Jeff Lubin, one of the most respected photographers I know of today, and an astute and wisest businessman tells the story when asked… “Should I quit the job I hate and start my photography studio full time, following my passions?…” The answer: …”don’t quit your job. It’s too hard to make it in photography anymore. […]
Thomas Dodd is back….Thursday, May 3rd 3:00PM EST
***JOIN US*** Thu, May 3, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT REGISTER HERE Thomas Dodd is BACK to discuss: Marketing – what to do and NOT to do on social media to build a fan/collector base. How to approach galleries ,how to get shows – how to approach the media – How […]
Are you a photo seminar junkie?
Are you addicted to information? (The way I and others are addicted to coffee?) I’ve am self-confessed info-junkie . (I’ve given away or thrown out more information, courses, binders and cassettes-in-binders than most people will consume in their lifetimes….) One thing that clearly stands out for me is what works, and what doesn’t work when […]
“We’re gonna need more order forms…”
So, my wife and I created this new product last month. It’s based on the whole fairy brand that our studio has become known for. We call it “Ice Fairies”. It turns out it was a huge hit. I booked my first Ice Fairy day in January, when others told I would not get any […]
7 Productivity Steps (For Photographers?)
I came up with a take on these 7 productivity tips, sent to me by Robin Spencer, based on this article by the same name. I shot this while down in Costa Rica on holidays….. Productivity tips for photographers, and for anyone really…enjoy…:
If you haven’t claimed a title, what are you waiting for?
One of the most powerful photography marketing lessons I learned years ago I learned from the great Dan Kennedy. Who learned it from Robert Ringer, best selling author of “Winning Through Intimidation” and “Looking Out For Number One” to name a few of big hits in the self-improvement and business world books he’s authored. The […]
File this one under “mind blown”….
Did you know that when you first meet someone they know more about you in 45 seconds than what you say, wear or how you act? True…all true….and this idea applies directly to your photography marketing. Keep reading… We project more about ourselves, about our confidence, about our “success” barometer than anything else. Try as […]
How to get a free full page ad for your photography studio…
This is not the first time I scored free advertising in bigger media outlets in our city. I’ve acquired full page ads in magazines, newspapers and most recently a full page 8.5″ x11″ ad in a local real estate mag. This ads are typically very expensive, sometimes running into thousands of dollars for a full […]