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

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

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

How Do You Find Clients For Your Photography Business?

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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

Photoshelter's "Photographer’s Outlook on 2013"

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Photoshelter released their Photographer's Outlook on 2013 and it's free! With insights from over 5,000 photographers it give great vision into the photography business in this upcoming year. With sections on expected revenue, business challenges, and marketing ideas it is a fantastic resource. you

BUSINESS NETWORKING – How can I help my networking partners?

One thing you may find difficult is a most important aspect of business networking.  That is how to help your networking partners. There are several ways to do this: 1-    The best, of course, if you can refer your own customers to them for a complementary product or service.  For some of

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.

The End Of Portrait Photography Part Two

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Yesterday I posted Part One, The End Of Portrait Photography. Today we continue examining why the end of portrait photography is near. Just for fun I asked my twenty year old daughter today how she would describe a professional photograph. Her answer: "What does that even mean?" That is my point. We

The End Of Portrait Photography Part One

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Last week I received a request to from one of my photography business friends in Germany who writes for photography magazine PhotoPresse. Klaus wanted to know what my predictions for the future of the photography industry are. The very same day had a private coaching call with one of my clients, a

Photography Business Community Launched On Facebook

I've had it. Facebook groups suck. I keep adding people and a day later we are back at 529. I think that is the number Facebook wants me to have in my group. Then I add a bunch more and two days later we are back at 529. I've had it. We have a Fanpage now.

Is photography about seeing or being looked at?

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by  guest blogger Cristiano Burmester from Brazil The first time I heard that question I immediately thought about the relationship between a photographer and a model during a photography session. A simple portrait is a good example of how photography is not a one person statement. What I

Facebook and Your Photography Business

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New Facebook Changes in 2013 For Your Photography Business by guest blogger Stanna Johnson Break out your Facebook ads manager, fix a steaming pot of coffee, and get ready to get to work on your advertising and marketing for your photography business. As always Facebook keeps changing the rules

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.                      

The Aftermath Of Sandy On The Photography Business

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You may have been just like me glued to CNN all day while the reports on Sandy's furor where coming in. The pictures are worse than anything we thought we will ever see. Sandy caused massive damage and left millions of people in freezing temperatures without power or heat. It feels like the