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18 Photography Business Tips You Should Have Heard Yesterday

When I first started my photography business over twenty years ago, there were so many tips I wish...

How to Start a Portrait Photography Business

You’ve been using your Canon or Nikon DSLR for years, taking photos of all your friends’ kids,...

9 Steps to a $10,000 Photography Mini-Session Promotion

$10K in a Weekend is Something YOU CAN DO with one KILLER photography mini-session promotion. By...

Photography Marketing Ideas to Jump Start Your Business

Here are some easy ways you can bring 5-10 NEW photography clients into your business with some...

Spend a Little and Make a Big Splash | Small Business Marketing Ideas

This week I was surprised. In a good way. I received two thoughtful gifts from people I have done...

Your Photography Business: Sell Without Being Pushy

As small business owners we’re pleasers. We want our clients to be thrilled when they buy from us, not feel like they were tricked or pushed into something they didn’t want.

Target Bombs with the Boutique Concept: New Brand Marketing

What you have, as a small business that delivers unique, hard-to-find, specialty products and services is so good that the big guys are now copying you.

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5 Myths Holding Back Mom Photographers

Nearly every mom has a side hustle of some sort. Stay-at-home moms do lash extensions, deliver groceries and sell their handmade creations. Then, of course, there’s photography. Building a photography business isn’t for everyone but many moms love being able to serve...

Tackling the Challenges of Professional Photography

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, you know that this career comes with several challenges. Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to balance running a business, giving your clients top-notch service and having time to focus on yourself....

5 Tips to Get Your Photography Business Holiday-Ready

As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, we are reminded that the season for holiday portraits is coming up fast. It’s a crazy time for everyone but especially for portrait photographers. It seems like every family needs last-minute portraits. So, as...

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