We attempted to photograph a bus graveyard. The night photography gods threw up some hurdles. Some were dangerous. These are some of the challenges thrown our way that night. “It’s like a parking lot here!” I met up with night photographer Tony Donofrio at the lively Lemon Festival in Upland,
How to be visible on the web You have your website up, your branding sorted out, your logo is cool, your colors are gorgeous and it’s all spanking new and glittery. It looks just like you and totally represents you, your style, your energy, your personality. You run one last,
I’ve become a fan of Platypod Ultra. It’s got all the best features of the original Pro and the larger Max, and it fits in my back pocket. It goes everywhere I go from road trips to long hikes. I use it in airports, cities, and other places tripods just
Whether you do business under your own personal name or under a business name, personalizing your product and/or service is a great form of marketing. Everyone loves a good story, so telling customers YOUR story is a great way to grab their attention. This is why branding your company with
In the fast paced world we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in time saving, cookie cutter, ready-to-use content for your SEO strategies. While this type of content can be used as filler, don’t underestimate the value of producing your own original content. By producing your own content,
One of the simplest ways to market your business is through an email campaign. While social networking sites are great for meeting new people and getting new leads for your business, it’s good ol’Email that continues to be one of the most effective ways to reach and influence your customers.
When I get asked, “What marketing can I do to increase my photography business”, I usually respond with a question of my own asking what their marketing strategy is currently for their business. I’m always amazed when I get a blank stare in return! You wouldn’t build a house without
Using hashtags is another great way to get a conversation going about your business. You simply create a hashtag to be used for your brand or business, share it in a post (FaceBook), pic (Instagram) or tweet (Twitter), search for that hashtag on your platform of choice, and then find
One difficulty I hear about all the time is creative people complaining that they don’t have enough time to be creative AND share their creativity. In other words, they either don’t have enough time to write blog posts and social media updates or they run out of content to share
Looking for a quick down and dirty way to get more traffic? Then mention others in your blog post or status update to get more viewers! A good example of this is when you mention a product or service in your blog post, reach out to them via their social
Getting new customers to come to your physical location is a challenge for any business, but it’s especially true for independent gallery owners and photo studios. Luckily, there is a tried-and-true marketing technique that works every time: the special promotional offer! Special offers always receive increased engagement and they motivate
