I am an earnest beginner. Just starting out. A weekend warrior. A never-been-to-art-or-journalism-school-photographer. A business owner who never imagined owning a business. As I wade more deeply into the wedding photography world, I am making the switch from second shooting to shooting weddings as a primary photographer. Along the way, I’ve focused on three things:
Archives for May 2012
Making the Most of Senior Portrait Season – Part 2
They’re tuned into trends, they’re savvy social media players and they’ve got their parents’ pocketbooks! Ok, so there’s more to this unique market than those traits, but nobody can dispute this fact: Senior Portraits continue to grow in popularity. The Senior market is expanding as teenagers continue to connect with photographers who can create unique
The Sequoia 2 – A Photographer’s Personal Review
Meet Emily Harris, owner and chief photographer at Intimate Bridal Portraits, serving South Florida clients. The Photo Life team asked Emily to share her album design process with us and review the brand new Sequoia2 Album. Q. What’s your sales process for getting clients to purchase albums? Most of my photography packages include a wedding album.
Senior Portraits are HOT, but Should Seniors Look “HOT?”
They’re tuned into trends, they’re savvy social media players and they’ve got their parents’ pocketbooks! Ok, so there’s more to this unique market than those traits, but nobody can dispute this fact: Senior Portraits continue to grow in popularity. The Senior market is expanding as teenagers continue to connect with photographers who can create unique
Making the Most of Senior Portrait Season – Part I
They’re tuned into trends, they’re savvy social media players and they’ve got their parents’ pocketbooks! Ok, so there’s more to this unique market than those traits, but nobody can dispute this fact: Senior Portraits continue to grow in popularity. The Senior market is expanding as teenagers continue to connect with photographers who can create unique
How to be Irresistible to Ideal Clients
One of the biggest buzz phrases in photographers’ conversations about “branding” is the concept of your “Ideal Client.” We are repeatedly told to identify our ideal client. As a concept, this seems to makes sense. And it’s an easy thing to say! But how exactly do you do it? So let’s cut the crap and
Best Business Practices – Part 7
Spring is here, so we’re sharing a series of Best Business Practice posts featuring the team of ACEs and select photographers who have integrated ShootQ and Pictage into their studios. Get to know these fantastic folks and learn tips and tricks that will streamline your studio and help you conquer busy season! Today’s profile is Ashley Davis, above, owner and principal photographer at Ashley
Why Your Business Needs Kick-Ass Competitors
Competition is like fuel. It can catalyze progress or cause an explosion. The thing I love most about being a wedding and portrait photographer is the community. I have fun and have wonderful friends who are also wedding and portrait photographers. I would be fooling myself though if I didn’t admit that I compete with
The Truth about the “Rockstar Economy”
Here is a fundamental truth: Nothing is equal. No actions, no thoughts, no ideas. Certainly no two people. I would be lying if I said what works for me won’t work for you, but the more important and accurate statement is that what works for me won’t work the same for you. Not in the
Best Business Practices – Part 6
Spring is here, so we’re sharing a series of Best Business Practice posts featuring the team of ACEs and select photographers who have integrated ShootQ and Pictage into their studios. Get to know these fantastic folks and learn tips and tricks that will streamline your studio and help you conquer busy season! Today’s profile is Denise Birdsong, above, owner and principal photographer at Modern Love Photography. Denise’s