Building a business can feel scary and a bit uncertain, especially when you are a "business of one" and don't always have people to discuss your business decisions with.  Luckily there are many of us who have been down this road already.  We have done our research,...

Whether you are just getting going, or you have been at it a while, sometimes we have to raise our prices.  Maybe you started with your pricing too low, or maybe your cost structure has changed, either way, in order to earn the income you need to make this business...

Probably one of the greatest sources of solid leads is direct referrals.  In my experience, when someone comes to you via referral, they are much more likely to book than if they found you through an organic Google search.  The positive words of their friends carry...

  It can feel overwhelming to have to wear all the hats that go into running a successful photography business.  Accordingly, streamlining your business wherever possible is essential. The more organized and efficient you are, the more time you will have to...

(image for local brewery) Last year I made the jump into commercial photography.  Family photography is still my primary genre and I have no desire to change that, but the family photography business can be quite cyclical.  I was looking for a way to smooth out my...

Is Your Business Sustainable?  This is a very big question that doesn’t have a simple answer.  Especially if you are just starting out, building a sustainable business can feel like a tall mountain to climb. Sustainability as it relates to your photography business...

As photographers we are often presented with the wonderful opportunity to donate our talents to our local communities.  Whether it is donating a free session to a school auction, or offering to photograph a local charity race, it feels good to give back, and it can be...