As a Photographer, How Do You Dress? (Quick Take) – Q&A #106
Bryan Welsh and I ask each other questions on the fly (Quick Take). And because of his background in high-end clothing, I ask him to expound on how photographers should dress. And what are your thoughts? Are you a portrait photographer, and if so, how do you dress for a…
How to Buy Cameras & Equipment – Q&A #105
In Q&A video #103, I answered the general question about the "best" camera to buy. And here's some things to know about how to buy a camera and the type of place to buy it from. For instance, don't buy from online stores like Amazon or eBay because (1)…
Photographers, Marketing, & Mindset – Q&A #104
A while ago, a photographer friend Bryan Welsh was in town, and we taught a full-day workshop to photographers on the business of photography. One of the big takeaways is to think about marketing in better ways. Instead of having just one idea or marketing campaign and just working on…
What’s the Best Camera to Buy? – Q&A #103
What's the Best Camera to Buy? Multiple people have asked this question, but photographers miss an even bigger point... The most common question I get is, "what's the BEST camera to buy?" The problem these photographers have is being inundated with options and models from multiple camera manufacturers, as…
Mike Ridinger Interview on ‘This Conversation’ with Jed Taufer
My friend Mike was interviewed on the podcast, 'This Conversation' by Jed Taufer. Mike Ridinger is a long-time good friend of mine, and I thought the info he shared was helpful and inspirational. I hope you enjoy it too. You may also want to check out my interview on the…
Images from ‘Texas School’ 2018 Weeklong Workshop – Part 1
For those photographers who want to see some of the sample images created at Texas School, here's the first part. Once a year I speak at this big event for photographers called Texas School. It's at the end of April and photographers from all over the US and abroad fly…
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Pricing, Profit, and Valuing Yourself – Q&A #102
It's hard as a portrait photographer to know what to charge. But it's important to value yourself, value what you create, and price yourself correctly so that you make a profit. Making a profit means you'll be able to make a living for years, which means you'll grow exceptionally…
An Entrepreneurial Mindset for Photographers – #101
As a portrait photographer, what is your product? Do you think of yourself as a business person? Are you a problem solver for your clients and their needs? And do you see yourself as a creative problem solver for your own business? That's what this video is about. For…
Creative Lighting with Gels and Flash Outdoors – Lighting with ExpoImaging Products Part 4
Article Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Though gels are often used to correct colors or to create a bold dance club look, I think they’re a blast to use for creative fun. I often use them to change the color of an outdoor background while leaving the model’s skin color the same. That means…
Bry Cox & Bryan Welsh – Utah’s Super One Day for PPA on Business of Photography
What an amazing event! My friend Bryan Welsh flew in to Utah so that we could teach a joint Super-One-Day for PPA on the Business of Photography. The event went really well, and it ended with a powerful and emotional ending. I'm appreciative to the photographers that came, and I hope…
Do You Display & Sell Canvases and Prints as a Photographer – Quick Video #100
As a photographer, do you have a current family portrait on your wall? Is your headshot on your website current? When clients visit with you, do you show and sell physical canvases and prints? And do you have large samples displayed appropriately in various sizes on various walls? Today,…