Photo Success

Tools for growing a photography business

Han Solo and the feisty transgender interracial feminist robot…

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Saw Han Solo the other night. It was decent, “refreshing” as I explained to my wife whilst walking to the car leaving the cinemas. I told her how I can’t stand movies that insert social justice causes into the story and political correctness. It drives me nuts. They must think they’re hiding it. Not! It’s […]

How to cheap out on lighting…

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SO I’m working on a coffee table book with a local restaurant. This is for a great cause and should give me oodles of exposure, plus a warm fuzzy feeling. I’m truly honored and excited. When we sat down to discuss and figure out the details, which are far from figured out, I thought about […]

Special Presentation- Secrets to building, creating, selling and promoting Enchanted Fairy, Ice Fairy & Medieval Themed Sessions

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How to build a successful long term Fairy Business and earn $thousands$ in profits from a few days work!  This is no joke. No fluff or BS. I am known as the fairy studio in our city and among many photographers. You might think shooting themed portraits a fad, or “below you”, but in an […]

Frequency separation made easy and a free photoshop action

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Frequency separation is a photoshop strategy that seems all the rage. Some embrace it, others can do without. Many, like myself, found it very complicated at first, however I wanted the “look” and end results it offered. Problem is, it seemed very complicated. So, I deduced it to a fast, easy, simple and effective solution. […]

Photography Success Tip #47: Become a slave to the technique

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“Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Photography Success Tip #47: Become a slave to the technique. I was paralyzed with fear when it came to public speaking. Throughout most of my 20’s I was incapacitated by this fear. And I didn’t really break out of it […]

All we need to do is discover what our real limits are…

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Everyone has limits. But there are two types of limits. Fake ones and real ones. But what most of us don’t realize is that many of them are “imagined” limits. You know, fake. The goal is to push beyond the “imaginary” limits and kick those we made up off the cliff and realize that the […]

“It’s too hard to make it in photography anymore….”

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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. […]

How to grow a healthy and profitable product and photography business.

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A recent quote from one of my favorite marketing philosophers, Seth Godin: “If I listened to feedback, I would have quit on the first day.” Problem is, this is only half true. See, I’ve seen many photographers take my fairy success system and grow a healthy and  profitable product. I’ve seen others fail dismally. Why? […]