Have a mini-session coming up and plan to advertise them? Need to know how to make mini session templates? Today we’ll talk: Why make a visual ad for your sessions Static image or video? Important Items to include in your template Where to find templates or inspiration Why Make a Mini Session Template? As photographers,…
Confession time: I have a love-hate mini sessions relationship. My clients love them, and love when I offer the micro-sized events. I hate mini sessions. HATE. They cause me more stress, anxiety, and dread than any other work I do. More than once, I’ve wondered: Why do I hate mini sessions? Do I have to…
If I asked you if you enjoy selling photography prints, what would your answer be? I’m guessing you’d say things like ick, yuck, ugh, or even just a definitive NO! But if I asked you the following questions, would your answer change? Do you enjoy serving your clients? Are you willing to help clients solve…
For years, printed forms and checks were the standard for volume photography ordering. And while those options are still relevant and useful in many situations, more photographers are taking their ordering online. There are several different ways to facilitate online ordering, from the simple and free to the specialized and complex. In this article, we’ll…
A few weeks ago, a fellow photographer posed the question “What do you wish you’d done differently when you started your business?” My answer? Use a photography CRM sooner to start my client relationships out on the best foot possible and keep track of all my business things! What is a photography CRM and how…
Getting ready to jump head first into maternity photography?! Read on for our 18 tips to success! Maternity photography is such a beautiful opportunity to capture the glowing pregnant woman right before the arrival of her new baby! You have the opportunity to make her feel like a million bucks, but you also need to…
Make More, Shoot Less: Successfully Switching to In-Person Sales with Chris Scott [fusebox_full_player style=”dark” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] Episode 28: Show Notes. Today we are talking to Chris Scott from Swift Galleries and The Print Maker System, both of which help photographers run a successful IPS or in-person sales business. Chris started out…
Maternity photography is a unique genre of the photography world known for creating memorable, lasting moments for new mothers and their families. Most expectant mothers will want to document their pregnancy in a way that they feel reflects who they are as a person and who they will be as a mother. As a photographer,…
A client calls saying she needs some new headshots. You agree and book a session for her. The only problem? You’re not entirely sure what defines a headshot! Is it just a head and shoulders shot? Head with some torso? Argh! What Qualifies as a Headshot An image qualifies as a “headshot” if its primary…
Taking the Full-Time Leap: Becoming Your Own Boss and Calling the Shots in Your Life with Kate Guertin. Episode 10: Show Notes. Today, I’m going to be talking to Kate Guertin, a mentor at Cole’s Classroom and the owner of Sweetest Things Photography. She decided to quit her corporate job and jump full-time into professional…
Adobe Portfolio is a site builder that comes with the CC bundle. Squarespace makes a similar promise, but this site-building platform includes additional features that make it worth considering. Here is what you need to know about Adobe Portfolio vs Squarespace. Which Platform is Easier to Use? Getting started is quick and easy with Adobe…
Are all headshots portraits? Why are portraits not headshots? It’s sort of like one of those high school English quizzes! If you’re not sure what makes a headshot and what makes a portrait, you aren’t alone! We break it down for you in this article. What is the Difference Between a Portrait and a Headshot?…
Earn More and Increase Your Value Though In-person Selling with Jenni Maroney. Episode 09: Show Notes. Most of us get into photography for the love of the art and not for the love of selling. Many photographers feel uncomfortable when it comes to selling their services. In this episode, we talk with Jenni Maroney, a…
After posing, one of the most critical elements of a good headshot is the lighting. But what kind of artificial lighting works well for headshots? In this post, we’ll discuss using ring lights for headshots. Are Ring Lights Good for Headshots? Ring lights can be a great lighting source for headshots. When used correctly, in…
There are lots of considerations when it comes to taking headshots. There’s posing, lighting, skin tones, etc. One of the things you shouldn’t stress is how to hold the camera! Can Headshots Be Horizontal? Headshots can be shot in a horizontal orientation! Traditionally, headshots were shot vertically, also known as portrait orientation. But now either…
Pricing headshots feels tricky for new photographers. Most clients claim they only need one image and may balk at a full session fee. But your expenses and talent doesn’t change, even if they only need one image. And it takes an investment of time to create one really great headshot. So headshots can feel harder…