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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...

7 Myths About Becoming a Professional Photographer (and the Realities)

When thinking about becoming a professional photographer, it’s easy to have on the rose-colored...

A Marketing Idea for Photographers with Big Hearts

We all have causes and organizations that are near and dear to our hearts. And because those...

My Photography Business Plan and How I Hit $40K My First Year (While Working Very Little)

When I first drafted my photography business plan, I knew marketing was going to be an important...

5 Essential Steps that Shape Your Photography Marketing Plan

Think back to when you first started your photography business, even if it was just last month....

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...

Build your business while you shop on Small Business Saturday

One of the best ways to grow your business is to help other business owners grow theirs. Like Zig...

8 reasons I’m thankful to be a small business owner

Creative freedom and giving back to my community are just a couple of reasons I love being a small...

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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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