Images create a powerful connection with consumers. Santa’s rosy cheeks bring back memories of holidays past. Colors connect us to various events, such as red and green for Christmas, brown and orange for Thanksgiving or pastels for Easter. Companies have a chance to influence seasonal shopping through their use of images. McKinsey recently surveyed 2,095 […]
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The First Affordable Camera Lens You Should Buy
So, you’ve purchased your first DSLR camera – maybe something like a Canon Rebel. While the standard kit lens that comes with the camera will serve you well, and be incredibly versatile, you’ll soon want to branch out. Today we’ll be going over the best first lens you could buy, and why you would want […]
Continue readingPosing for Video: How to Pose Models in Video Shoots
Posing in photography and videography is critical for keeping viewers engaged and showing off clothing or accessories. Video implies motion, so you need to keep your actors dynamic. Whether the camera is moving, the model is moving, or a combination of the two, a modeling video is anything but static. A simple pose isn’t going […]
Continue readingAll the Ways to Get Free Cloud Storage
With so many people using mobile devices and laptops with limited storage capacity, cloud storage is more important than ever. But at the same time, paying for these services can add up, and not everyone needs multiple terabytes. In this article, we’ll cover the best cloud storage services with free plans. And we’ll even mention […]
Continue readingHow to Get Media Passes for Concerts and Sporting Events
Shooting concert photography and sporting events has always been a heavily sought after niche in the photography world. And for good reason – it’s a ton of fun, you could (hopefully) be working with famous musicians and world-star athletes. Although obtaining media pass credentials can be hard at first, we ensure you that once you […]
Continue readingThe Top Strategies for Branding Your Photography Business
When we think of branding, often we visualize a logo, a beautifully integrated website, or unique fonts to help us stand out. However, there is more to branding than what meets the eye. The way we interact with others in our trade and how we carry out an entire experience all has to do with […]
Continue readingElementor: The Ultimate Photography Website Builder
A well-curated photography portfolio is an absolute must for photographers in today’s uber-competitive, Instagram-heavy landscape. And the best approach towards creating a portfolio? Building an actual photography portfolio website. Ideally, your own photography website should have plenty of storage space, stunning design templates, multiple gallery options, and third-party integrations. But it should be so much […]
Continue readingHow to Run Your First Professional Photoshoot
Your stomach churns and you worry that your first professional photoshoot won’t go the way you’ve planned. Did you think of every contingency? Do you have all the props you need? Will all your hard work and planning pay off? According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are around 41,600 professional photographers […]
Continue readingHow To Properly Send Contracts to Your Photography Clientele
Contracts are crucial to your work as a professional photographer. They set expectations for everyone involved. Plus, helps pave the way for a mutually beneficial relationship that may result in repeat business for you. However, you must send contracts to your clients in a way that’s convenient for them as possible and doesn’t cause unnecessary […]
Continue readingGet More Bookings: How to Get Photography Clients Fast
Having amazing photography skills isn’t enough to be a successful photographer these days. You can create a website to show off your work, network with people in your local area, and more. In this article, we’ll cover these methods and more so you can unlock new photography clients, fast! And in the spirit of being […]
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