TweetThis 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....

Tweet Listen to the short 4 minute audio recording below and I’ll explain about this trap that most new Photographers fall into. Then read the post to see a clear visual of how this works. I received an email a few weeks ago from Sharron, who’s an NewPortraitBiz subscriber asking “How To Compete With The Big Dog Photography Studios“. I get asked this a lot and the fact is that most people who are Starting a...

TweetIn this post I wanted to show you how one of our  Digital Creations Club Members created (3) Studio Portraits with just (1) shot. This is why Digital Backgrounds and Props are so Amazing and so powerful…when using them in your Photography Business. Her name is Colleen Ballard Thomas and she has a Photography Studio named “Memories In A Flash”. She posted this comment on our Digital Creations Facebook Page and shared...

TweetThis video was created to answer a question that I received by one of our New Portrait Biz Students. Sometimes we can have all the photography equipment and the tools we need, but then get stuck on what to do first. Have you been there? I know I have! The email subject line she sent to me was: FEARLESS ??? I opened it immediately and answered her personally. I gave her some advice on what to do next and figure out what she needed to do...

TweetHere’s the transcripts from the video Joe and I did called Digital Photography Split Lighting Using Flash And Fast Shutter SCOTT: Hey, folks!  Scott Voelker here.  I’m here with my good buddy, Joe Marshall.  Joe, how’s it going? JOE: Okay.  We’re ready to talk about some excellent work by some of our students in our Ez Flash Workshop. SCOTT: Oh, yeah.  This is a good one here.  And I’ve seen it; you’ve seen...

TweetIn this video we’re going to talk about Portrait Studio Photography Lighting Tips and how to create Better Group Shots. This was a picture shot by one of our EZ Flash Photography students and wanted some tips on how to make it a better portrait. So, we decided to create a video going over some simple changes to make it better. When taking family portraits it can be challenging getting everyone posed properly to create an even...

TweetTranscripts from the video/podcast “Digital Photography 3 Quick Tips For Better Portraits”. Here’s the video below, just in case you missed it. SCOTT: Hey, everyone and welcome to another video, another podcast/video that we’re doing here today.  And actually, I’m here with my good buddy, Joe Marshall.  Joe, how’s it going?  Are you ready to do this video with me? JOE: We just got over one holiday, and...

TweetHere is a Digital Background Portrait Idea For The Holidays. This can be done with or without using a Digital Background or Digital Prop when creating this portrait. The Holidays are the busiest time for most Photography Studios and some times we need creative ideas we can offer to our clients. So…I wanted to share a new Digital Creation we recently created for our NPB Digital Creation Club. But…the key here is that anyone...

TweetThis lesson shows you how one of our Ez Flash Photography Students (Derek) created some AWESOME portrait using Split Lighting with some basic equipment. He creates a very dramatic mood that takes advantage of shadows and the power of a fast shutter. You won’t believe how easy this is. Joe walks you through how he did it and How You can TOO! Watch the video below to see how it’s done. Leave us a comment below and let us...

TweetWell…Joe and I just finished up our first EzFlashPhotography lighting workshop and it was AWESOME! We had over 100 students that went through and tested our new class and gave it a BIG Thumbs Up But…that’s not what this post is about. We wanted to share one of the questions that came in from the class, and hopefully help you create better portraits. The lesson was created from a portrait that one of our students...

TweetThe idea for this post came from a question I received from Andrew, one of our NPB subscribers. He asked a question that most people are asking that own a Photography Business and want to get more clients and generate more profits. I just created a video that talks specifically about the technique I call “The 4×8 Marketing Machine”. Listen to the call to see how you can add these to your business as soon as...

TweetBad Studio Lighting (Equals) Less Profits For Your Photography Business In this post we’ll be talking about WHY “Bad Studio Lighting can make you less profits in your Photography Business“. If you want to be a professional photographer who gets paid premium prices for your services…your pictures better be GOOD! One of the biggest challenges Photographers face, especially newbies…is learning Flash and...