Okay, if nothing else I want points for having the nerve to once again publish my senior head shot! Then I want points for my glasses hiding the unibrow and the fact that I could even get a knot out of a tie not much wider than a pair of Nike shoelaces today!
But here’s [...]
Posted on July 21st, 2011 in How2 Series, Portraits
We all get caught in type-casting those photographers we admire most. They seem to establish boundaries on what they’re best at and so often, just like Hollywood, we don’t think of them in other roles. I love this post from Doug Gordon, which is a solid reminder he can shoot anything! He loves working with couples and [...]
Posted on April 04th, 2011 in How2 Series, Portraits
I’ve written a few posts related to photographers, new to the industry especially, talking about how they wish they had a great studio. Over and over again I’ve heard the words, “If I only had a studio like ________, I could create images like that!”
This post today from buddy, Joe Farace, is a terrific [...]
I’ve said it before, you’ve got to love a guy whose blog is called, “Saving the World, One Pixel at a Time“. If you’re not already a regular follower, it’s time to put Joe on your list. This is about having a resource in your network who regularly is posting great information to help you [...]
Tags: canon, joe farace, Lighting, lumiquest, outdoor flash, photofocus, portraits, scott bourne, speedlite, stofen
Posted on May 05th, 2010 in Cause Related Marketing, Charity Fest
What I loved most about Brady Withers’ giving back project was the “we” aspect. Here’s a group of friends, all photographers, looking for a way to give back together and take advantage of their combined expertise and energy! It’s a great concept and one that we’ll continue to follow and maybe I can talk Brady [...]
I’m a big fan of playing offense versus defense and right now, even if you haven’t done anything yet, you’ve still got time for some great offensive marketing plays, especially if your skill set is in portraiture.
1) Mother’s Day: There isn’t a mother on the planet that doesn’t want new portraits of her family. Even more [...]
There seem to be two trains of thought out there in developing your photography business. We’ve got one school that believes you should develop your core strength and stay focused (pun intented) on that application. In other words, if you’re a wedding photographer, stay focused on growing your wedding business. If you’re a commercial shooter, stay [...]
