So you want a studio? I have rarely met a photographer who owns his or her own business and can happily sit back and say, “I’m satisfied.” It doesn’t matter what your business is – business owners are driven and ambitious, passionate and a purposeful. And that’s what keeps them moving. Our Studio Story About
Archives for September 2012
Is it Really the Clients’ Fault, or is it Yours?
Have you ever had a client who was upset because their images didn’t look as good as they expected? You’re not alone. I see comments like these frequently on forums and I have had this discussion numerous times with other photographers, including photographers on my staff. Sometimes clients are challenging and are looking for ways
Dramatic Dusk Shots: How To Create Them
Shooting photos at dusk can be tricky, but understanding a few things about lighting will give your images depth and a 3-dimensional quality. The main goal is to bring the brightness of your subjects in the foreground close to the brightness of the background. This is best accomplished by using a dedicated strobe, since they
Three Business Publications Every Photographer Should Read
It’s time to put down our cameras. Step away from photography forums. Press pause on software tutorials. We need to exercise another part of our minds – our business acumen. In order to build successful and sustainable businesses, we must venture beyond f-stops, shutter speeds and gadget gossip. Of course, those are important pieces of the photographic
How to Tailor Your Business to Newborn Photography
Who doesn’t love sweet, cuddly newborn babies? It seems more and more popular to specialize in newborn photography, but how do you truly tailor your business to the newborn client? Read on for tips and tricks to do just that! Show What You Love : My first tip is to show what you love. If you’re
How to Stand Out In A Crowd of Child Photographers
For a child photographer, it’s all about finding your way, finding your unique passion and running with it! You can’t be everything to everyone. I chose to stand out in a number of ways, starting with offering a higher-end experience and a full-service studio in a beautifully historic, affluent part of town. At the studio,
My Own Photo Life: Finding a Balance
This is my first column and I’m honored to be asked to write for The Photo Life. Here’s a brief introduction of my own photo life. Think of it as a job description of sorts. I’m a father of three small children, a husband and the owner of a photo studio in Colorado Springs, a