Inspiration Techniques Time to Take Out Those Long Lenses Intro by Skip Cohen This is a little different kind of post I wanted to share here today, but it’s so relevant. Regardless of what gear you own or usually shoot with, my good buddy Bob Coates got me thinking about shooting with long lenses. Here’s my point – while most of you are portrait […] Written by Bob Coates November 16, 2020November 16, 2020
Business Inspiration Courage to Say, “I Can!” Intro by Skip Cohen If you’ve ever met Suzette Allen, or at the very least know her reputation, then you know she walks the talk with everything she does. Last month was the 31st anniversary of a horrific accident which left her literally starting over – speaking, walking – you name it, a car accident […] Written by Suzette Allen November 11, 2020November 11, 2020
Business Inspiration Marketing Fine-tuning Your Focus Intro by Skip Cohen One of the highlights I’ve enjoyed through the pandemic is Bev Walden’s Tuesday Tidbits emails. Each one has hit home and gotten me to think differently about some aspects of my business, as well as yours. If you’ve followed Bev and Tim Walden for even the shortest amount of time, then […] Written by Beverly Walden November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
Business Inspiration Personal Photography Projects Can Change Your Business Intro by Skip Cohen I was painfully laughing at the news the other night as they talked about being in the “second wave” of the pandemic. Seriously, somebody tells me when we got out of the first wave! Regardless, it’s obvious the challenges aren’t going away any time soon. This post out of Bob Coates’ […] Written by Bob Coates October 21, 2020October 21, 2020
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
