Why Photographers Drop Out: The Painful Truth About Staying Relevant

Why Photographers Drop Out: The Painful Truth About Staying Relevant

When I was young and Sex and The City first came out, it was a BIG hit and a BIG deal. It was such a big deal that my roommate and I would have Sex and The City watch parties. 💁🏼‍♀️Okay they weren’t parties, but a bunch of girls (and some cool guys) that would come...
From Waitress to 6-Figures: The Key To High Photography Pricing

From Waitress to 6-Figures: The Key To High Photography Pricing

Before I became a six-figure business, among other jobs hustling for money, I was a waitress. And the last job I had before getting fired (Thanks P.J.!), was at a posh fine dining pre-theater restaurant. This was THE BEST WAITRESSING JOB I had in all the years of...
Stolen Images? Here’s How I Used DMCA to Take Them Down

Stolen Images? Here’s How I Used DMCA to Take Them Down

Last week, I shared the nightmare story of a $900 chargeback from a client who decided he was going to take back the money he paid me for retouching and how a lack of solid systems almost cost me that $900. And yes, his retouching order alone came out to $900– that’s...
The Easy Script for Saying “No” to RAW File Requests

The Easy Script for Saying “No” to RAW File Requests

Have you ever been asked for your RAW files? 🙄 Yeah me too. That’s not surprising but the other day, a “photographer” who wanted to work with me actually asked if I’d be willing to give out my RAW files. THAT surprised me. Because this guy definitely didn’t value his...