Are you looking for ways to grow your photography business? Here are 6 daily actions you can take to do just that! We know it’s tough. There is a ton of competition out there and you are intimidated by all the things you need to do in order to grow your photography business. Here’s your…
Snapseed is a free photo editing app that comes loaded with image manipulation tools and presets that are quite easy to use. The app is supported by Google, which is a plus when it comes to quality and reputation. The app allows you to edit and fine-tune things like brightness, saturation, contrast, curves, shadows, and…
Are you struggling with consistency in your photography? Here’s our cheat sheet for getting images that are recognizable to YOU. One thing that seasoned photographers are always talking about is getting consistent images. Consistency in your photography is an important piece of establishing your personal style, and can serve you well in business. The reason…
Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about the saturated photography market? It can be intimidating! Here are our tips for standing out and overcoming the doubt. So I think we’ve all been there. You decide that you want to become a photographer and then you start to notice that EVERYONE and their grandma is a…
Have you ever encountered a tough personality and contemplated ending a client relationship? We’re here to help identify red flags and how to explain it’s over. Ending a client relationship can be tricky. Nobody likes going through a break up. It’s hard, it’s emotional, and it just doesn’t feel good. You may be TOTALLY relieved…
Do you have so many questions about your upcoming tax filings that your head is spinning? Here are 12 helpful tax tips for photographers. Here we go again, it’s that time of year. I don’t think anyone loves this season (maybe the IRS?)! It’s tax season, and I put together some tax tips for photographers!…
Are you on the fence about being overly formal in your business? Here are 5 reasons you should be sending every client a photography contract and some key points you may want to consider. As much as we’d all like to think that every service transaction will go smoothly, we’ve all heard photography horror stories!…
Looking for unique ways to capture amazing cityscapes? Take a look at these 9 tips for getting more out of your cityscape photography. Are you looking to break into cityscape photography and not sure how to do it? Once you get the basics down, you’re well on your way to creating amazing images that will…
Ever encounter a difficult client scenario and not sure how to respond? Here is our list of top challenging situations and how to handle them professionally (and with kindness)! Now that you’re in the midst of running your own business, you get the added fun of encountering many colorful personalities! Hold on tight, because it’s…
Curious how you can say “thank you” to your clients with a little gift? Here are eight ways to impress! One of the first things we learn when it comes to good manners is saying “thank you.” Whether it’s at dinner or when someone helps you pick up your child’s toy that they’ve so graciously…
Confused as to why it’s beneficial to have a photography business plan? Here is our step-by-step outline to achieve your goals! So I bet you’re wondering why exactly you need a photography business plan when you start a photography business? I know, it seems like a boatload of work and technically it’s not reeealllly necessary, but…
Ever have trouble wrapping your head around photography branding? Here’s a quick explanation of why you should make it a priority! What exactly is photography branding? You stumble across a website or Instagram that just looks…so…put together. The photos are all different, yet they all send the same message, have a consistent color palette, and…
Ever wonder what types of freelance photography exist and how you can actually make money doing them?! Let’s break down your options! The term freelance photography can be a bit intimidating! It means you’re on your own and have to keep your business afloat by being creative and aware of trends in the market. Here’s…
5 Lessons I Learned From My Own Family Photos That Will Help You Provide a Better Client Experience Recently, my sister and I scheduled an extended family photo session and it was my turn to have the client experience. Spending 90 minutes in front of the camera taught me a lot about what it is…
Curious how to strengthen your photography portfolio? Here are 6 quick tips for creating a strong and cohesive portfolio! When it comes to displaying our photography portfolio, your goal should be to show off the very best of the best! There are some great ways to intentionally choose photos to show off your technical skills,…
Feeling overwhelmed thinking about starting a photography business?! Don’t be! If you’re anything like me, I was just a *tad overwhelmed when it came to starting my photography business. I thought, “well, I love taking pictures, I can totally make this into a business!” The truth is, there was a lot I didn’t think of…