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, especially …>>

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January 24, 2012 Your Business

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

Life Long Studios Team

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 photographers …>>

January 23, 2012 Your Business

The Images that Reflect Your Photography Brand

Written by Binita PatelImages that reflect your photography brand

When I first started out, I was the photographer who didn’t think before clicking. I was usually pretty nervous working with clients during a shoot, and rapid fire just seemed like the easy way out. Months went by! I kept …>>

January 19, 2012 Your Business

Capturing Authentic Emotion on the Wedding Day

Written by The YoungrensEmotional_Grounding

  A long while back, I wrote an article for The Photo Life about how to bring out authentic emotion in your couples. In that article, I introduced the concept of Emotional Grounding, the idea of leading your couples into …>>

January 18, 2012 Your Business

Thumbtack: The Theory of Goals, Systems, and Making them Stick!

Written by Leeann MarieThumbtackTheory

Leeann is a ShootQ Accredited Consultant (or ACE). Contact her to schedule a custom ShootQ consultation! You’ve taken the time to write down your goals, whether that be on your favorite little notepad, in an elegantly worded blog post, or …>>

January 17, 2012 Your Business

The Ultimate Sign of Credibility

Written by Parris WhittinghamParris Whittingham Studio - Remarkable Love Stories | New York Wedding Photography | New York Weddings | Relationship Stories | Wedding Film

Thomas Edwards just got engaged. If you know Thomas you’re probably engaged yourself or actively pursuing a path towards love (and lovemaking). A few days ago, we met up for drinks and I half-jokingly asked The Professional Wingman if getting …>>

January 13, 2012 Wedding Photography

On The Edge

Written by Rachel LaCour NiesenOn The Edge

Sometimes you should ignore the bride and groom. I don’t mean ignore them completely, but remember to turn your camera’s gaze toward others attending the wedding. Many of my favorite photographs from weddings are of guests! My first commitment is …>>