Business Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Build Trust and Make the Senior Session Amazing Years ago, as I was transitioning into focusing on high school seniors, I wanted to make sure my images stood out next to my peers. One thing that kept coming back to me when brainstorming ways to differentiate myself was how much better my sessions were the more I knew about the senior. I made […] Written by Bobbi Jo Beaver December 7, 2023August 29, 2023
Inspiration Photography Education Time Management How to Prepare for IUSA It’s that time of year! Many of you will be headed to IUSA, but have you done what you need to get the very most out of the experience? IUSA, as well as other conventions you might attend this year, are vital to strengthening your skillset; growing your marketing expertise, and increasing revenue. Plus, being […] Written by Skip Cohen December 5, 2023November 22, 2023
Business Photography Education Techniques Time Management Is It Time to Add a Little Structure to Your Business? We recently attended a change of command ceremony involving our son, who’s moving on to a new assignment with the army. While I love the flexibility of being in the private sector, I realized something as I met many of his staff and associates – everybody knows what their job is and what’s expected of […] Written by Skip Cohen November 30, 2023August 8, 2023
Business Inspiration Photography Education It’s Time to Give: How to Get Involved in Your Community. Intro by Skip Cohen I’ve been a huge Lori Nordstrom fan since first meeting her in my early WPPI days, twenty years ago. Her skill set goes well beyond just stunning images and includes the same precision in marketing, customer service, and relationship-building with her clients. She’s a photographer, artist, educator, writer, and a good […] Written by Lori Nordstrom November 28, 2023July 24, 2023
Holidays How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving! It’s that time of year to give thanks and appreciate all the things around us. Food, family, and football all go hand in hand this time of year. Games are also a big part of the Thanksgiving break and a great way to interact with each other and forget about life for a while. A […] Written by Mark Weber November 23, 2023November 21, 2023
Business Photography Photography Education 3 Shots You Didn’t Even Know You Were Missing From the Wedding Ceremony Wedding ceremonies are the main event on a couple’s big day. But they aren’t always interesting to photograph. There’s the standard processional shots of everyone coming down the aisle, the rings, the vows, and the kiss. Here are 3 shots you might be missing and easily add emotion to the gallery. First, the bride coming […] Written by Jenny Gegg November 21, 2023August 11, 2023
Business Charities Inspiration Marketing Photography Education One More Key to Success – Cause-Related Marketing So many of you miss the opportunity to tie in cause-related marketing. It’s the perfect ingredient to demonstrate leadership in your community. Here’s the point – Being involved in your community is one of your strongest tools to help build brand awareness. While you need to be directly involved in organizations that give back, you […] Written by Skip Cohen November 16, 2023August 7, 2023
Business Customer Satisfaction Marketing Photography Education Raising the Bar on Your Customer’s Skill Set There’s so much incredible content on Shep Hyken’s blog. Unlike so many websites, there’s no expiration date on the ideas he shares about Customer Service. I chose this post out of his archives because it’s a perfect topic for your target audience – creating an educational experience for your customers. Think about it – we’re one […] Written by Shep Hyken November 14, 2023August 7, 2023
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Tap into the Power of Referrals Everyone agrees that referrals are our strongest marketing tool. This time of year you want to make sure you’re asking for a referral from every customer you deal with. The ideal time to do that is right after the sales are finished as the excitement is high. Simply say – “Our business has been built […] Written by Mark Weber November 9, 2023July 12, 2023
Photography Photography Education How to Photograph Beautiful Maternity Portraits Explore the art of capturing breathtaking maternity portraits with these essential tips to photograph the beauty and emotion of this special moment in a mother’s journey. Here’s some tips to help you have a successful Maternity session: Build a rapport with the expectant mother to make her feel at ease during the shoot. Keep the […] Written by Lori Nordstrom November 7, 2023July 20, 2023
