Use Contests to Expand Your Social Media Reach
Business

Use Contests to Expand Your Social Media Reach

In the past, we had great success with Facebook/Instagram ads. Then something changed, and they are no longer as effective. We were spending more money and not getting the same amount of engagement as before, so we started to abandon them. We still needed something to gain reach on social media to replace Facebook ads.

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5 Reasons to Use On1 Photo RAW 2017 Over Lightroom CC
Shutter Magazine

5 Reasons to Use On1 Photo RAW 2017 Over Lightroom CC

As a long-time Lightroom user, I am always looking for a program to handle my Raw files better. It’s not that I have a bunch of complaints against Lightroom—I just want the best quality for my images. After taking a test drive with On1’s new and improved RAW 2017 software, I am blown away. It’s time for a change.

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Building Blocks: Great Seasonality Doesn’t Happen by Itself
Business

Building Blocks: Great Seasonality Doesn’t Happen by Itself

It’s February, one of the three times of year you don’t have to do much to attract customers. Love is in the air thanks to Hallmark, American Greetings, Godiva and the rose industry. The demand for photography under the love umbrella is stable and the need for engagement, wedding and boudoir images is high.

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The Emotion of Sales and Marketing
Business

The Emotion of Sales and Marketing

This month, I share several vital areas of my business that enable me to communicate clearly with my clients, ensuring that I am maximizing my time, shooting with intention, and creating products and a workflow that put the focus on the client experience.

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Workflow Tips From A to Z
Business

Workflow Tips From A to Z

Running a photography business is no easy task. While many people think our job consists of photographing our subjects and delivering products, any photographer with a successful business will tell you there is much more to it than that.

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Organize Your Photographic Chaos in Lightroom CC
Post Production

Organize Your Photographic Chaos in Lightroom CC

Working in photography can be chaotic without a certain level of organization. Once the shoots are all over for the week and you are ready to start feeding your images into your computer system, you have to make the decision to be organized.

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Make 2017 Your Year
Business

Make 2017 Your Year

Stop wishing for better times. Stop hoping. Stop thinking that the gods are going to bless you with an incredible year and newfound wealth and success. It doesn’t work that way. It’s about busting your ass day in and day out. Put your time in and plan for success. Success is not an accident. It’s the result of hard work and some serious planning.

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