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11 Ways To Turn Your Camera Into A Money-Maker This Holiday Season
The holiday lead-up can often be the busiest time of year for a portrait photographer. With...
Managing Motherhood While Growing Your Photography Business
As both a photographer and a mom, you may feel pressure to “do it all.” You attempt to keep up...
Building Community And Your Photography Support System
Anyone working as a portrait photographer knows that the job can sometimes be a lonely one. When...
In What Ways can Photography Entrepreneurs Leverage the Holiday Season to Benefit their Business?
Many businesses see a boost in profitability during the holiday months when everyone is more keen...
Balancing Art And Income: Business Skills Every Photographer Needs
A common misconception about being a professional photographer is that the only skill you need is...
How does Photography Compare to Other Side Gigs for Stay-at-Home Moms?
The pull to stay home with young children coupled with the rapidly rising costs of literally...
Episode 134: How This Wedding Photographer Transitioned to Portrait Photography & Had a $6,000 Week
If you're a wedding photographer who is considering switching to a kind of photography that...
Episode 127: How a Digital File Photographer Reinvented Herself as Boutique in a New Community
One of my favorite things to do is share stories about what my students have overcome to inspire...
Top 5 Senior Portrait Posing Ideas
From crayon drawings to term papers, and it’s finally all coming to fruition. Yes, I’m talking...
Camera Care Tips for Trouble-Free Photography Sessions
Have you ever had that dream? You’re in the studio, about to start a family photography session. Your clients are ready and looking great. You get them in place, check your lighting, and pick up your camera. Looking through the viewfinder, you frame your image and...
Winning Over Clients: 5 Tips for Responding to Photography Inquiries
You have set up your photography website, spent time picking a photography business name, registered your company, and created social media accounts. You are ready to start booking sessions. In the early days of starting a photography business, an inquiry message...
Why Networking with Other Businesses is a Must for Photographers
The business world loves the term networking. While it can be thrown around as a buzzword, when you break it down, it simply means making connections and building relationships. While networking is a part of many jobs, it is essential for professional photographers...
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