Why Bending My Own Rules Cost Me Two Days of Photography Work

Why Bending My Own Rules Cost Me Two Days of Photography Work

Have you ever made a stupid mistake that gets you mad when you think about it even years later? I still get mad when I think of this story. I went hiking with the dogs knowing it was going to be overcast and that the sun wouldn’t burn through the clouds. So I...
When to Hire an Assistant as a Photographer

When to Hire an Assistant as a Photographer

  When I was waitressing part time, acting part time and doing photoshoots part time, I hired an assistant.   I paid a friend to drive all over town to drop off my marketing postcards to display at various businesses for actors to find me.   I had two...
Get More Photography Clients With “Know, Like & Trust”

Get More Photography Clients With “Know, Like & Trust”

But first, you need to understand marketing. What is marketing? Let me guess, you think marketing is an icky thing to do, so you avoid it at all cost. It can definitely feel uncomfortable to market yourself *if* that’s how you feel. Hereโ€™s the thing. Marketing...
4 Reasons Why Gmail is Killing Your Photography Business

4 Reasons Why Gmail is Killing Your Photography Business

1: YOU ARE JUDGED BY YOUR EMAIL In the digital landscape, a professional email address is more than just an emailโ€“ it’s a way to build trust and establish your photography business as legitimate. When I see a photographer who doesn’t have a website, or...