Let’s talk IPS photography vs. digital sales …advantages, disadvantages and which makes the most sense for YOUR business! IPS photography vs. digital sales is one of those subjects that really shouldn’t be controversial. Let each business owner figure out what’s best for him or her and move on, right? Except it IS controversial. Each side…
Don’t freak out over the photography slow season. We have some ideas! The photography slow season is upon us. After a fast and furious fall season, it can feel good to slow down and enjoy a few weeks off. You can work on your website, get caught up on blogging, or clean your office! But…
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…
We have the inspiration you need to increase your photography bookings You’ve launched your business and want to take on clients. But instead of hearing the phone ringing off the hook, you hear…crickets. Or you were swamped earlier and now the calendar is woefully empty. You’re frustrated, confused and maybe a little scared. Why aren’t…
Have you ever discounted your photography work for someone, only to kick yourself later? You’re not alone! Read on for tips about regaining your confidence to charge. Oh yes, friends, I’m going to talk about MONEY. I honestly don’t get why it’s such a taboo subject. In fact, I think we should ALL be talking…
Not Sure How to set freelance photography rates? Start with knowing your costs and profit goals! You’ve taken the leap and hung out your shingle as a freelance photographer. You are your own boss, set your own hours and name your own prices. But the problem is, you have no idea what to charge for…
Amazon photography should be a thing right? After all, they sell just about anything else you could think of. You’ve taken so many gorgeous photos and now you want to try to make some money from them. So how do you go about selling your photos on Amazon? The short of it is Amazon is…
If you have been thinking about selling your photography work online, then opening an Etsy photography shop may be the right choice for you. Etsy shops are easy to set up and a great way for photographers to sell their prints and gain valuable exposure. If you are ready to start selling your photography prints on…
Thinking of ways to add value to your client experience? Here are 7 ways to really pique interest and get people talking about your photography business. Since everyone and their dog wants to be a photographer these days, it’s really important that you add value to your client experience. Word of mouth advertising is your…
Have you considered switching from offering digitals, to in-person sales? Here is our list of what you’ll need to consider! In-person sales (also known as IPS) is the act of meeting with your photography clients in person, to preview and sell your photographs. This varies greatly from providing your clients copies of high-resolution digital files…
Unsure you’re at the point of charging for your photography? Here are our tips and tricks for knowing when you’re ready to take the leap! Let me just get this out of the way. This is going to be different for everyone. There is no one rule for when you can start charging for your…
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…
What’s the key to getting photography clients? Read on for our comprehensive guide! So you look on Facebook and Instagram and see all of these fantastic photographs that just seem…annoyingly PERFECT. The moms have the dreamy flowy dress and coordinating jewelry and magazine hair, the dads are impeccably dressed, and the kids just walked off…
Note from Cole – the tutorial & photographs are written / provided from Twyla Dawn Photography. I am sure by now lots of you have seen and heard the term IPS thrown around quite a bit in groups and discussions. IPS is In Person Sales which is referred to as a customer service based business…
I am writing this from 28,000 feet in the air as I am flying back home from Mexico, but before I return back in San Diego on land, I wanted to share some helpful pricing tips with you. Now – you might be wondering, what the heck does Mexico and airplanes have to do with…
The #1 Thing You’re Missing How much should I charge? Am I priced right? Do you think I am too expensive? These are all questions that I read on a daily basis within various photography groups on Facebook, and I am darn sure those questions go far beyond Facebook too. Photography these days seems like…