TweetHow the Heck did we come up with this idea? Well…the other day we were taking some shots of Kayla in the driveway playing Hopscotch and it hit us. Why not show other photographers how simple this shot is and how they could add this to their business. People would love this just as much as the “Foot Portrait” we released many years ago. So, we decided to create a Facebook Contest/Challenge to get you trying this out...

TweetAfter I posted the Summer Lemonade Digital Background portrait idea, I received a lot of emails saying it really helped. As photographers we need to be inspired and sometimes pushed to think outside the box. That’s my job I guess. So…I decided to share another unique portrait idea that anyone can use and start creating with very little equipment. We created a Digital version for our NPB Digital Creations Club called...

TweetWhether you are wanting to get a treasured photo your own family pet or you would like to photograph pets as a part of your photography business, there are a few things you should know before you just show up with your camera and expecting award winning pet photos. Here are a five tips to help you get the photos you’re looking for. Tip #1 – Patience First and foremost we must realize that stunning photos of pets involve a...

TweetIn this video I’ll show you the power of Using Digital Backgrounds And Props in your Photography Business. When you want to give your clients more options and not spend $1,000 of dollars…you need to use this powerful concept. The possibilities are endless and the beautiful thing is that you get to use them over and over again. In this example I used our “Yesterday’s Wicker Scale Prop And Background Set” to...

TweetYou love animals and you love photography and people are always commenting on how wonderful your photos are. Could you possibly Start A Pet Photography Business, just because you have a passion? Of course, you can! Most successful photographers have started their own businesses with very little experience and learned almost everything through trial and error. All you need is a little bit of talent, a desire to learn some of the...

TweetI received this email from Debbie and I wanted to share it with everyone. I think it’s very important to realize that most people have some kind of fears and struggles in life, but the ones that constantly Take Action…will succeed. I’m not sharing this to brag, just to allow you to see that you’re not alone and everyone experiences some kind of challenges through their journey. I want you to read this and be...

Tweet How to use the “Limited Offer” in your Photography Business Marketing. You can be the best photographer in the world, but if your marketing stinks, you’re pretty much out of business. You need to constantly focus on testing and improving your marketing forever. I want to show you a very effective technique that small businesses don’t often use. This can be done over and over again creating a snowball effect...

Tweet In this video, I walk you through a simple workflow process for using Digital Backgrounds And Props in Adobe Photoshop. There a many methods and techniques to create cut outs in Photoshop, but this is one of the easier methods. Adding Digital Backgrounds and Props to your photography business will allow you to offer your clients more choices and not have it cost you a small fortune. Your portrait studio won’t have to store all...

TweetDigital Photography is easier to get started than ever. With the explosion of digital technology, taking photos has become relatively easy and inexpensive. The availability of new and larger memory cards lets you take hundreds of photos, gives you instant access and has allowed the average person to view, share or print their shots easily. If you would like to take your photos from a simple snap-shot to a more professional looking...

TweetOne of the biggest things that will differentiate your photography business from the big box stores is your level of customer service. Here’s 5 Tips For Creating A Successful Photography Business to help you not only set yourself apart from other studios but also help you build strong client relationships. Tip #1 Go the Extra Mile. If you find their child or pet is a little difficult to work with, spend more time with them. Show...

TweetWhen we’re learning to compose good shots, we can get some wonderful creative ideas by looking at others’ work. It’s not that we want to copy their style, instead we can absorb and remember the ideas and concepts; then apply that knowledge when we create our own images. Here are a few Photography Composition Tips that will help take your photography from ordinary to extra-ordinary. Learn the Basics There are many...

Tweet In this post I wanted to go over some basic Digital Photography Tips that beginners and professionals should review from time to time. The digital cameras on the market today are very capable of producing stunning photos that will amaze your friends and family with the help of a few easy tips. Tip 1. Know Your Camera I know it sounds rather silly and perhaps a bit boring but, when you sit down and take the time to go through the...