Professional photographers should NOT work for free (in most cases). Here are the reasons why.

Follow these 5 great tips to Manage Your Photography Business income and maximize your SUCCESS!

Accounting Tips for Photographers For part two of this series, I continued my conversation with Karen Schultz of CKS Accounting Services and asked her all those burning photography-related accounting questions that I...

Image above edited with Reverie Preset from the Dark & Moody Millennium Preset Collection. Should You Sell Your Raw Unedited Photos to Clients? There always seems to be a lot of debate amongst photographers abou...

The Importance of Having a Photography Contract for Your Business As a photographer and business owner, one of the most important details of your business is your contract!  Not only do your contracts protect you, bu...

Professional Makeup & Photography We all have those rare photos of ourselves that we look at and can’t help but think "Wow, I look good! Maybe it was your clothes, the way your hair was styled, or perhaps the com...

Free Photography Referral Cards from Pretty Presets for Lightroom Are you just getting started with your photography business?  We would love to help you! We have two beautiful referral card options that you can down...

Coordinating Outfits for Family Pictures When I decided to start my photography business, I had no idea that being a personal wardrobe consultant would be part of the job.  I almost always wear clothes that are comfo...

What Do Photography Clients Really Want? Last year, I conducted a few surveys of past and prospective clients to find out what they really wanted.  What I discovered is that they overwhelmingly preferred an all-inclu...

How to Make a Great First Impression with Photography Clients Today I want to talk to you about the importance of having a STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE in all areas or your photography business. This includes: Your Photos...

Why You Should Network With Other Photographers I have a lot of friends who are photographers.  It hasn't always been this way, though - I only had one or two photographer friends before I got into photography myself...

  Our Favorite Time Management Apps As business owners, we know how hard it is to be your own boss.  The most difficult thing is managing your time in order to get things done successfully.  Here are 10 favorite time ...

Kraft and Jute Photography Packaging When I received my package from Kraft & Jute delivered in the mail today, I was super excited to see all the lovely things inside!  I had been looking online at their hand-cr...

Do You Need a Perfect Location for Amazing Photos? Absolutely NOT! If you're like me, and many other photographers, finding new locations can sometimes seem daunting but, in reality, beautiful locations can be found ...

Welcome Packets for New Clients When getting an inquiry from a client, I like to be as organized as I can be.  Most of the time, an inquiry wants to know about pricing.  I have my photography session fee listed on my...

Why do Photographers Need a Portfolio The purpose of the ‘portfolio building stage’ of your business is simply to give you a portfolio images to show prospective clients. And what is a portfolio?  Well these days, it...

5 Holiday Marketing Ideas for Photographers As a photographer, the holiday season is a great time to market to and attract new clients, as well as reconnect with your existing clients.  Here are 5 great marketing ide...

Wedding Photography Checklist, Timeline and Shot List As a photographer, you will find yourself wearing many hats.  Sometimes you will be a family therapist, a money manager, a baby sitter, a wedding planner, and a ...

First Look Wedding Photos To do a first look or not to do a first look, that is the question!  When I sit down with my couples for our very first wedding consultation, I bring up the subject of a first look.  Some h...

How to Become a Wedding Photographer Welcome to the first, in a series of posts where I will be sharing everything I know about shooting weddings and becoming a successful wedding photographer! In each post I will co...