TweetI wanted to post a short Constructive Criticism Session that we did for our NPB Pro Inner Circle Group.  I wanted to post this because it discusses some very important elements you need to use when creating your images. We discuss Posing, Composition, Cropping and Framing the shot…so it can BE GREAT! Enjoy the lesson and get out there and use this stuff <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<...

TweetLet me tell you something about YOU YOU can do anything you want. YOU are 
in control. YOU can achieve as much success as you
 want to. YOU can and will pick yourself up when
 life knocks you down. I BELIEVE IN YOU! I wanted to post this because these are what was told to me as a young boy and it always made me a believer. And let me tell you…I’ve been knocked down more times than I can count. And I always go...

TweetHere’s a short clip from a podcast we recorded for NPB Pro The Inner Circle about adding more sales to each client. It’s funny…we all focus on getting new clients, but we forget to focus on the clients we already have. These are people who already paid you and have their credit cards out wanting to buy more stuff. But…they can only buy what you show them. This is a very important lesson and you should take notes...

TweetHere’s another portrait idea that is fun and sure to be a big HIT! This we created for our Digital Creation’s club and is called  “Tea Party Terrace” and is a Digital Background and tea set and table we added to give it a unique look. You could create this similar set in your backyard with a few props. I just wanted to share the before an after shots so you can see that with a little Photoshop magic…you...

TweetHere’s a few shots that Becky VanPeeren posted from our Digital Creation’s Club. She did a great job creating these portraits and took the time to plan before the actual shot. This made the final image look flawless and you would never know it was a Digital Background Set.. The lesson here is to take a little time to plan for your session and it makes things a lot easier in post edit. This shot wasn’t shot in a studio...

TweetI wanted to share some good discussion in the new NPB Pro Inner Circle forum and is a HUGE eye opener for many new photographers. You have to read the 10 things that Larry suggests. It’s Brilliant! Here’s the thread from the Inner...

TweetIn this video you’ll see that you don’t need a portrait studio to create professional portraits. Linda Dean Says: I have been dabbling in photography off and on for years. Reading from the internet, bought tons of books, started but didn’t complete a well known distance learning course, but have never found anything hit home more than this has in just two videos. Thanks so...

TweetThe other day I was reading an interesting thread on our NPB Private Forum about getting new clients and being FRUSTRATED. The common thing being said was “I tried this one technique and it was a Big Flop”. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard this from Photography Business Owners. We as humans want results….NOW! We think if we try something once and it doesn’t work, than it doesn’t work. We...

TweetIf 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...

TweetUsually 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...

TweetI wanted to share a few of our new Digital Backgrounds and Props we created for Valentine’s Day with all of our NPB Blog readers. I know how hard it is sometimes to be creative and I thought these new portraits we just created could inspire you. We received a lot of emails from our Digital Creations Club members asking us to create some new themes for Valentine’s Day. That’s basically what they pay us to do…be...

TweetI 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 ...