Business Inspiration Photography Education Removing Guilt from Your Money Mindset Intro by Skip Cohen I love this post from Sara Petty recently. It’s very different from the usual marketing and business posts we share. But it’s right on target for helping you build a stronger foundation for your business – starting with your own mindset. Why are you in business? Why are you working so […] Written by Sarah Petty October 20, 2022October 13, 2022
Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Education Techniques How Photography Helps Mental Health Photography can have a significant positive effect on mental health. Florence Cane, one of the early Art Therapy pioneers, was one of the first visual artists to recognize the extraordinarily connected impact of art on mental health. Since then, art making, including photography, has been researched many times, concluding many mental health benefits. Here are […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP October 18, 2022October 13, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education How to Get Your Enthusiasm and Passion Back How far will enthusiasm and passion take you? Think about it. How many times have we seen athletes who had all sorts of talent but lacked motivation so they struggle? Then there are the Rudy’s of Notre Dame football or Michael Jordon of the Bulls who were willing to do whatever it takes to just […] Written by Mark Weber October 6, 2022October 3, 2022
Business Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Education The Creative Process: You Don’t Need Permission Intro by Skip Cohen I love this post Suzette Allen shared recently because it hits on a topic near and dear to so many of us. With all the challenges in business and our personal lives, we forget to take time to be creative. We’re always working on a deadline, and as soon as we’re […] Written by Suzette Allen October 4, 2022October 3, 2022
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Down to the Wire – Stop the Madness Don’t rush me – I’m waiting for the last minute! Anonymous I was leafing through the Acorn catalog, and the quote above was about a t-shirt, and it hit me because it’s ME! So often, I’m rushing to make a deadline. And while I rationalize by believing I do my best work under pressure, that’s […] Written by Skip Cohen September 29, 2022September 26, 2022
Business Customer Satisfaction Inspiration Photography Education Living Up To a Higher Standard of Service Intro by Skip Cohen As we head into the seasonality of 2022, and in fact, every day of the year, you need to set the highest standards of service. They need to be all-inclusive, from how you communicate with your clients to keeping your promises, exceeding expectations, and the quality of the finished product. Think […] Written by Shep Hyken September 22, 2022September 22, 2022
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Product Info The POWER of a Business Card In this day and age of high-tech digital and people trying to bring attention to their services, the business card is an often-overlooked gem of a business tool. The business card has been around for a long time. It’s often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. Think about it. You control […] Written by Mark Weber September 15, 2022September 15, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education It’s All About Your Attitude Intro by Skip Cohen Thanks to Bev and Tim Walden, there’s so much great content on running a photography business available. Bev’s “Tuesday Tidbits are always loaded with inspiration. Her recent email hits on a topic that we’ve all heard before, but here’s a thought that takes it a little deeper. We’re about to ramp […] Written by Beverly Walden September 8, 2022September 8, 2022
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Create Impact in Your Photography Photographers are trained to look at light and understand the mechanics of their cameras to create an excellent technical photograph. But great photographers not only take quality pictures but also tells a story and capture the mood. These photographers convey their impressions of what they are experiencing visually. This kind of self-expression creates an opportunity […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP September 1, 2022August 31, 2022
Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Paying Attention to Stress! Remember that stress doesn’t come from what’s going on in your life.It comes from your thoughts about what’s going on in your life.Andrew Bernstein I shared this on my own blog last week – it’s a quick reminder that you can’t create images that tug at people’s heartstrings if your own heart isn’t in the […] Written by Skip Cohen August 25, 2022August 25, 2022
