Portable Portfolios Do you book jobs while you’re on the road? Find out how Sara uses new technology to keep her images handy! Video Produced by Cinematic Studios. Sara France is an international, award-winning wedding and commercial photographer based in Southern California. (Sara France Photography) Her images have been featured in numerous regional and national publications, including Ceremony Magazine, Modern Bride, San Diego Style Weddings, and San Diego Bride & Groom, and the cover of Studio Photography.
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Tip of the Week with Melissa Jill!
Breaking the Ice How do you get your clients talking when you first meet them? Melissa Jill tells us her tips and tricks on breaking the ice and getting clients into the conversation. Melissa Jill was a sophomore in high school when a camera was first placed in her hands and she was hooked! She never imagined that as a Philosophy and Christian Ministries major at Azusa Pacific University in CA, that she would one day create for a living. She always thought of art as a hobby until a friend, David Jay, started and grew his successful studio in Santa Barbara, CA. She started her business in the spring of 2003 and still marvels every day that she spends her life doing something she
Tip of the week with Jules Bianchi
Staying on Schedule and Keeping it Cool How do you make sure everything stays on schedule on the wedding day? Jules Bianchi shares some jewels on how to keep it cool – especially when things don’t go according to plan. Jules of Jules Bianchi Photography has led seminars at Pictage Partner Conference for the past 3 years along with workshops at the Digital Wedding Forum Convention in Las Vegas in 2006. She also started up Jules Cafe, where she helps out numerous other photographers with mentoring and hot tips. Jules is our Los Angeles PUG leader and has been featured in prestigious magazines such as Los Angeles Wedding Magazine, Bride and Bloom, the Knot, Your Wedding Day and Ceremony. Video Produced by Cinematic Studios.
Ask & Learn Wednesday with Travis Broxton
Session Topic: “I Don’t Know How You Do It!” – Five figure weddings with zero employees and plenty of free time Travis will touch on running a boutique wedding photography studio and catering to a high end clientele with zero employees. He will discuss how he manages to get everything done on a timely basis and continues to exceed his clients’ expectations. Not only are his clients happy, but they’re in love with the pictures and product he delivers to them. With a willingness to spread the word, Travis’ clients are his biggest marketing evangelists. Learn how Travis avoids workaholicism and manages to keep a date night with his wife, attend fitness classes, and have “a life!” Bio:Travis Broxton Picking up his first “real” camera
Ask & Learn Wednesday with Sara France!
Session Topic: “Work From Anywhere: Building a Remote Control Business” Sara will touch on her proven techniques for creating and maintaining a successful remote controlled business. Wouldn’t it be great to have the ability to generate income from where ever you happen to be on the planet? Sara will answer questions on how utilizing todays technologies will help you become more efficient, more flexible, and profitable. Looking at how businesses might evolve in the future Sara will introduce you to emerging technologies that relate to the non-location based photographer. She will also talk about web-based services, social networking, utilizing devices, software, and more. Bio: Sara France Sara France is an international, award-winning wedding and commercial photographer based in Southern California. Her images have been featured
Ask & Learn Wednesday with Corey McNabb
Session Topic: “Rockstar Wedding Photography – Your Backstage Pass to Making Brides Feel Like a Million Bucks” Rockstar brides spend rockstar bucks. When brides feel like supermodels, they will indulge themselves with photographic pampering. By making them feel celebrated and beautiful through your environment, your rapport, and your service, they will gladly and extravagantly invest in their family legacies. Optimize your environment by creating a comfortable and relaxed spending atmosphere that gives brides permission to be excited about you and your work. Your interaction with brides is vital to establishing a lifetime of loyalty. Regardless of your price point, knowing your brides will allow you to maximize your profit potential and firmly establish credibility in your marketplace. Bio: A fourth generation photojournalist, Corey McNabb has
Tip of the Week with Justin & Mary
Business Cards Together, Justin & Mary form Justin Marantz Photography in Hartford, CT. It is one of the fastest growing studios on the east coast! They are also the leaders of our very own Harford PUG! Their work has been featured in Brides magazine, Grace Ormonde and La Bella. Mary and Justin founded The Portrait House in 2006 as a worldwide fundraising mission to raise money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity. What do clients think when you give them your business card? Mary and Justin Marantz have customized their marketing materials to ensure that they stand out from the crowd. What does your card say about you? Video Produced by Cinematic Studios.
Tip of the Week with Joe Buissink!
It’s Monday again, and time for another Pictage Tip of the Week! In this feature we bring you photography, business and Pictage tips from some of our top photographers and PUG leaders. Special thanks to Cinematic Studios for the filming and production of these clips. Joe Buissink started his professional photographic career 12 years ago. His unique style redefines wedding photography and has its roots in Fine Art. His passion for photography began with landscapes, nudes and evolved into the observation of people in some of the most emotional and special days of their lives, such as weddings. Joe’s photography is about capturing the moments and capturing the essence of each person in those moments. Are you true to yourself? Are you true to your
Ask & Learn Today with Kevin Swan
Session Topic: Getting Things Done – The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Today’s world is complicated; with input coming from email, voicemail, text-messages, IMs, the mail, or in person. We’re no longer living in an age where work and personal lives are defined. Kevin will give details on how to implement David Allen’s GTD (Get Things Done) system which allows you to focus and make trusted choices about what to do (and not do!) at any moment. He will explain how to capture anything and everything that has your attention; define actionable items into concrete next steps and how to organize reminders and information in a streamlined way. Bio: Kevin has a bizarre and eclectic history; a professional actor in Seattle, he assisted Adobe in the
Tip of the Week with Jared Bauman
It’s Monday again, and time for another Pictage Tip of the Week! This feature is where we bring you photograpy, buisness and Pictage tips from some of our top photographers and PUG leaders. Special thanks to Cinematic Studios for the filming and production of these clips. Jared Bauman heads up the awesome team know as Bauman Photographers based in San Diego, CA. In 2007, Bauman Photographers work was featured on the covers of “Ceremony” and “San Diego Bride and Groom” magazine. Perhaps the most important thing to note is Jared’s passion for his craft. He considers his work a joy and an honor. Jared couldn’t have gotten this far without his fantastic referral base. Check it out as he talks about when to cut deals