top-of-mind: which are the best Nikon cameras and how much is this going to cost me? Follow along as I break down…
When it comes down to DSLR cameras, many photographers consider full frame cameras to be top-of-the-line. Manufacturers like Canon build their full frame cameras for durability and performance, and if you’ve already upgraded to one, then you already know how much different they are. Both the 5D Mark III and Canon 6D are great format…
Adobe Lightroom and Capture One are two popular software options for professional photographers. These editing programs are must-have tools to create quality photographs, and investing in one of these software solutions will help you take your photography to the next level. You might be wondering whether you should invest in Capture One or Lightroom. We…
Many headshot backgrounds are either black or white, but there is a range of textures, natural elements, and other features that you can use to make a professional headshot stand out. Our tips for choosing the right background for your headshot will help you select a better setting, and impress your clients with a headshot…
Learn how to price headshot sessions with confidence One of the most frequently asked questions in the Cole’s Classroom Facebook group is about how to price headshots. Pricing headshots feels more difficult than other sessions. But it doesn’t have to be. We have a few tips on how to price headshot sessions and set yourself…
What’s the best camera to take to Disney World? What lens should I take to Disney World? We have some ideas to make the most of your time at the Happiest Place on Earth About three years ago, my family started planning our vacation to Florida, including stops at Walt Disney World, central Flordia and…
If you are serious about digital photography, at some point you will find yourself needing to edit your images. There are many photo editing software out on the market, but the two most popular are Photoshop and Lightroom. They’re both made by Adobe and have a lot of similarities, so you may find yourself wondering…
Before you make the switch, find out exactly what is a mirrorless camera and decide if it’s the right camera for you! Have you heard other photographers rave about their mirrorless cameras? Ever see another photographer shooting a tiny camera and wonder what the heck it was? Today, we’re going to tackle this new technology…
Online galleries, file-sharing sites or digital files via a device? We’ve some ideas on the best way to deliver digital images to your clients. Establishing a photography business requires about two-thousand decisions right off the bat. Nikon or Canon? Lifestyle or traditional? Wide-angle or telephoto? Digitals or prints? Even if you decide to deliver digital…
Don’t panic. Your images probably aren’t really gone, they are just missing from Lightroom. It’s happened to just about all of us at one point. We open Lightroom, start scrolling through our images and we get it. The dreaded punctuation of despair. That little symbol in the upper right-hand corner of our images (exclamation mark)…