Business Inspiration Know How to Do Facetime Portraits? “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Steve Jobs I shared this a short time ago on my blog. It’s so creative and cutting-edge, more of you need to know about it. There isn’t a professional photographer on the planet who isn’t struggling with what’s become the new normal! Quarantines, social distancing, sheltering in […] Written by Skip Cohen October 14, 2020October 14, 2020
Business Inspiration Stay Clear of the Comparison Game! Intro by Skip Cohen I found this post in Chamira Young’s archives, and it’s so appropriate to what so many of you are doing. The pandemic has changed everything in business, and at a time when contact is so essential, the one place people feel consistently safe is in cyberspace. Photographers and clients are spending […] Written by Chamira Young October 5, 2020October 5, 2020
Inspiration Lifestyle Staying Focused on Your Attitude and Choosing Joy Intro by Skip Cohen The challenge for all of us these days goes far deeper than just social distancing and staying safe, but to our attitude with everything we do. It’s not easy staying upbeat as the pandemic challenges virtually all aspects of business, especially interacting with clients. The good news is the “social” in […] Written by Beverly Walden September 23, 2020September 23, 2020
Business Inspiration Marketing Just Shake It off I published a big part of this post at the beginning of the year on my own blog. It was the start of the traditional “slow season,” and photographers were split down the middle – half worried about dealing with the business’s downturn and the other half wanting to kick back, relax, and start thinking […] Written by Skip Cohen September 21, 2020September 21, 2020
Business Inspiration Holding Focus on Your Business and Career I shared the ideas below on my own blog recently and got a lot of good comments. It’s hard to stay focused on our careers when lately we hit so many stumbling blocks. I’m hoping you find some helpful ideas to get back on track and stop looking at the twists and turns in the […] Written by Skip Cohen August 31, 2020August 31, 2020
Business Inspiration Your Time, Your Kids and Your Dreams Intro by Skip Cohen Every week I get an email from Sarah Petty, and it’s always filled with something that makes me think. She needs to be on your radar. Last week I got the email below, and while it relates directly to a workshop she’s teaching, don’t underestimate the power of her message – […] Written by Sarah Petty August 27, 2020August 27, 2020
Business Inspiration Need a Creative Boost? Five Places to Hang Out Intro by Skip Cohen Chamira Young recently shared this post, and I wanted to share it here because it’s a great reminder of how much we have access to, especially during downtime. The Internet has changed everything we do, especially in photography. Think about how people share images today and the access we each have […] Written by Chamira Young August 24, 2020August 24, 2020
Inspiration Social Media International Friendship Day – A Terrific Blog Post Idea Intro by Skip Cohen Last week Suzette Allen shared the post below and gave us all access to hundreds of selfies she’s taken. Looking through the images, it was the perfect spirit-lifter, and it gave me an idea to share. Suzette is the Queen of Selfies, and while I’m not sure there’s anyone who can […] Written by Suzette Allen August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
Inspiration Lifestyle When a Word Doesn’t Fit – Make a New One I shared this post a week ago on my own blog, but I love the concept and the feeling, thanks to my good buddy, Bob Coates. Bob’s always been ahead of the times. In fact, 2-3 years ago, after coming home sick after every major convention, he replaced handshakes and bro-hugs with an elbow bump. […] Written by Skip Cohen July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
Business Inspiration Stay Calm and Don’t Give Up! Intro by Skip Cohen Every Tuesday Bev Walden sends out a “Tuesday Tidbit,” and each time she’s been inspirational. We’re all feeling the same stress. The pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the business of being a photographer. For that matter, it’s effecting EVERY small-business owner, but this is where faith comes into play. […] Written by Beverly Walden June 15, 2020June 15, 2020
