We’re sold the dream. Being our own person. Owning our own lives. Maybe it’s the idea if you work hard, you’ll get there. Maybe it’s the idea that it’s a birthright for being who we are. Maybe it’s just a burning desire to get somewhere. But slice it how you like, one way or another,
Archives for February 2012
Learn How to “Read” Light
Since there is so much to discuss, join me at Office Hours on March 5, 2012 (10:00 AM PT) for my FREE Webinar Series. The topic of discussion will be exposure, both in the camera and in post-production. You all know that I’m a Lightroom advocate, so we’ll be talking about Lightroom 4 and all
Getting Goals – Divide and Conquer for Results
“Most have lists for their groceries. Few have lists for their lives” – Robin Sharma Something that often gets overlooked in our hectic world are our goals; the things we want and work hard for every day of our lives. We all have them in some way shape or form, but are we really utilizing
Lessons Learned from a Photographer Planning his own Wedding
Planning our wedding has been intense, fun, and quite a learning lesson. The experience gave me a much different perspective on what new clients see while searching for photographers and other professionals who make their wedding day special. The First Impression At the beginning of our planning process we met with the general manager of
Five Tips for Dramatically Improving Reception Photos
When I shot my first wedding in 2007, I was lucky! The reception was pretty bright (and my camera was worthless above about ISO 400, so that was a good thing!) Since then, I’ve learned – sometimes the hard way – that not every wedding reception is inundated with light, and you know what? I love
Pinterest for Wedding Photographers
Continuing the social media theme this month, The Photo Life team is sharing another helpful article about how photographers can use Pinterest to market their business and engage with their clients. Many photographers have asked us to keep sharing info about this new social network that’s spreading like wildfire! Special thanks to Wendy Roe and
How Social Sharing Can Improve Your Photography Business
You say your work speaks for itself. But does it? In an age where every website that matters is connected in some way to social media, is your work strong enough to speak for itself? On an internet saturated with photographs, how do your photos get attention? Do you want the truth? Even if you
The Mashable Movement Part 2
**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!** What if Photographers Stopped Trying to Combat Change and Embraced it Instead? It’s a question worth asking again and again. And again! That’s why this Dispatch seems familiar to
What’s Pinterest and How Can I Use it for My Marketing?
If you haven’t been introduced to Pinterest, you’re in for a treat! It’s the newest, hip social network that cracked the top 10 of popularity…while still being INVITE only! Inspiration boards of styles you like, goals for your future, books you want to read, cute DIY wedding ideas have always been around but up until
Lifestyle Baby Photography Part Three: Overcoming Insecurity
Real life is beautiful. We established that in Part One of this series. But although this philosophy sounds wonderful, it can be hard to follow through with, particularly when it’s personal. In my last installment in this series, I explained that I believe there are two major barriers to overcome in Lifestyle Photography – ignorance