Should you Charge an Out of Area Fee for Jobs on the Road?
Deciding if you should charge an out of area fee when an assignment has you traveling? This short story may help you make up your mind.
Category: Business
How to Find Your Perfect Location for a Photo Shoot?
A common question that is asked in many photography social media forums is for recommendations on where to find a location that meets specific needs. In most cases there will be a nice location already submitted to Shootipedia. Shootipedia is a website that was created to allow photographers to find and share locations that they […]
5 Tips To Use Dropbox for Small Business
As a small business owner, you probably already use Dropbox as part of your daily workflow. However, in this post I am going to share five tips to use Dropbox for small business that you might not have already thought of. Dropbox Options for Small Business In case you don’t already use Dropbox, Dropbox works […]
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Samsung rumored to be dropping out of the camera business
This next rumor is to be taken with a chunk of salt, but it’s a huge one if true. Samsung’s cameras haven’t exactly taken over the camera market, and it’s said that management has decided to pull the plug on its digital camera business. The South Korean company has not issued a statement regarding the […]
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Managing the “Pinterest” Bride
We live in an image driven world of social media. There’s no getting around it. Today’s photographers are dealing with clients who have access to millions more “ideas of imagery” than the clients of yesteryear. In the past, a bride would likely have only seen a few friend’s wedding images or a few in magazines. […]
Managing the “Pinterest” Bride
We live in an image driven world of social media. There’s no getting around it. Today’s photographers are dealing with clients who have access to millions more “ideas of imagery” than the clients of yesteryear. In the past, a bride would likely have only seen a few friend’s wedding images or a few in magazines. […]
Photographers: A Little Client Education Goes A Long Way
Have you encountered any of these statements from a potential client? “I didn’t realize your services would cost that much!” “Could you retouch an extra photo for me? It’ll only take a few minutes.” “I don’t think I need a professional photographer for my wedding. My Uncle Bob has a good camera. He’ll take some […]
Photofocus Podcast September 15, 2015 — Lisa Robinson, Scott Bourne, Platypod Pro, and Bert Monroy
This week we catch up with a lot of great folks. Our main interviews are with Lisa Robinson and Bert Monroy who will both share techniques and inspiration. We’re honored to have Scott Bourne back on the show as a co-host this week and we even catch up with the creator of the Platypod Pro. […]
Are Camera Stores a thing of the past?
Learn how to build a connection with your camera store so they won’t be a thing of the past. 
For The Sake Of Your Sanity, Say NO
Recently, a portrait photographer I know shared in an online group that he had been approached by an acquaintance who wanted him to shoot their upcoming wedding. After giving it careful thought, he eventually came to the firm decision to turn the potential client down because, not only was it was outside of his target […]