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The 10 Best Business Books for Photographers in 2024
As someone who’s read 60+ business books, there are plenty that aren’t worth investing time into. But as photographers, we definitely tend to focus on the creative aspect of our business and not so much the actual business aspect. I think it’s absolutely imperative that we actually understand how to run a profitable business first, because that’s essentially our entire goal here. If we’re not operating our business efficiently, with proper pricing and systems in place, we won’t last long - and we certainly won’t enjoy it in the meanwhile either…
Best 2024 Paper Planners for Entrepreneurs & Photographers
I have 3 paper planner recommendations for 2024 that are all amazing choices if you’re a photographer, small business owner, entrepreneur, solopreneur, or even a busy parent with a side hustle who needs a bit more order in their life!
7 Ways to Use Your Personal Branding Photos
A Personal Branding photo session is an investment, not just in yourself, but also in your business. That being said, it’s one of the few investments you’ll make that is almost guaranteed to bring you a net positive result in both time and money…
5 Steps To Defining Your Personal Brand
Whether you’re just starting out with your own small business or are a seasoned entrepreneur, Personal Branding is one of the most important facets of making sure your venture is successful in the long run…
Automation & Workflows to Improve Your Creative Business
You might have heard how it’s beneficial to use automation and workflows in your business, but if you’re just starting out, the whole topic can feel a bit overwhelming…
5 Things Your Business Website Must Have
Websites are often missing some basic things that make them frustrating to use and navigate for potential customers. Find out the 5 fundamental and essential elements your website must have in order to make you and your business money.
Tips for Using Photography on Your Website
One of the best ways to use custom Personal Branding photography is on your business website. Not only does it look more cohesive than using stock photos, but it also makes your business seem more trustworthy…
Brand Photography, an Investment that Pays for Itself
What are some real world benefits of spending more to hire a professional photographer for personal branding? And why will that amount most likely directly lead to increased income, making it a very worthwhile investment?
The Importance of Having a Process
One thing I had to learn (the hard way) about running my own business, is that having systems and processes in place isn’t optional. See how I use processes to work LESS and get MORE done, and why this is so important for every business to have…
Tips for Working from Home with Children
Learn the strategies and tips I use to get things accomplished during the day, how I structure my schedule, and how everyone can coexist in a household with two working parents and kids who are at home…
How I started a Photography Business
It seems like only yesterday that I was working full-time in an Advertising Agency. I spent almost a decade working in corporate before circumstances pushed me into a full-time photography endeavor…
The Best Way to Set Business and Personal Goals
Goals are something I take pretty seriously in both my personal life and my business. They define how I structure my day, what tasks I focus on, and essentially how I live my life…
What I Learned from my "60 Books A Year" Goal in 2019
Here are a few very important things I learned along the way of achieving my goal of reading 60 books this year, which will hopefully help and inspire you to do the same..
Why Are Professional Photographers So Expensive?
The prices that professional photographers charge for photos and print products can sometimes be a little shocking. There is a wide range of prices out there for photography, so it can naturally be very confusing..
How I Implemented "Profit First" in my Business
Finances are one of the biggest struggles when starting and running a small business. Not only are you excepted to keep track of everything, pay taxes, and follow all the legal requirements, but also actually make some money (that’s the whole point of this thing, right?)…