Pinterest for Photographers — Using Pinterest to Attract More Dream Clients on Google with Anna Bennett. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Episode 02: Show Notes. Did you know that using Pinterest can help your business rank on the first page of a Google search? Pinterest is a powerful, unique, and often overlooked tool for digital marketing,…
Homeless to Happy – One Photographer’s Journey to Optimism and Success with Christopher Hall. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Episode 01: Show Notes. Welcome to the first episode of the Find Your Focus podcast with Cole’s Classroom, where you’ll hear inspirational stories and pro tips from our guests to help you on your journey with photography!…
Senior pictures provide a lifelong keepsake for an important milestone in life. Unfortunately, capturing the perfect pictures is no easy task – especially when taking pictures for senior guys. Many senior guys end up acting reserved around the photographer’s camera. With so many options and ideas for your pictures, how do you know which picture…
When the senior year of high school rolls around, there’s plenty of memories to make. Senior pictures are part of that memory building process, and they can serve as a way for students and their classmates to look back on a significant turning point in their lives. Deciding what to do with your pictures, though,…
Senior pictures are like a rite of passage for high school students. These pictures capture the seniors’ style and personality. While anyone can snap a few senior portraits with a smartphone, not everyone can showcase the student in a stylized and professional way. If you have wondered how to take senior pictures, this guide will…
Taking senior photos before a young person graduates is a common tradition, and the price of a photoshoot will range widely based on your geographic area and the experience of the photographer. Tipping is not necessary but can be an optional gift since lots of work goes into a senior photo shoot, which explains why…
Senior pictures are one of the few times that kids get to show off their creativity, originality, and personality to their high school classmates. If you’re a photographer who wants to help a client make their senior pictures stand out, this collection of senior pic tips will help everyone involved leave a great impression. Photo…
There are a lot of senior picture ideas online, and the variety offered is enough to fuel a photoshoot with any senior. The cost of a senior portrait can vary widely based on your geographical region and your experience as a photographer. You can expect to charge anywhere between $100 and $250 for senior portraits,…
Props are a must-have for senior pictures photography. The right props will capture the unique senior’s personality, set the tone of the senior pictures, and help the senior remember what was important to them in high school. Senior Portrait Prop Ideas A unique senior portrait is an opportunity to capture a unique moment in a…
Senior pictures capture a major turning point in a teen’s life. High school is coming to an end, and they are ready to embark on the next step of their journey. Senior portraits should reflect a teen’s personality and high school experience. Outfits for senior portraits are an important consideration because they can express a…
Online galleries, file-sharing sites or digital files via a device? We’ve some ideas on the best way to deliver digital images to your clients. Establishing a photography business requires about two-thousand decisions right off the bat. Nikon or Canon? Lifestyle or traditional? Wide-angle or telephoto? Digitals or prints? Even if you decide to deliver digital…
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Get your act together to organize pictures now using one of these four methods and save time and frustration down the road. A local business calls and asks if you have some images they could use in an advertisement. They’ve seen your work and are interested in a beautiful sunset shot on the river from…
How do professional photographers keep everything organized? Between the appointments, advertising, social media sharing, and accounting there is so much to keep track of. Luckily we’ve compiled a list of the best photography apps out there to keep you organized AND provide you with helpful information when planning your shoots. What apps do professional photographers…
Do you have some free time away from home and wish you could edit some photos on your computer? We’ve got great news! There are a plethora of mobile apps available to edit on the go. We’ve compiled a list of the best photo apps available to photographers on Android and iPhone. No computers needed….
Zenfolio vs. Smugmug…the heavyweight bout of the ages! Ask 100 photographers their opinion of Zenfolio vs. Smugmug and you’re likely to find half in the Smugmug camp and half in the the Zenfolio camp. A battle of these two photography portfolio heavyweights almost always ends in a draw. The better question might then be Zenfolio vs….