Being an on-location family photographer for 5 years, I was often asked if I’d ever open a photography studio. My answer was always the same: nope, nuh-uh, not going to happen. In my mind, studio photography was synonymous with boring, old-fashioned, and two-dimensional. But never say never, because as I write this, I’m sitting in my new Wake Forest …
News For Vend Raleigh Photographers
The Vend Raleigh Professional Photographers Group has some news! Christy Johnson, the original leader of our photography group, has been very busy growing her business Be True Image Design. She recently opened her natural light photography studio in Wake Forest, NC. Christy is stepping down from her leadership role at Vend, but she promises not to go far. She’s been very …
Illuminate Sponsorship
Every business owner wants to create customers, develop qualified sales leads, and convert leads into sales. Illuminate 2014 offers tailored sponsorship packages to help you do just that. Whether you’re just starting out or an established business, Illuminate is a great opportunity to make direct contact with new customers and strengthen relationships with existing ones. Illuminate 2014 is presented by Vend …
Five Reasons You Should Be Blogging
One of the questions I hear frequently is, “WHY should I blog? How will it benefit my business?” Actually that’s two questions. But they go hand-in-hand and I’m going to jump right in and share with you my Top 5 Reasons you should be Blogging for your Business, no matter what type of business you have. 1. You will gain …
Vend Raleigh Google Hangouts On Air
HOA | Vend Raleigh Using Google Hangouts on Air We had a Vend Raleigh meeting using Google Hangouts on Air with the Professional Photographers group yesterday! Renae Christine of RichMomBusiness.com gave us an AWESOME Google Hangout tutorial last week. I anticipate a lot more Vend meetings online! Christy Johnson of Be True Image Design (Vend Raleigh Directory Member) leads the …
Vend Raleigh Blog Round Up
We had a busy day at the Vend Business Studio event and many stayed to have lunch together. Which was wonderful and productive, but needless to say, the blog round is a little late and our weekly Vend Leadership Call will be tomorrow. But I have been reading your blogs and I want to share some posts that really stood …
10 Quick and Dirty iPhone Photography Tips
The best thing since sliced bread … the iPhoneology. Can I get an Amen for Apple? I’ve got three tiny kids and am always running around like a crazy lady. As a child and family photographer, I also love my Canon 7D camera. But …. there are times when bringing my 4th baby (my Canon) just won’t do. I am …
The Ultimate Family Photo “What to Wear” Guide
As one of Raleigh’s family photographer specialists, I can say with certainty that all of my clients worry about how to dress for their photos. Over time, I’ve come up with a fool proof method that has resulted in clients who feel confident on photo day. Here are my general guidelines that will help you choose the perfect clothing for …
Are You Charging What You Are Worth?
If you ask photographers one of the biggest things they struggle with, they usually all have the same answer: pricing. When you have the freedom to set your own pricing, and when that pricing is a direct reflection of you and your art, it can be very tricky and VERY personal. Pricing Is A Struggle Most professional women business owners …
Don’t Let Your Images Get Stuck
As moms, we take a gazillion photos. How dare we not? Though we’ve managed to capture our kids’ first steps through their final steps out to college, we often miss the part of doing something memorable with all these precious moments through the years. As a newborn, child and family photographer, I’m just as guilty! You’d think that I would …