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…
Are Facebook Ads and Twice Daily IG Captions Really Necessary to Grow Your Photography Business? We’re Going Old School With These Ways to Promote Your Photography Business Without Social Media! It feels like everybody and every business is on social networks these days. And I mean everyone. Even my 79-year-old mom is on them and…
Are you leaving on a jet plane soon? Flying with your camera can seem intimidating. But it’s really not. Be prepared with these five simple tips. I don’t do much air travel anymore. And until recently, I’d never traveled with my “big camera.” But I was flying from Denver to Indianapolis for a seminar on…
What are the best and hottest gifts for photographers this year? We’ve got a list! Do you have a photographer in your life? Do you know what’s on her holiday wish list? You better believe she has one! If you need ideas, we have you covered! From stocking stuffers to new gear, we have a…
We give you the lowdown on buying used photography equipment! Just about every photographer I know has a wish list that’s at least a dozen items deep. But let’s face it…lenses, camera bodies and other camera accessories are expensive. To save money and expand their kit more quickly, some photographers turn to buying used photography…
Battery grips. Filters. Memory cards. Sort out what’s necessary and what’s nice to have when it comes to camera accessories To be a professional photographer, you only really need a camera, lens and a memory card or some film. That’s it. The rest of the equipment out there simply makes life easier, enhances your images…
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…
Are you struggling to get the word out about your photography business? Sometimes the excitement of starting a business doesn’t translate into clients. We’re here to help jump start your photography marketing! Congratulations on taking the big step to start your own business! It takes so much courage to go into business for yourself, and…
Choosing a photography website for your business but not sure where to start? Not happy with your current provider and thinking about a switch? We’re here to help! We’re photographers. We understand ISO, focal points and f-stops. But when it comes to choosing a photography website for our business, we feel a bit in the dark. …
What photography equipment does it take to become an amateur or professional photographer? We’ll help you learn! Maybe you’ve been taking pictures for a few years and are thinking of turning professional. Or maybe you’ve never held a camera but want to become a professional photographer and own your own business. Your first questions are…
So you know you’re supposed to use hashtags, but you’re not sure how! Here’s our guide to photography hashtags! Ok, so you finally joined Instagram, and you have heard about this thing called a hashtag. You think it’s for all the cool young kids and you’re a little hesitant about jumping on this new trending…
So you’re thinking about selling your photographs? Has your hobby reached a level where people want to buy photography prints from you? There is definitely a market for photography art prints, and you can be a part of it with a few simple tips. Whether you specialize in street photography, landscape photography, fine art photography, or…
Do you find yourself staring at a blank screen when you want to blog or write content for your website? Here are a few tips on writing for non-writers! So I get it, talking about yourself feels weird. Blogging totally sucks when you feel like you HAVE to connect with clients and don’t know how….
Headshot Photography: Our 17 Top Tips for Nailing a Great Headshot Headshot photography seems simple! It’s one person, sitting or standing still, and all you need is one or two good photographs. That all may be true, but for many, it can be a stressful session because you want to make sure your client is…