How To Deal With Difficult Clients

Haven't we all our fair share of difficult clients in your photography business? They want this and that, not to mention more different set-ups, a last minute change, additional props, and nothing ever seems to be right. Here is the trick how to deal with difficult clients...  

Final Invitation To Free Video Bootcamp

We just did a shoot at Aesthesia Studio's in Culver City with Michael Grecco and recorded this video invite for you to join the Free Video Bootcamp. We are closing enrollment on Wednesday. This is it. Miss it and you have to wait till fall. Enroll now

How To Be Your Best Rep

How To Be Your Own Best Rep

Here is an announcement from friend and colleague Debra Weiss who is facilitating an event in Chicago on May 22nd. Please take a look at the announcement below. It is extremely affordable so it is a no-brainer to go. Debra knows what she is talking about, she has a long record in the industry.

Is It Time To Quit The Photography Business?

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Just a few days ago I found out that a well-known photographer (in his niche) who is on the board of a major organization doesn't like me. There was an incident over 20 years ago that I don't even remember but apologized for, but he seems determined to hold onto it for whatever reasons he may

From ASMP and Photoshelter - Photographer's Guide to Copyright

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If you haven't seen this yet, or even if you have, you should get your copy now. Copyright From Photoshelter: Learn your rights and protect your photos. As a photographer, it's crucial to know your rights in order to protect yourself and your work. Copyright law may seem like a daunting

Photography Business Success Through Social Media

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In our LinkedIn Group Photography Business, we asked our members what they need the most help with. Social Media had the most requests after Word of Mouth Marketing, which I just covered in our last TipSheet. Even some of the most successful Internet Marketers and Businesses struggle to get their

The PhotoBiz Bootcamp Is Open

For the third time we are opening the FREE 7 Step Video PhotoBiz Bootcamp. Registration is now open. Please sign up here We have put over 2000 photographers through the Bootcamp thus far and this time we want to up the numbers. Please help us to spread the word and share this information with

How To Reconnect With Clients That You Haven't Been In Touch With

Victoria from the UK asked what could be done to reconnect with clients that your Photography Business hasn't been in touch with for a while. Here are some of my ideas how to warm up clients that you've 'forgotten' for a while. If you have any tips on how you handle how to reconnect with clients

Pricing Photography - Fourth Edition!

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This is great book and its in it's fourth edition! When I first started out I used it and always thought it was a great reference. Pricing Photography, Fourth Edition The Complete Guide to Assignment and Stock Prices By Michal Heron and David MacTavish $29.95, 11” x 8 ½”, 160 pages

Business Networking - Where do I find people to business network with?

Business networking provides lots of opportunities to not only build your own business, but to help others as well.  When you are networking, you are building up a stable of business partners who may or may not be customers, but who you can recommend to people to help with whatever problems they

How To Handle Criticism From Other Photographers

Recently I put out the question to you what you wanted to know about the photography business. Christine asked "How do you handle criticism from other photographers?" Here is your answer:

Felony Photography

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By guest blogger Michael Albany In the past few months there has been legislation introduced in a number of states that will virtually outlaw photography. The first bill that I learned about is New Hampshire HB 619-FN that states, “This bill prohibits images of a person’s residence to be

Update on Eggleston's Fine Art Lawsuit

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You may remember, last year back in April I posted an article about Eggleston, who is a very well known fine art photographer who had just been sued by one of his collectors. The collector had bought over the course of many years over 190 prints of Eggleston. I assume he holds the largest body of

I Need Your Help

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I am not beating around the bush, I need your help. I am about to go into the studio to record new videos. Yes, I've listened to you about wanting me to put a bit more effort into the visuals. So I am. I've got an entire day at the fabulous Siren Studios in Hollywood. But, here is my problem, I am

3 Things That Make Your Photography Business Website Successful

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Can you believe this! I almost forgot to post this video that I created for my monthly video column on Blackstar Rising. In this video I am telling you about 3 Things That Make Your Photography Business Website Successful.  Violate at your own risk Enjoy, your

Mindless Marketing in the Photography Business

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It happened again. Some person who I do not know from somewhere where I don't live has invited me to do something that I neither want or need. For example like their page and go to some weight loss neighboorhood event in Texas (I live in Los Angeles.) Or how about finding THE ONE when you already

Business Networking - One bad apple

What do you do when you're in a business networking group and you realize that one of the members is not living up to expectations?  Here's what you don't do - nothing about it.  Why?  Lots of reasons come to mind, but let's start with this one.  A business networking group depends on getting

Art Shay - A Retrospective

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One of the great advantages of living in Los Angeles is that there is a great art show, gallery opening, or some other fun event every day. The American Association of Picture Professionals (ASPP) invited it's LA members to meet at Art Shay's exhibit. The very first of this incredible photographer

What's Your Business Plan?

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As all my clients know I am a firm believer on have a good plan in place and part of having a good plan is having a great business plan. A good photography business plan includes a good marketing strategy, ways to find new business, how to get repeat business and a lot more. Most people are afraid

EP Edu Grants Program NOW OPEN through March 17

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I get all kinds of promotional emails and LinkedIn messages all the time. The EP Edu Grants Program is great for photography students in the US and Canada. Check it out and pass it on! There are six equal prizes available, each consisting of a $1000 cash grant, and another $1000 worth of gear and