Sowing Seeds In this week’s episode, we speak with Founder and CEO of Blurb, Eileen Gittins about endeavoring to make a book of one and how this led her to create the company that is a true culmination of all her life’s experiences. In the first of our two part conversation, we discuss the strategy and planning
Archives for May 2011
The Difference Between Good and Great Photographers
I have always said that the difference between a good photographer and a great photographer is in what they choose to show to the world. Cartier-Bresson said that “showing your contact sheet is like taking your pants off in public.” The photographer who is willing to show everything to the public, puts their weaknesses on
Creating a Schedule to Maximize Productivity
When we work for other people, having work hours, weekly meetings, and daily tasks is practically expected. However, when working for ourselves, it’s very easy to let time slip by if we don’t create a schedule for our productivity. The great thing about working for ourselves is that we can create a schedule that works
Intimate Invitations: The Photo that Changed the Course of My Career
The camera is an invitation to experience intimacy. I didn’t understand that powerful principle until I was given an unforgettable assignment for my college newspaper, The Columbia Missourian. A writer and I were working on a story about midwives. It seemed simple on the surface: visit a few homes where mothers-to-be were meeting midwives. With
The Photo Life Podcast: An Interview with Kevin Meyers
Learned the Hard Way In this week’s episode, we speak with Portland photographer Kevin Meyers about learning photography from a self-taught perspective and the difficult lessons that have helped to shape his business. He also shares insights into the future of the industry and his hope that photography doesn’t ever lose the precision of craft
The New Direct Order Tool From Pictage
Updated: October 26th, 2011 Download DOT now! Not a Pictage member? Try it out. We know you’ve been seeing other people. With the new Direct Order Tool, there’s no need to turn to someone else. You can upload your images and order prints, marketing materials, and Gallery Series products without creating an event. So stop your
In-Person Sales for Portrait Photographers
**Great news! We’re hard at work updating this guide and will be re-releasing it shortly. In the meantime, check out The Photo Life Social Media Guide!** Be a Shepherd, not a Salesperson. Don’t be shy, get to know your clients. Help them fall in love with you. Guide them gently. Portraiture is a high-touch genre
How To Bring Out Authentic Emotion in Your Shoots
Jeff and I were just in San Francisco this past week and in the course of four days we shot three engagement sessions for three incredibly unique and beautiful couples. Each couple was very different from the others – their stories were distinct and their personalities were one of kind. We absolutely LOVE that all