More and more people spend time on their devices surfing social media. As a photography business, it’s important to have a great Instagram feed. In this video, Trajan and Bry talk about how to have a great looking feed Read More …
Category: Q&A + Quick Videos
Is Joining PPA Worth It? – #80 Q&A
James asks if it’s worth it joining PPA? Do you really learn anything new, and is it worth it getting Certified, and earning credentials? Of course my answer is yes. Do it. There are lots of reasons I mention Read More …
Self-Employed & Morning Routines – #79 Q&A
As a self-employed artist, your morning routine sets the stage for the rest of your day. What’s YOUR morning routine? Do you start with positive things, or items that are harder to do? And why? Trajan and Bry talk Read More …
Outdoor Speed Light Flash Issues – #78 Q&A
A photographer has trouble with her speed lights. Speed lights (or hot shoe flashes) are small and handy, but they are typically only about 75 watt seconds of power and just don’t recycle as fast as nice big studio Read More …
How to Compete with Digital Debbies – #77 Q&A
Today Bry is asked about how to compete with ‘Digital Debbies’ in a ‘Digital Debbie’ world? It’s a tough question with no easy answer, and it’s something we all deal with. But see if you agree with the points Read More …
Seven Business Lessons from Exercise – #76 Q&A
Back in March 2016, I upgraded my daily exercise routine with a particular system. At the end of 3 months, Trajan and I share seven lessons we learned, and how they relate to success in business. 1. Motivation vs Read More …
Moving from Digitals to Selling Prints – #75 Q&A
A photographer is having trouble moving from selling digitals. She has basically one package where clients get everything for a few hundred dollars and she is unable to sell more, and talked to me about how sad she is Read More …
Marriage & Working with Your Spouse in Photography – #74 Q&A
Though I’ve yet to be married, a photographer asks my expert advice on marriage and working with your spouse in a photography business. I love the idea of working with your spouse and have some great advice – I Read More …
Finances & Photography – #73 Q&A
Do you keep your business and personal bank accounts separate? After some consultations I’ve realized how many photographers make the mistake of pooling their business and personal money. They run by “feel” and therefore don’t really know how their Read More …
100 Year Time Capsule & the Value of a Photograph – #72 Q&A
Utah is deciding what to put in a time capsule, and YOU as a photographer, produce the one thing that will last 100 years and have value in the future. A digital file or USB drive won’t last 100 Read More …
Better Promos and Sales – #71 Q&A
What are some sales and promos that you can use as a photographer, that work that don’t at the same time hurt you by either giving everything away, having a huge discount (that undermines your brand), or slits your Read More …
How’s Your Spelling and Grammar? Do You Look Professional? – #70 Q&A
How professional do you appear in your emails, on Facebook, or in texts? When you market or send out something from your studio, do your clients see you as a pro or as an amateur based on your spelling Read More …