Business 25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes So many photographers operate their businesses from home today, and many are paying lots of attention to how they decorate the interior of their studios. This is very important, but sometimes they forget that it’s also important to decorate the exterior of their homes. After all, when you invite clients to your home, you want […] Written by Marathon Press March 12, 2013March 12, 2013
Business Managing a Business Through a Perfect Storm: PPA Members Share How PPA Members share how Marathon's Marketing Advantage Program and PPA's Studio Management Services helped their photography studio. Written by Marathon Press March 5, 2013March 5, 2013
Business Earn Extra Money With Prom and Dance Books Prom books and dance books are a great add on to a prom portrait package. Written by Chris Wunder February 19, 2013February 19, 2013
Technology DIY Soft Box DIY soft box with portrait diagrams. Written by Mark Weber February 13, 2013February 13, 2013
Business Plan to Succeed in Business by Sarah Petty Now that the new year is upon us, I love to use this time to do my planning. The word “plan” scares many small business owners, but if you want to succeed, you need to embrace the process. There are several definitions where many people get confused and overwhelmed. Let me simplify […] Written by Sarah Petty February 5, 2013February 5, 2013
Business Fun and Successful Mini Portrait Sessions by Mary Fisk-Taylor, M. Photog., Cr., CPP, ABI, API We’ve been having so much fun at our studio with mini portrait sessions. These sessions are very short and precise, lasting only 20 minutes and are photographed during our regular business hours. Here are some of the guidelines we follow: Mini portrait sessions are only scheduled […] Written by Mary Fisk-Taylor January 30, 2013January 30, 2013
Photo Editing Submitting Images for Print Competition by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP If you are a professional photographer, chances are you have either entered a print competition or thought about it. I’ve always thought the name should be changed to “Personal Print Challenge” because in my mind, the only competition is with myself to constantly improve. It’s not about winning awards, […] Written by Mark Weber January 23, 2013January 23, 2013
Business Digital Files or No Digital Files? by Mary Fisk-Taylor, M. Photog., Cr., CPP, ABI, API This is a great and timely question, one we struggle with as professional photographers. I have found that the CD of images can actually become a deal breaker with most wedding clients and even my high school seniors. The ownership of the images has become a necessity […] Written by Mary Fisk-Taylor January 15, 2013January 15, 2013
Photo Editing Technology Easily Create an HDR Image by Mark Weber, M.Photog.Cr, M.Artist, CPP Have you ever been in the mood to create something different? Offer a session that goes a little beyond the norm? There are a lot of different styles of photography that motivate me, and looking through the PPA Loan and Show books always inspires my imagination. So when it […] Written by Mark Weber January 8, 2013January 8, 2013
Business Real Life Parties by Mary Fisk-Taylor, M. Photog., Cr., CPP, ABI, API Over a year ago we opened a new studio in Midlothian, Virginia. This new studio is a great compliment to our existing high-end portrait and wedding studio in Richmond’s west end. We wanted a new location that would be a fresh and funky space and would […] Written by Mary Fisk-Taylor December 18, 2012December 18, 2012
