Professionalism Beyond the Image: Brand Identity
If you’re like me, what started out as a profound passion for photography has turned into your career. You’ve taken the jump and own a photography business- you file sales tax, pay for liability...
View ArticleProfessionalism Beyond the Image: Client Education
When will I get to see my finished portraits? How much is a 16”x24” canvas? Does your portrait package include professional styling?These are questions I was frequently asked during my first few months...
View Article4 simple steps for creating killer branding on a modest budget
If you have a business, branding it is your #1 priority. Forget everything else for the moment because this is something you cannot afford to NOT get right! Your branding sets the tone of your...
View ArticleScrew the Rules – Only be in Competition with Yourself
You’ve heard it time and time again, “The only person you should be in competition with is yourself.” In fact, we’ve recently shed light on this popular topic during our recent Ask Kim weekly series....
View ArticleGrab some Tums: The Most Gut Wrenching Ask Kim Yet
Holy guacamole, I had major anxiety when this week’s Ask Kim question popped into my inbox. Seriously, I felt my heart drop down to my feet! It’s every photographers worst nightmare: you get home from...
View ArticleTo Quit or Not to Quit: That is the Question (No, Really, That’s the Question...
When I was little, I was absolutely terrified of the “mean mouse” from the Nutcracker (you know, the king mouse that fights the Nutcracker?). When I would finish watching TV in the basement alone, I...
View ArticleHaters: How to Handle Below the Belt Blows from Your Competition
You have a deep affection for photography. It is your passion, your special talent and maybe even your job. You decide that a few fun, honest, encouraging fellow photographer friends would make your...
View ArticleBig City or Tiny Town…Doesn’t Matter: How to be Successful Anywhere
Whether you live in a major city or a one horse town, getting new business can be difficult. While the grass may always seem greener (“there are SO MANY PEOPLE that live in Austin, finding clients must...
View ArticleDon’t Neglect One of The Most Important Parts of Your Business, Your Website!
Howdy, you fantastic photographer you! How do you feel about your website? For many photographers, it is a little more hate than love, a neverending project that never seems to look right no matter how...
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