Brand New :-)

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...And free :-) Here's the scoop: Just put the finishing touches on a brand new training is for you. It's all about how to build a high paying client base through word of mouth and leveraging social media. (We'll also cover how to get found on the internet with some killer SEO secret

Important Announcement About Web Media Content

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Announcement from Gerber Global Media Content (Gerber GMC) in cooperation with PhotoBizCoach Beate Chelette Feature Story Submission invitation for Web Media Content to all photographers!!     Zurich/Los Angeles June 1, 2013 Livio Gerber (zapaimages) and PhotoBizCoach Beate

Unnovation

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Photographer Michael Albany from Philadelphia sent me an article called unnovation. He asked me what I thought of it and if it applied to the photography business. Oh well... Sometimes this industry feels as if it is a heavy big glob of glue. One that is just sitting unnovatively around

PDN Faces Photo Contest!

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This is a contest that you all should participate in, the PDN Faces Photo Contest. I've said it before and I say it again, being an award winning photographer does count for something.  Lots of publicity and lots of attention! GRAND PRIZE: One PROFESSIONAL GRAND-PRIZE winner will

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