We've all heard the saying about keeping all your eggs in one basket which basically means that you could lose it all (whatever the all is) if you do that. Well, if there are any photographers who have kept all their eggs (leads from here out) in the Thumbtack.com basket, they may be in for…
Read morePhotography Is Hard Work – You Have To Keep Working At It If You Want To Stay Busy
I am fortunate to be a full time commercial photographer. That's something that I am truly thankful for. However, it takes a lot of hard work to not only keep things going but to stay on my game. Hopefully this post will inspire you as a photographer if you are trying to build your business…
Read more35 Point Checklist For Your Photography Business – Do You Have These Things In Place?
I created this simple 35 point checklist for Photographers in a matter of minutes. I simply started typing a list of things that quickly came to mind that can help both new and established photographers. There is no way that you can manage every point effectively because it's so many things to consider. The list…
Read moreSo You Have A Growing Photography Business – Great! What’s Your N.R.R. Plan?
Since N.R.R. refers to 3 common areas of business, someone may have mentioned it online. But when I searched, I found NRR (Noise Reduction Ratings) which is not what I am referring to. N.R.R. is something that I made up that I believe makes sense not only for photographers but any business. N.R.R. stands for…
Read morePhotographers – Stop Making Excuses And Make It Happen – D.W.I.T.
Stick with me, you'll learn things that you didn't/don't know about me in this post. I don't have time. If I had the time, I could... I don't have money. If I had the money, I could... I don't have the right gear. If I had the gear that you have, I could... I don't…
Read moreIt’s Not The Photography Gear That Makes You A Better Photographer: It’s This…
You can have the most expensive gear known to man and still not be a great photographer. It's not the gear, but the constant learning, shooting and honing your skills that matter in the end. Yes, there are some things that you can do with some gear that you may not be able to do…
Read moreWhat’s Holding You Back As A Photographer? 6 Key Barriers To Overcome
I Need More Gear ( Go With What You Have Or The Best You Can Afford ) Gear seems to be one of the top barriers for new photographers. "If I just had that light, that lens or that high end pro body, then I would be a better photographer." Gear can make a difference; however,…
Read more12 Absolutely FREE Ways To Get Your Photography Business Going
Before I dive into to all the FREE ways to get your business going, I'd like to share one PAID item that is a must: Business Cards. Business Cards are still a must in my opinion for anyone doing business. If you are in business, you really need two basic things: 1) Business Cards 2)…
Read morePhotography Is 10% Shooting And 90% Marketing / Strategy Or Is It?
Most people likely get into photography because they love to shoot. It is exciting to be behind the camera and capture images in a style that truly captures the subject in a unique way. However, to make a full time living at photography, it has to be treated like a business. No business will survive…
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