Business News/Notes Tim Tadder: Creating Stunning Commercial Photography Marketing Tim Tadder is an incredibly talented commercial photographer located in California. Recently, Heidi Volpe of aPhotoEditor interviewed him about some promos he had printed at Marathon. See what he had to say about this stunning piece. Who printed it? This was printed by my friends at Marathon Press in Nebraska. Marathon caters to the wedding […] Written by Marathon Press August 4, 2015August 4, 2015
Business Technology Love Birds: Couples Photography Couples photography can be so romantic. You can feel the love and passion in the way a couple holds hands or kisses each other. But, if you’re not careful, couples photography can also be cutesy and cheesy. Melinda Smith gives five great tips that will keep your couples photos romantic and not cliché, in her […] Written by Marathon Press July 28, 2015July 28, 2015
Business Technology Terms For Photographers There is so much to learn when it comes to photography. Lighting, posing, how to run a business and marketing only graze the surface of everything that a photographer needs to know in order to be successful. And with all of this new knowledge comes a lot of strange terminology. To lend a helping hand […] Written by Marathon Press July 21, 2015July 21, 2015
Polls Uncategorized Summer Fun Poll Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school and its time to figure out what to do to entertain them. What activities do you and your kids like doing during the summer? [polldaddy poll=8968828] Written by Marathon Press July 7, 2015July 7, 2015
Business The Print Products You Need to Expand Your Photography Business Creating an identity is crucial for any photography business and expertly crafted print products will help you stand out above the rest. Dr. Billy M. has determined that there are five print products that can help any company expand, in his article “Printing success: 5 printed products that can expand your business.” These products are: A […] Written by Marathon Press July 1, 2015July 1, 2015
Business Five Important Reasons to Become a School Photographer By Chris Wunder, Cr.Photog. If you’re looking for a great add-on profit center for your studio business, consider Underclass School Photography. It’s one of the most profitable uses of your non-prime time. School photography programs are typically conducted on weekday mornings, usually Tuesday through Thursday, and often end by early afternoon. This is typically the […] Written by Marathon Press June 16, 2015June 16, 2015
Business How to Build a Happy Work Place Whether your photography business is small or large, the atmosphere within your studio is crucial to how your business runs. If your employees aren’t happy, your customers will feel the tension in the atmosphere and will become uncomfortable working with you. Eric Michaels gives seven things he believes to be crucial to a great company […] Written by Marathon Press June 9, 2015June 9, 2015
Polls Famous Person Photo Shoot Poll Photographing friends, pets, family and clients is fun, but what if you could take photos of someone famous? Which famous person would you love to have a photo shoot with? Vote for your favorite below and tell us what would make them such an interesting subject in the comments below. [polldaddy poll=8908192] Written by Marathon Press June 2, 2015June 2, 2015
Technology New Photography Gear! As the world changes so does photography. It is important for photographers to try new photography gear and technology, so they can become familiar with ways to improve their photography. A great way to get your hand on all the new photography gear without spending a ton of money on something you don’t know for […] Written by Marathon Press May 19, 2015May 19, 2015
Business 25 Great Tips on Landscaping Spring is finally here! While doing your indoor spring-cleaning, don’t forget about the area of your photography business that gives your clients their first impression. Spend some time outdoors and create an inviting and cheerful storefront with colorful flowers and plants. Here is a great article we found from HGTV with advice on landscaping. This information can […] Written by Marathon Press May 12, 2015May 12, 2015