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Get Photography Clients: 4 Easy-to-Create Marketing Videos
Video gets a bad rap.I get it. I used to hate it, too. So using it to get photography clients was...

How to Find Photography Clients: 11 Common Marketing Mistakes Made By Photographers
Once upon a time, before I became a photographer, marketing was my J-O-B. First up was a marketing...

Got 30 Minutes? Fast Steps to a Clean Home Photo Studio
The grandparents just called and good news! They want to take your kids out for the...

How to Survive a Family Portraits Session: 3 Family Photo Poses
Ok it’s confession time from this professional children and family portraits photographer. I’m not...

66 Must-Have Tools for Building a Six Figure Photography Business
We all have things we can’t live without. And it’s no different when it comes to building a six...

Outdoor Photography Session Tips to Beat the Heat This Summer
With my hair stuck to my neck and my make up melting off my face, I feel like I’m shooting in a...

Songs that Sell: How to Build Your In-Person Sales Soundtrack
Part of learning how to grow your photography business is working on your in-person sales....

9 Summer Reads for Photography Business Owners
What am I doing when I’m not in a session, working on marketing my photography business or...

Six Savvy Marketing Tips for Photography Studios On the Move
Read on for six simple marketing tips for your photography business aimed at making sure your...
What is the Best Way for Photographers to Handle Demanding Clients?
The temperament of the client can make a photo session better or worse. What are the best tips for photographers to deal with clients who are more difficult? Some fellow photogs shared the methods they use to help the session run smoothly. Keep reading to find out...
Deciding Between College, Art School, or Photography Business Coaching
We all know that doctors attend medical school and lawyers have law school, but what do you need to be a professional photographer? It is possible to work as a photographer without formal education, certification courses, and degrees, but having a coach or mentor can...
What Tips Can Help Someone Launching a Photography Career to Gain Their First Clients?
It’s the age-old conundrum of trying to get a job for experience, but you can’t get hired because everyone wants someone who is already experienced. The same feels applicable to finding your first clients in your blossoming photography business. How can you gain your...


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