Business How to Build a Happy Work Place Whether your photography business is small or large, the atmosphere within your studio is crucial to how your business runs. If your employees aren’t happy, your customers will feel the tension in the atmosphere and will become uncomfortable working with you. Eric Michaels gives seven things he believes to be crucial to a great company […] Written by Marathon Press June 9, 2015June 9, 2015
Polls Famous Person Photo Shoot Poll Photographing friends, pets, family and clients is fun, but what if you could take photos of someone famous? Which famous person would you love to have a photo shoot with? Vote for your favorite below and tell us what would make them such an interesting subject in the comments below. [polldaddy poll=8908192] Written by Marathon Press June 2, 2015June 2, 2015
Business Marketing Social Media Technology What Does Your “About Page” Really Say About You as a Photographer? by Skip Cohen You should consider your About Page as one of the two most valuable pieces of real estate on your photography website with number two being your gallery pages. Stop wasting that space with information that could put a rock to sleep! You need to show your clients your heart, passion and the […] Written by Skip Cohen May 26, 2015May 26, 2015
Technology New Photography Gear! As the world changes so does photography. It is important for photographers to try new photography gear and technology, so they can become familiar with ways to improve their photography. A great way to get your hand on all the new photography gear without spending a ton of money on something you don’t know for […] Written by Marathon Press May 19, 2015May 19, 2015
Business 25 Great Tips on Landscaping Spring is finally here! While doing your indoor spring-cleaning, don’t forget about the area of your photography business that gives your clients their first impression. Spend some time outdoors and create an inviting and cheerful storefront with colorful flowers and plants. Here is a great article we found from HGTV with advice on landscaping. This information can […] Written by Marathon Press May 12, 2015May 12, 2015
Business Mark's Marketing Moment Marketing Creativity and Branding by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP Summer is just about upon us and it’s hard to believe there’s only 6 months left in the year. It seems like there is never enough hours in a day to get everything done, so for many people that means some things get neglected including marketing. That is where […] Written by Mark Weber June 5, 2014June 5, 2014
Business Mark's Marketing Moment Isn’t It Time to Get Inspired? by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP What is your reason for getting up in the morning? What gets you motivated to do what you do? Be who you are? Go that extra mile? That’s what May’s Marketing Moment is about. One of the hardest parts of being a small business entrepreneur is finding the ability […] Written by Mark Weber May 7, 2014May 7, 2014
Business Mark's Marketing Moment Marketing How to Start Marketing Plus More Freebies! by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP Hello from the sunny headquarters of Marathon Press! Spring is showing up everywhere and it’s the start of a new season. I often get asked by studios where they should start with their marketing. There is a lot of confusing advice out there, so I created a video addressing things […] Written by Mark Weber April 7, 2014April 7, 2014
Business Mark's Marketing Moment Marketing Technology Kick-start Your Marketing + Get a Freebie by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP It’s almost Spring. Do you know where your marketing is? This month’s animation will give you a few tidbits of information to help kick-start your marketing. Watch for “clues” on how to get started on the right track and information on the changes you need to make in order to […] Written by Mark Weber March 7, 2014March 7, 2014
Technology Digital Art Prints Live and In Person by Marilyn Sholin, M.Photog.CR.CPP, Corel Painter Master, Golden Artist Educator There are some amazing art prints on the internet and there is a trend I’m noticing that can lead to disastrous results. The more I look at what photographers and fine art digital artists are presenting online, the more I worry about them taking their […] Written by Marilyn Sholin February 22, 2014February 22, 2014
