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What is Your Photography Brand Saying About Your Business?

In any business, we talk a lot about building a brand. Brand loyalty is especially important for building repeat business and repeat business drives success. For various kinds of businesses it may be easier to build a brand because their

Tax Deductions for Photography Businesses

Mom always said, “There are only two things in life that you can’t avoid, taxes and death.” Both personal and business taxes will come and they often make small business owners, like photographers, wince. But they don’t have to be

Legal Structure for your Photography Business

So you have decided to start a photography business? Or maybe you have in business for a while as a sole proprietor and you are questioning a different business structure. This article is for you! Today we will discuss legal

Your Photography Website: Why it may be hurting you.

So everyone knows that websites are to small businesses, what a good old business card was 20 years ago. Not only is a virtual requirement for photographers, but it is expected for a photographer’s website to be many things. Today

How to Build Your Business with Photography Displays.

As photographers, you are in a constant marketing “battle” to not only market yourself as a creative photographer but to distinguish yourself amongst the throngs of photographers out there. Today, here on the ShootQ blog we hope to help you

Why Every Photographer Needs a Photography Blog!

In the year 2017, we find that websites are to marketing what business card were 20-30 years ago. Most photographers know and understand why they need a website but far too many are missing out on an important feature of

Writing a Wedding Photography Contract 101

One of the most common worries for any wedding photographer is protection of their funds. Most weddings are booked well in advance and things happen. Having a good contract will protect you from loss of income and so much more.

The REAL cost of gaining clients.

The real cost of gaining clients otherwise known as: Why KEEPING clients costs less than GETTING them. As photographers and small business owners, our obvious focus is on growth. While it is right to assume that new clients = growth, that

How to photograph fireworks (the RIGHT WAY)!

So yes, everyone and their brother will have their iphones out on the 4th of July trying to get the perfect fireworks photo or video. Social media will be flooded with "awesome" pics but are they really? Just because you

Ultimate Wedding Photography Sample Shot List

In today's blog we are going to talk about something very important to the organization and flow of a wedding day, the actual list of photos you will likely take on the wedding day! Today, alongside some sage advice, we

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