5 Steps to Strong Storytelling Portraits
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5 Steps to Strong Storytelling Portraits

You’re just 5 steps away from learning how to create strong storytelling portraits that are sure to inspire. Read along and learn how! I’m sure you’ve encountered it before. That one photograph so visually striking that it stopped you in your tracks. Maybe it was a bold use of color or the powerful emotions it…

Indoor Photography Locations: Where to Go
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Indoor Photography Locations: Where to Go

Many of us dream of owning a photography studio…a brick and mortar location where we can serve clients.  But a physical location might not be in the cards for your right now.  So how and where can you serve clients indoors instead?  We’ve got ideas on how and where to find great indoor photography locations…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 38
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 38

How to Capture Emotion that Will Help You Stand Out From The Crowd Episode 38: Show Notes. While it is necessary to focus on your niche, applying lessons from other photography genres can help you stand out from the crowd. Today we speak to Nikon ambassador Kristi Odo whose work capturing wildlife and their emotions…

How to Effectively (and Easily) Deliver on Client Expectations
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How to Effectively (and Easily) Deliver on Client Expectations

Managing your photography client’s expectations is just as important as taking spectacular photos. It’s extremely important HOW you deliver on client expectations. You want to set expectations from the first interaction. Here are some tips to make sure they walk away feeling excited, fulfilled, and already wanting to book next year’s session. Communicate CLEARLY (and…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 37
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 37

Finding the Work-Life Balance with Morgan Williams Episode 37: Show Notes. Creating a balance between your professional and private life can be a tricky task, especially if you’re a business owner. We sit with Morgan Williams, a photographer, business owner, and mother who has spent the last five years refining her business process. Today she…

What are Burst Photos When Using Your Camera
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What are Burst Photos When Using Your Camera

There are tons of features cropping up into new cameras. Whether it’s on a phone or a DSLR, cameras today come with more features than ever before. But one feature that is gaining in both popularity and functionality has been around for a while – burst photos. But what are burst photos, and how do…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 34
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 34

Setting Yourself Apart: The Importance of a Stellar Client Experience with Damien Carter Episode 34: Show Notes. Damien Carter is a part-time photographer who always goes above and beyond for his clients. He shoots everything (except newborns!) from weddings to lifestyle brands and along with providing his clients with exquisite images, he specializes in curating…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 33
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 33

Ready to Teach Photography – How to Maximize Your Impact with Emma Natter LISTEN TO EPISODE 33 HERE Episode 33: Show Notes. If you have refined your skill to the point where it has led you to find success, you can add so much value to people’s lives and careers by teaching them what you…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 32
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 32

How to Stay Creative and Inspired Long-Term with Roy Handy [buzzsprout episode=’6621298′ player=’true’] Episode 32: Show Notes. For many of us, photography is the most inspiring and exciting pursuit. It can bring with it adventure, new perspectives, and even foster new connections, but what happens when the well of inspiration runs dry? Today’s guest is…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 30
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 30

Overcome All Your Photography Fears with Cole’s Classroom Episode 30: Show Notes. Running a photography business isn’t always easy and can be stressful in pretty unexpected ways. In today’s episode, we dive straight into some of the most common fears that photographers have, tackle them head-on, and provide the best solutions for each. The first…

A Photography Style Guide for Exploring Your Creativity

A Photography Style Guide for Exploring Your Creativity

People can recognize the best photography. The most legendary photographers have a certain panache to their work that composes their identity; they have a brand. Stylistic photography elevates work from photos to art. As beginners, many of us snap photos of whatever has an exciting look, unconcerned with continuity between our shoots. However, once you…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 22

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 22

Community Over Competition — Making Your Business Stronger Than Ever with Natalie Franke. Episode 22: Show Notes. With half of small businesses closing down within their first five years, the odds are stacked against us. But you have an unlikely ally — your competition. Today we speak with Natalie Franke, the HoneyBook Head of Community…

Best Photography Books for Your 2020 Reading List

Best Photography Books for Your 2020 Reading List

If photography is your thing, researching and getting inspiration can jumpstart your mastery of the art form or help you start up your photography business. Instead of wandering through bookshelves wondering where to begin, take a look at our choices for best photography books for all stages of your mastery and career. The sections are…

The Best Creative Photography Ideas to Spark Your Inspiration

The Best Creative Photography Ideas to Spark Your Inspiration

Creative photography has no limits. If you can dream it up in your mind, you can create it using a camera, some props, and a little bit of innovation. While the best ideas start in your mind, even the brightest of artists need a little extra inspiration once in a while. This extensive list of…