Video Notes: Can you have small business? Yes. But what are you comparing it to? In this video, we’re discussing the concept of establishing yourself as a small business, operating ‘on the side’. Some call these photographers the ‘weekend warriors’ and even look down on them for their small time aspirations. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading
Video Notes: Can you get a camera and go straight into business? Yes and no. Can you start a business as a beginner? Yes and no. Thinking about business is the very first step of starting one. If you were to get a camera tomorrow purely for the purpose of going into business, then just … Continue reading
Whether we like it or not, watermarking is a part of producing and sharing images online–especially if your images are the way you earn your living! Today, I am going to walk you through the steps you need to follow in order to set up and begin using a watermark on your images in Lightroom! … Continue reading
by Elizabeth Halford This is week 2 and in this second video, Elizabeth will be discussing the #1 thing you need before charging money for your services. And that’s consistency! Elizabeth says: Before taking anyone’s money, you absolutely need to be able to consistently produce the same level of work over and over again. So … Continue reading
Come be a part of our Self Portrait Challenge and win a $75 Gift Card to Pretty Presets or a 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas!! Click here to upload your image! All entries must be in my May 4th, voting ends May 6th and winners will be announced May 7th. May 7th update: Congratulations to … Continue reading
As a photographer and business owner, one of the most important details of your business is your contracts! Not only do your contracts protect you, but they also help your client know what they are getting when they book you, preventing any mix-ups or miscommunications that may lead to an unhappy customer. Now, every photographer’s … Continue reading
If you are a photographer, and you have either an iPhone or Android, you have, most likely, discovered the endless assortment of camera apps! Now, a few weeks ago, one of my photographer friends who does not use their phone to take pictures asked the question, why do photographers who own DSLRs take so many … Continue reading
The curves panel got a big update with the release of Lightroom 4. On the outside it looks the same. But on the inside it is all spruced up! Hidden inside is an RGB curve that can help with color correcting! If you have ever used a curves adjustment layer in Photoshop then this will … Continue reading
The basic panel wasn’t the only thing that got some exciting additions/changes in Lightroom 4, the Adjustment Tools (adjustment brush and graduated filter) got some fabulous changes, too. Here is a quick comparison of the changes. In case it isn’t clear–LOTS of thing were added. Instead of having 7 settings that could be added to … Continue reading
