A few months ago, I had an idea for a mini-session to hold in February. It would involve little girls coming to my studio and dressing up in their favorite dress up costumes and accessories. My daughter and her friends love it, so I figured other girls her age (and their parents) would love a […]
20 Rookie (and Seasoned!) Photographer Mistakes
Years ago, back when photographers shot with film, people who wanted to be photographers had to have years of business and photography training in order to start their own businesses. Now, it seems all you need is a fancy camera and a website. There are so many mistakes photographers make in their first few years of […]
Why You Need to Switch to a Blogsite for Your Photography Business
In this age of the Internet, things change rapidly. First it was the emergence of the website, then blogs, Facebook and other social media. And now, your photography business has to stay on top of updating all of these digital avenues. When I decided to start this blog, I realized finding time to manage this […]
Are You Ready to Start A Photography Business?
Whether you are a stay-at-home mom dabbling in photography as a hobby or debating about whether or not to quit your full-time job to pursue only photography, taking that step to start a photography business is a big one. I think this goes without saying. Even though I was somewhat thrust into this (read my […]
4 Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Photography Business
I’m ready to price my photography business, but where to start? You are not alone. Pricing any business is a difficult task. All of your expenses and taxes must be taken into account. Then, you need to make sure you make enough profit. Your prices cannot be based on what other comparable photographers are charging. […]
5 Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started My Photography Business
Before starting my photography business, I felt I was prepared. I understood basic tax laws, took the steps to become a legal business, and purchased the necessary insurance. I understood the time requirements of sessions and editing, and I had a business plan in place that would build my business to be a productive, self-sustaining enterprise. […]
Identifying the 5 Customer Types for your Photography Business
I want to attract all types of clients. More clients mean more business, right? You would think so, however that is not the case when it comes to attracting the right clients. You want more of the clients that are a good fit for your business. Take a job interview, for example. There are three […]