Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson
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Wide-Angle vs Normal Lens vs Telephoto Lens: A Quick Lesson

As a beginner photographer, you might be wondering what the difference is between a wide-angle lens and a normal lens. Both of these types of lenses have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you take better photos. Introduction: Understanding the Basics Let’s start with some basics. A lens is an…

Your Comprehensive Family Photography Pricing Guide
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Your Comprehensive Family Photography Pricing Guide

Many family photographers are great at documenting memories but when it comes to pricing our photography services, we can agree that at one point or another pricing our family photography services was a struggle.  If you’re struggling with pricing your photography services just know you’re not alone. That’s right, *exhale*, many photographers have admitted that…

4 Easy Tips to Help you Plan Mini Sessions
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4 Easy Tips to Help you Plan Mini Sessions

Mini sessions are a great way to give clients a short preview of what it’s like to work with you. But how do we successfully plan mini sessions? If you’ve ever hosted a mini session, you most likely hosted it during a certain season and depending on the amount of sessions you book, it can…

Easter Mini Sessions (That Will Even Impress the Easter Bunny)
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Easter Mini Sessions (That Will Even Impress the Easter Bunny)

Easter always seem to be around the corner (anyone else lose track of 2020)?! Planning and executing Easter mini sessions can be a really feel stressful at first, but with some proper organization, they can be a fun addition to what you can offer your amazing clients! What is an Easter Mini Session? Easter mini…

Grow Your Love for Valentine Mini Sessions
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Grow Your Love for Valentine Mini Sessions

Who doesn’t love photos full of love? Valentine’s Day is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and run some fun mini sessions. Sometimes the idea of running mini sessions can bring about stress, but trust us, mini sessions can be fun AND a vaulable part of your business. Here are some…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 48
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 48

How One Photographer booked 33 Session in Her First 30 Days of Business with CC Seder How you launch your business is what determines how quickly you book clients and earn a steady income. Today we speak with CC Seder, a full-time special needs teacher and photographer who booked 33 mini-sessions in her first 30…

Your Guide to (Stress-Free) Fall Mini Sessions
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Your Guide to (Stress-Free) Fall Mini Sessions

The fall season can really get busy, as the weather tends to be nice, and the holidays are soon upon us! This is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and run some fall mini sessions. Maybe just the thought of mini sessions bring about panic and heart palpitations, but they don’t…

How Free Mini Sessions Helped Grow My Business
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How Free Mini Sessions Helped Grow My Business

Yes, I offer free mini sessions in my photography business.   No, I’m not crazy.  At least not for that reason.   Today, I’ll share with you how I structure my mini-sessions, why I occasionally offer them for free and how that has helped grow my business. The Origin of the Free Mini Session I struggled with…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 41
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 41

DSLRs vs. Mirrorless Cameras — Is it Worth the Switch? With Shalonda Chaddock Many photographers are currently considering moving from their tried and trusty DSLR camera to a newer and shinier mirrorless model. If you are one of them, this is definitely the episode for you! Shalonda Chaddock joins us on the podcast again to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40

Avoiding Sparkly Object Syndrome: Top Investments for Your Business Episode 40: Show Notes. As photographers, it is always easy to get excited about the latest and greatest piece of equipment and imagine how it will be improving our photos and upping our game. In this episode, we explore why this mindset can often be the…

Lens Review: Nikon 50mm 1.8 D vs 1.8 G
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Lens Review: Nikon 50mm 1.8 D vs 1.8 G

Nikon is a popular camera that’s compatible with multiple lenses. A standard DSLR lens is the 50mm Nikon 1.8. There are two variations of these lenses: the D or the G. The f 1.8 D is the older edition of the 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens, while the G is a newer, more updated version. There…

What is EXIF Data and How to Use the Information
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What is EXIF Data and How to Use the Information

Even the most talented photographers in the world will tell you, your education as a photographer never ends.  That’s where EXIF data comes in. EXIF data is recorded every time a photo is taken, and it can provide you with valuable insight into the tools and settings the photographer used to capture that image. Today,…

What Is Aperture Priority Mode on Your DSLR?
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What Is Aperture Priority Mode on Your DSLR?

A handy camera mode is aperture priority. Aperture priority mode helps you take beautiful photos without constantly changing your settings, making it an excellent tool for beginner photographers.  Aperture priority gives you full control over the light you let in, and it is a wonderful time-saving tool. The only other mode that lets you control…