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

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

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

Do You Want To Find More Clients (and how that really works...)

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Earlier this week I examined what many photography professionals commonly do when they want to find more clients. They license the rights to use a list and send things to people they don't know. Most likely these people don't want to get what you send them and the whole thing more often than not is

How Do You Find Clients For Your Photography Business?

How do you find more clients

How do you find clients? This is the number one question I get from photography professionals just like you. It is also the reason why I created the Photography Business Intensive., an online video and live coaching course that I facilitate only three times a year.  If you are a follower you may

What Should You Write In The About Section Of Your Website?

Watch this so you can avoid the most commonly made HUGE mistake when writing your copy for your website.

PhotoBiz Bootcamp Only A Few Days Left

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Special Announcement From The PhotoBizCoach

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I am grateful. I am angry. I am excited. Gratitude, I know, it's one of those self-help guru keywords. To me gratitude isn't so much an exercise in becoming artificially modest even thought it is attribute that I do not posses. Gratitude to me is about being aware of what you have in your life

When Bad Things Happen In Your Photography Business

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Some aspects of the photography business are, (lets face it), rather boring in truth. That doesn’t mean you can ignore them though and in fact you do so at your peril. I’m talking about and important photography business item -  insurance for photographers. A post by guest blogger JR

What's An Image Worth?

What's an Image worth?

This month I've examined the photography business question what's an image worth for my column at Blackstar Rising. Take a look.                      

Going The Extra Mile In Your Photography Business

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From guest blogger (c) John Robertson for the PhotoBizCoach The photography business is just like any other. What brings clients and customers back for return business is satisfaction and a job well done. Whilst the creative side should be a given, photographers should not forget to also

Business Networking - Uncomfortable promoting yourself?

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  by Guest blogger David Coblitz - The St. Louis Artographer for the PhotoBizCoach Ever go to a business networking event and meet someone, but have an uneasy feeling about promoting yourself to the people you meet there?   This is a great instinct to have, since doing that would be the

ASMP Model and Property Release Form as Free App

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Is it time to get your model and property release forms updated?  Here is a great app. Get your model and property  releases through the ASMP as a free app right on your iPhone or iPad. It's easy. Open this email on your iPhone or iPad by clicking on this link. Download and install and

Does Social Media Activity Work for Photography Professionals?

Does social media activity work for photography professionals

You either love or hate social media. We've just examined Pinterest, let's take a look at a frequently asked question. Does social media work for photography professionals? Watch the video that I first posted at Blackstar Rising and tell me what works for you. Would love to get your input from your

Expanding Creativity through Personal Projects

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(c) by guest blogger Cristiano Burmester from Brazil for the PhotoBizCoach Irrespective of which specific area of photography you are in, your photography should tell a story. Whether it is a single image or a series of images,  photography has historically played a role in telling stories in

SOLD! Science Faction Has Been Acquired By Superstock

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This piece of news makes me very happy! Because the PhotoBizCoach got to broker the deal and Science Faction has been acquired. SUPERSTOCK ACQUIRES SCIENCE FACTION IMAGES Addition of Award Winning Images mark SuperStock’s Growth in the areas of Science and Technology. Jacksonville, Florida

Is Pinterest a Yes or No for Photographers?

It's the new thing. Don't tell me what you like - SHOW ME. In the age group of 35+ women Pinterest has taken off as if it was for free. Wait a minute, it IS free. Good for the users but what about the unsuspecting copyright holders who are watching their copyrighted work being pinned right off their