How to Get Started in Freelance Photography
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How to Get Started in Freelance Photography

Many steps must be taken when turning your passion for photography into a career. It might seem overwhelming for newly independent contractors at first, but freelance photography jobs are attainable through research, passion, and a clear business plan. How to Get Started As a Freelance Photographer One of the first things you need to do…

How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success
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How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success

Gone are the days where you can take a beautiful picture and instantly stand out from the crowd. It seems like every photographer has access to the same preset or editing style, and you’re quickly learning that it’s time to do something different to stand out. So stay tuned, and we’ll talk through how to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42

Let’s Get Organized! Managing Content Calendars, Social Media Scheduling, and More! With Mandy Liz Marketing ourselves on social media can feel overwhelming with many asking themselves — “where should I start, what should I post, and how can I drive engagement with my audience?” In today’s episode, we chat to photographer and personal brand expert…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39

Mentors and Masterminds in Photography with Jenni Maroney. Episode 39: Show Notes. Pivoting into education is not always the right move for everyone, and it is by no means a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be passionate about helping others do the things that you have managed to do successfully in your business. Our guest…

Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last
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Client Experience Workflows – Create Relationships that Last

Giving clients a great experience doesn’t have to mean lavishing them with expensive gifts or spending oodles of money.  But with some planning, time, and effort, you can craft a client experience workflow to create an overall customer experience that wows! Learn: What a relational client experience looks like and how it benefits your business….

Explore the Best Lenses for Wildlife Photography
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Explore the Best Lenses for Wildlife Photography

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just a novice looking to delve into the fascinating realm of wildlife photography, finding the right equipment to get the job done can be tricky. A wide variety of lenses are readily available on the market, ready to take the photography of any wildlife enthusiast to the next level….

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 29
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 29

Cracking the Copywriting Code: How to Connect with Clients on Your Website with Rachel Greiman Episode 29: Show Notes. Grabbing website copy builds trust, proves your value, and can help fill your calendar with bookings. Today, we speak with photographer and copywriter, Rachel Greiman, about how you can write copy that hooks clients. We open…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 27
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 27

Being Authentically YOU: 6 Steps for Establishing Your Brand Identity with Abby Grace Episode 27: Show Notes. In order to market anything – your product, your company, or your ideas – you first need to define your unique brand. Your brand is not just the visuals, like your logo and your website, it also encompasses…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 24
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 24

Getting Your Life Back – Simple Systems to Save You Time in Your Business with Dahlia Orth, System Strategy Academy. Episode 24: Show Notes. Stress is one of those things that can take the joy out of your photography career, but implementing good systems can help reduce it. Nobody understands systems as well as Dahlia…

Dog Photography Tips for Every Animal Lover
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Dog Photography Tips for Every Animal Lover

Photoshoots for pets have become a trend worth noting, and our dog photography tips will give you the information you need to get the look you want. You can use these pet photography tips for all kinds of pets and shoots both indoors and outside. Plan a List of Shots It’s a great idea to…

Bird Photography For Beginners
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Bird Photography For Beginners

Before we jump into some great bird photography tips, I must warn you…this pastime is highly addictive.  You might not know a red-tailed hawk from a red-breasted nuthatch right now, but after a few photo sessions with our feathered friends, you might just become hooked. Soon, you’ll want to know ALL THE THINGS about all…

How to Make Money With Photography
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How to Make Money With Photography

You picked up a camera and within a few clicks, you fell in love.  People, flowers, wildlife, weddings… no matter the genre, you are LOVING photographing it.  But now you wonder…Can photography make me money?  The answer is yes, you can make money from photography.  The question then is how can you make money?  In…

How to Copyright an Image or Photograph [Beginners Guide]
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How to Copyright an Image or Photograph [Beginners Guide]

Knowing how to copyright a photo can save you a bit of time and money, but you must understand the process and the full implications. Not all images need copyright protection in the United States, but you’ll want to make sure you have legal recourse should someone use your images without permission. Copyright and Applications…

Wildlife Photography Basics – Top the Field when Afield
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Wildlife Photography Basics – Top the Field when Afield

Wildlife Photography Basics: Mountain lions and tiger salamanders and grizzly bears, Oh My! I’ve always loved wildlife.  As a kid and as a grownup.  Before I became a pro photog, my job was to talk, and write, about wildlife for our state’s wildlife agency. I was surrounded every day by some of the most stunning…

How to run a photography model call: Calling for Success
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How to run a photography model call: Calling for Success

Learn how to run a photography model call to grow your business When you learn how to run a photography model call, you create an opportunity for growth in your business. Use a photography model call to build your portfolio, practice new skills, create social media buzz or even grow your clientele. In this tutorial,…

Why every professional photographer needs an email list
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Why every professional photographer needs an email list

Use an email list to add value, gain clients and expand your reach Do you have an email list for your photography business? Why not? Is it because you think email is outdated? Or are you like me and felt intimidated by the idea of starting one? Or maybe you just don’t want to add…