Photographers everywhere rave about their Sigma Art lenses. But is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens worth the hype? When I needed a fast 35mm lens for my kit, I settled on the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens. It wasn’t without reservations. I’d read reviews but my experience with Sigma lenses was less than satisfactory. After…
To list or not list your prices on your website…that is the question. Any photographer with a website has probably faced the pricing dilemma. No, not how to price your images. That’s a WHOLE other can of worms. The one about posting prices. Should you list your prices on your website? It’s one of those…
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…
What lens filters do you need and why? We’ll give you the basics! Have you ever heard a photographer talk about using a lens filter but didn’t really understand what that meant? You’re not alone! Lens filters are simple in design but can have many different functions. They are also incredibly useful for getting your…
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…
We’ve all seen it before, a close friend or family member asks you for free photos favor: “When you come over for Chelsea’s birthday party, can you please take a few shots of her? I’m going to be cooking on the BBQ and won’t have time to take any photos”. Free photos requests are the…
What’s so nifty about the fifty? Let’s find out! It’s inexpensive, easy to use and optically sound. So what’s not to love about a 50mm nifty fifty lens? In a word, nothing. There is a reason the 50mm lens is nicknamed the “nifty-fifty.” Learn why this lens is one just about every photographer owns and…
What’s the best macro lens for your kit? Read this first! Macro photography can be a lot of fun to shoot. There is just something fascinating about seeing tiny details at life-size. There’s a whole teeny, tiny world out there waiting for an explorer like you! The problem? To uncover these bijou realms, you need…
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…
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…