Discover the Best Pricing Strategy for Your Business Raleigh Photography Class Join Christy Johnson of Be True Baby for a comprehensive look at pricing strategies for professional photographers. Uncover hidden money mindsets that keep you from charging what you are worth, discover the business model and pricing strategies that work best for you, and learn how to create the …
Get Them Occupied: How to Capture the Essence of Your Kids
Ever wonder how to get those amazing shots of your kids? You know, the ones with the bright eyes full of laughter and happiness, but without blurred legs running past you. Having three girls of my own; six, three and one, I’ve learned (more often than not…the hard way) that kids will be kids. And if you want to truly …
Planning a Photo Exhibit | Tips From a Raleigh Photographer
Your Ability To Earn Is Tied To Your Unique Talent As a Photographer The hardest part of being a photographer/artist is putting yourself out there and accepting that you deserve respect and appreciation for your unique talent. A tremendous factor in the level of success that you can reap and the prices that you can charge is your reputation. Regardless …
Vend Raleigh Group Leaders
I’m not sure we can say the word community enough here at Vend Raleigh. Vend Raleigh is a unique example of a Raleigh small business community. We partner, cross promote, educate and celebrate one another. One way that we make Vend Raleigh just a little smaller and a lot more relevant is our sub-groups, our Facebook groups that are specific …
Raleigh Beautiful Moms
I had just sat down to my computer after putting my boys down for a nap when I opened an email from a client. I’m not a very emotional person, but my heart just broke upon reading the email. In it, she wrote about trying to decide whether or not she and her husband wanted to participate in their upcoming …
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 …
Style Your Kids’ Photo Sessions to Look Like Magazine Images
So you’ve paid the deposit and set the date – you’re ready for the photography session of your family or little ones. It can be stressful to think about what to wear, what to bring, and when to plan your session. (not during naptime!) You want your images to look like they should be in a magazine right? Here are …
6 Reasons to Guest Blog for Your Business
Guest blogging is one of the easiest ways to improve your business but so many are afraid to get started. Others are unsure how it can help them. For me, it was good old fashion fear of putting myself out there and the minute I got over that hump, I found that writing blog posts for others improved my business …
Capturing Your Holiday Memories by Changing Perspective
It’s almost time to open presents and capture those smiles and looks of surprise! Here are a few tips to help with documenting your 2012 holiday memories. When taking pictures of my son and our family, one thing I love to capture is the details of the day. Changing your perspective is one way that helps tell the story of …
Photographers Tell Their Secrets To Taming Our Unpredictable Kids
When my children were younger, photography appointments were right up there with haircuts and buying shoes, stressful! I went straight to the source to find the secrets to a successful family photo shoot. I asked the Raleigh Mompreneur Professional Photographers group their #1 tip for photographing children. Here’s what they said! Leah Charbonneau Photography— Patience. And bubbles. Lots of bubbles. …