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20 Of The Best Podcasts For Photographers
A year ago, I was inspired to start my podcast. There are so many other incredible photographers...
Episode 40: How Allison Rebuilt Her Photography Business After Losing 75% of Her Clients
When Allison Gallagher made the switch from selling digital files into a boutique photography...
27 Fun Holiday Card Poses For Photographers
Here are 27 of the best Holiday Card photography poses you can keep in your back pocket to use all...
You Won’t Believe This 215 Square Foot Newborn Photography Studio
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to run a newborn photography studio (but she is)......
Tips for Photographers During the Coronavirus Emergency
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis marks an unprecedented time for photographers. Shutdowns, grocery...
5 Ways to Know If Go Boutique Live! Is For You
Calling all photographers who want to make 2020 their best year yet… I see you over there, and I...
Photography Studio Tour: Is This the Coolest Studio in the World?
I’m doing a giddy happy dance because I get to share the coolest boutique photography studio tour...
The Photography Business Model That Generated $3 Million In Sales
I almost got stuck with a career I hated when I said goodbye to my 8-5 ad agency gig 21 years ago...
High School Senior Photography – Should You Change Your Session Pricing?
Do you need to change your sessions for high school senior photography? YES! Here's the thing......
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...
The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Keeping Up With Trends
Who remembers the boom of selective coloring in the early 2000s? Everywhere you looked, you'd see black and white images but for a pop of red in the subject's shoes or a vivid, bright bouquet colored by hand with colored pencils. Trends come and go in all creative...
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