Help! I can't motivate myself... Was an email that I got just last week. What a great topic. I am so glad you asked. I have a lot to say about how to stay motivated. It's easier than you think. I have this entire 'thing' that shows you that when you focus on doing well you feel good
Are You Missing Your Best Advertising Opportunity?
Posted in: Discover on 12. Feb, 2012 •
Placing Your Cards On The Table It never ceases to amaze me the number of photographers who don't carry business cards with them and hand them out on a regular basis. Only last month I handed one out which two weeks later brought me in £1,000 worth of business. In the past I've handed cards out
How Long Does It Take To Make It In the Photography Industry?
Posted in: Videos on 10. Feb, 2012 •
For my monthly column at Blackstar Rising I picked a hot topic. How long does it take to be successful in the photography industry? Click on the image to listen to the video. What's your take on how long it takes?
Arrogance and Ignorance In The Photography World
Posted in: Discover on 8. Feb, 2012 •
I don't do this very often. Call someone a bad name. In this case I can't help myself! Le Book, you are arrogant and ignorant. What happened? During the recent even Connections by Le Book LA event I was declined attendance. Actual note is below. When I ran my company Beateworks I
Selling Fine Art
Posted in: Made Me Look on 6. Feb, 2012 •
Oops, I almost forgot to tell you guys about this... Is there something better than free stuff? Fine Art is such a mystery for so many photographers, this is a handy little guide teaching you the basics. SELLING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY: PHOTOSHELTER UNVEILS NEW FREE GUIDE 26-page guide provides
The Price is Right… Or is It? (Part 2)
Posted in: Discover on 4. Feb, 2012 •
Continued.. The Issue with Pricing © by Anne Herbert Now that you have a handle on what price based selling is let's talk about how to get out of it. You'll need to change the way you think to the concept of value based selling. By injecting value into your offerings and giving your
The Price Is Right… Or is It? (Part 1)
Posted in: Discover on 3. Feb, 2012 •
The Issue With Pricing Your Photography (c) By Anne Herbert Note from Beate: As you know I have been looking for a few new contributors from different sides of the photography business. This post is from Anne Herbert who learned a thing or two about building her newborn and family photography
Become a Contributor to The PhotoBizCoach Website
Posted in: News on 26. Jan, 2012 •
Do you have an opinion about the Photography Business? We are looking for regular contributors. If you got an opinion, read on. If you are interested in becoming a writer for the highly ranked and widely read photography business blog please let me know. Contact beate at photobizcoach and
Deadline Coming Very Soon PDN Photo Annual
Posted in: Events on 17. Jan, 2012 •
Just in case you haven't heard about the most amazing exposure for any photographer - it's just about time for the PDN Photo Annual. Get on it!!!! The $15,000 Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture. Adobe presents the Breakthrough
Has Your Passion Turned Into A Dreaded Job?
Posted in: Discover on 17. Jan, 2012 •
Ah, the difference between a job and passion. This idea came to me after watching the Golden Globes. Morgan Freeman declared that he has never worked a day in his life for the last 40 years. Because to him his job is not work, it is his passion. Luckily I am one to say that I feel pretty much
