Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Thirteen Ideas to Increase the Value of Your Photography – Part I Intro by Skip Cohen There’s so much business and marketing help on the Internet, and Sarah Petty leads the pack. But what she regularly shares won’t help you if you don’t follow her! I love this post she recently shared as a “must-read.” I’m sharing it in two parts because there’s a lot here to […] Written by Sarah Petty November 15, 2022November 9, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education Stop Wasting Time Several times over the last couple of years, I’ve written about the greater sense of family in the world since the pandemic. So many times, it’s been in reference to Throwback Thursday posts, one of your best marketing tools. All those old photographs captured a time when life was slower and less complicated, and life […] Written by Skip Cohen November 10, 2022November 9, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education How a Combination of Little Things Makes a Big Difference We get so caught up in the big picture of our business that we sometimes forget it’s the little things you do day to day that makes the biggest difference in your business. I love baseball. The pace, the strategy, and there’s always something that happens during a game I’ve never seen before. There are […] Written by Mark Weber November 8, 2022November 2, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education Don’t be Lazy – Go the Extra Inch Intro by Skip Cohen I love sharing Shep Hyken’s archived posts because they’re all about Customer Service. Outstanding service is your not-so-secret weapon, and it’ll put you ahead of your competitors. It takes so little to make your customers feel special. You know how to focus your camera; well, this is about focusing your attention […] Written by Shep Hyken November 1, 2022October 28, 2022
Inspiration Photography Education Techniques How to Develop Your Own Style to Stand Out Intro by Skip Cohen This is one of my favorite posts Bev Walden has written. Everything she shares in her Tuesday Tidbits email blast is ALWAYS on point, but this one on “Style” hit home. From finding ways to separate yourself from your competitors to stay focused on what’s in your heart to never stop […] Written by Beverly Walden October 27, 2022October 20, 2022
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