Archive for August 2012
Don’t Lose Clients – Get This On Your Website, Now.
So, you’ve done it. You’ve built a beautiful website, with gorgeous galleries, fantastic information, and an interesting blog. You’re clear both how and why people should contact you. You’ve also done your job of narrowing in and speaking directly to your ideal client, showing them how you’re going to fulfill some pressing needs and desires. …
Read MoreThere Isn’t A Market For What I Want To Do! Now What?
Tell me if this sounds familiar: “There isn’t a market for what I want to shoot.” “Who would pay money for ____?” “I have to _____ because you can’t make a living at _____.” You’re not alone if you’ve ever thought that. Many photographers find their passion in weddings or newborns. But some would really…
Read MoreHow to Get People To Hire YOU, Even When You Charge More
Let’s say you went on a month-long vacation to the south of France. (You like this blog post already, don’t you?) But before you hopped on the plane, you were so busy dreaming of sunflower fields and private cooking lessons with famous French chefs that – whoops – you forgot to hire someone to take…
Read MoreDon’t Ever Forget This Big Secret To Marketing
When was the last time you saw a group of people stop on the street to stare in awe at an advertisement? To chatter excitedly and take pictures of it? I’m guessing: Rarely. If ever. But I just saw this happen in NYC. And no, the ad wasn’t outrageous or suggestive or obscene. In fact,…
Read MoreHow To Stop Template-Hopping And Find A Web Design You Actually Love
I feel a little guilty about Tuesday’s post. Because when I was brand new to photography, I got so. darn. sick. of people telling me “Oh you don’t know what your brand is yet, it’s going to change, just keep evolving, figure out what you want to do first….” It’s not that I disagreed, but…
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