Update: If you already read the original post…scroll down to the bottom. New Digital Creation’s Member Doesn’t Mess Around! ========================================================== Original Post: I wanted to post a couple of new portrait ideas for you that will work well for Easter or Spring shoots. These were created for our Digital Creations Club as Digital Backgrounds and Props, but you could create similar shots...

This is a follow up post to the video I did the other day titled “How To Deal With Negative Feedback From Clients”. First let me say, thanks for all the comments and feedback everyone posted. It just goes to show that we all experience negative feedback…usually one time or another, but we need to learn how to channel it. Today’s video I wanted to talk about Deadlines and the power of using them in your business. I...

If you’ve ever received an email, phone call, letter or any negative comment from a client or potential client…You’re Not Alone! The thing is, you can receive 100 great responses or feedback from people, but the 1 negative message seems to take control over your thoughts a lot more than the positive ones. Trust me…I know this from experience and it has happened to me too! Actually…that’s what motivated me...

Usually marketing and lighting questions are the top subject from our NPB subscribers and students. So…our first NewPortraitBiz podcast for 2011 is going to talk about these and answer two questions that were sent in via email. Question #1 - I can’t get people to pay higher prices for more services. Why? Short Answer: This is where I use the ipad example of how a strong “Desire”  is a huge driver for your marketing...

I just wanted to talk briefly about 2011 and how we can all…Kick It’s Butt The short audio recording below will explain how we can do it and have the best year EVER! PRESS The Play Button Below To Listen After you listen to me ramble…leave a comment below and let me know what you’re going to do in 2011. If you want to motivate someone you love…click the “LIKE” button below. See ya in 2011 ...

Here’s a great example of some clever marketing that you can add to your Photography Business. I’ve been driving by this sign everyday for about 3 weeks and the kids always say “I Spy Something Green” and we laugh every single time. The point is that we noticed it and we became engaged. The first thing we need to do as Marketers is get the Attention. Then we can show them what we have to offer. That’s...