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The Mashable Movement Part 2

February 9th, 2012

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What if Photographers Stopped Trying to Combat Change and Embraced it Instead?
It’s a question worth asking again and again. And again! That’s why this Dispatch seems familiar to you. It is. Re-releasing “The Mashable Movement” is a challenge …

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What’s Pinterest and How Can I Use it for My Marketing?

February 8th, 2012

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If you haven’t been introduced to Pinterest, you’re in for a treat!
It’s the newest, hip social network that cracked the top 10 of popularity…while still being INVITE only!  Inspiration boards of styles you like, goals for your future, books y…

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Lifestyle Baby Photography Part Three: Overcoming Insecurity

February 7th, 2012

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Real life is beautiful.
We established that in Part One of this series. But although this philosophy sounds wonderful, it can be hard to follow through with, particularly when it’s personal. In my last installment in this series, I explained that I b…

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Ditching the “Day” Job: Lessons Learned Going Full Time

February 6th, 2012

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I began my photography career while working in corporate America. Eventually, I transitioned to teaching high school history (a job I loved) and worked concurrently as an educator and photographer for six years. Despite my best attempts, working two j…

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FInding Success in Photography. It’s Up to You.

February 2nd, 2012

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Photographers get no shortage of advice. Some of it is good. Some of it is great. Some of it is – well – not so good at all.
There is no question that these are challenging times. It’s funny that we all seem to think that’s new. It’s not. Th…

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Consistency is King

January 31st, 2012

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The wedding and portrait photography market relies heavily on referrals, and one way to ensure that each referral is just as happy as their family member or friend who sent them to you is to provide an equally consistent experience.
If you’re unsure…

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A Case for True Authenticity in Photography

January 30th, 2012

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As we crawl down the rabbit hole and the pursuit of the authentic reaches fever pitch, at some point you’ve gotta wonder how it is that so many authentic selves can look and sound so damned similar. This light, that composition. This kiss, that stare…

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The Power of Projection

January 25th, 2012

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Projecting your custom-created portraits for your clients is not new.
Back in the film days, photographers projected slides made from portraits prepared by their lab.
When photography migrated from film to digital, the use of projectors came into vogue…

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Why I’m *NOT* a “High-End” Photographer

January 24th, 2012

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One commonly accepted concept in the wedding photography industry is that in order to be successful, you MUST aspire to be a high-end photographer, pushing your prices higher and catering to an affluent clientele. There’s a definite distaste for phot…

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