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Don’t Lose Clients – Get This On Your Website, Now.

By Jenika | August 29, 2012 |

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. …

There Isn’t A Market For What I Want To Do! Now What?

By Jenika | August 23, 2012 |

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…

How to Get People To Hire YOU, Even When You Charge More

By Jenika | August 21, 2012 |

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…

Don’t Ever Forget This Big Secret To Marketing

By Jenika | August 14, 2012 |

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,…