As business owners, we have many decisions to make when marketing to new clients. We need to weigh the benefits and drawbacks to certain avenues before deciding to invest in them. This can include both paid and free methods of advertising.
This month’s shoot was, in a word, fun. I love having a creative group of people around me. This time, we had an internal debate about the direction and concepts for the cover shoot.
The secret behind creating a luxury boutique-style brand isn’t classified information. In fact, it’s fairly obvious because most of us know what to expect when we walk into a high-end retailer.
Just because it’s winter and business is slow for most photographers doesn’t mean you get to relax. This is the perfect time to plan some exciting promotions for the year ahead.
No matter how good you are, you’re only as good as your last shoot. That means you’d better get the shot. Being prepared for the unexpected will help you do this.
Congratulations: If you’re reading this, you’re on the right track. Photography is more than just taking pictures and investing in the never-ending flow of gear. If you want success, the most important thing to invest your time and eventually money into is education.
It seems like everyone in the photo and video world has a drone these days. We can now get amazing perspectives and high-angle shots with superb image quality, allowing us to take our productions to a whole new level.
Bad communication and workflow can gum up your sales process and stagnate your entire operation. Let’s first discuss client communication. Our sales begin with the phone call.
We always have those times when we need to bring in new clients. If we’ve just raised prices or have made some big changes, the need may be not only for new clients, but better-qualified clients.
Are you allowed to experiment and have fun filmmaking? Every year, I leave all my professional gear at home and take a few GoPros with me for a day of fun with my dad. We have a winter tradition of going fishing together.
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