The Revolution will be Tweeted/Facebooked/Instagrammed…please RT! I’m an early adopter. Ok, some might say I’m a social media geek. It’s true. Hopping on the social media bandwagon wasn’t hard for me. Within weeks of joining Facebook, I was exhilarated by the possibilty of connecting with new and old friends. It seemed stunningly simple. “Friending” someone
Archives for February 2011
Boudoir Photography for the Conservative Client
**In honor of Cupid, this blog post is the third and final post in our February series on Boudoir photography. See more posts on Boudoir photography…** Boudoir photography is definitely a very intimate form of photography. The majority of my female clients do not want me to share their intimate photos with the world. In
The Photo Life Podcast: An Interview with Paul Gero
Family Guy In this week’s episode, we speak with Paul Gero about the importance of knowing yourself as a photographer before getting to know your client as well as his year-long project focusing on the the most important and often overlooked subjects in his life. About Paul Gero Photographer Paul F. Gero loves to tell stories
How to Approach an In Home Sales Session for Portrait Photographers
We’ve heard it all before: Selling in person increases your sales and client experience exponentially. There’s a lot of truth in that, and I’m thrilled to be able to talk about why. My husband and I run a boutique-style child photography business in Atlanta and have been building and serving our clients for about 5
The Photo Life Podcast: An Interview with Deanne Fitzmaurice
One Woman Band In this week’s episode, we speak with Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice about her experience documenting the Khalaf family tragedy of the two sons mistaking an undetonated bomb for a toy in their home country of Iraq. We also take a moment to examine the future of storytelling, with a discussion
The Darkroom vs. The Lightroom (Lightroom Video Tutorial)
Don’t miss Jared Platt’s Lightroom Workflow Workshop in Vegas at WPPI on Tuesday, Feb 22. There are two sessions to choose from: 8am – 12 pm and 2pm to 6pm. Secure your seat today at www.jaredplattworkshops.com. Tickets are $200 at the door, but only $100 online. The Darkroom vs. The Lightroom from Jared Platt on
6 Tips for Hosting Effective and Profitable Boudoir Mini-Sessions
**In honor of Cupid, this blog post is the second in our February series on Boudoir photography. See more posts on Boudoir photography…** A typical boudoir day for me consists of anywhere from seven to twelve clients coming into my studio in one day. While powering through sessions might not work for everyone, with some
Find Your Client’s Signature Pose…and Name It
When I first started out I dreaded the engagement session. In fact, I dreaded anything that meant I had to actually pose or direct my clients. It just scared me because I had no idea what to do with them. But as the years passed and I got more comfortable with the idea, I have
The Photo Life Podcast: An Interview with Jessica Ferber
The Labours of Love In this week’s episode we meet Robert James Campbell. While documenting the New York City jazz scene in the 50’s and 60’s, he witnessed the birth of a new era from behind the lens. Despite his arresting photographs of people who would shape the American landscape, Robert Campbell passed away impoverished
Tips for Getting Started in Boudoir Photography
I receive tons of emails from enthusiastic photographers who are catching boudoir fever and would love to know how to get started! Here’s a perfect example: “I am just starting out as a photographer and would love to do Boudoir. There are so many things I need to do and learn, and I am working