Hello! My name is Marilyn and I am the owner and photographer of EMBR Bliss Photography, Inc. I started this company over 4 years ago and it has been a great experience learning experience. What I ‘ve learned from my photography business: Keep yourself fresh in the minds of your clients Not only are you going to give them a …
How To and How Not To Connect After Illuminate
Illuminate is just around the corner and I’m betting that some of you have never been to a conference. After checking out the loot in your swag bags, sifting through a stack of colorful business cards, and reviewing your notes, you might wonder, NOW WHAT? I know I did and figured sharing what I learned about connecting with others would …
Social Media Strategy | Tips From a Raleigh Photographer
FINDING YOUR NICHE I had once heard that you could compare photography like going to the doctor. If you had allergies would you go to a general practice doctor or an allergy specialist? The same goes with photography, wouldn’t you rather go to someone who specializes? Once you have defined your photography niche, you will have a much better understanding …
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 …
Raleigh Personal Challenge Photographers: Give Yourself a Break
You love the moment, but you hate the clarity, lighting, background, etc. Ever happened to you? Just a bit frustrating, right? What about when this happens while you are taking personal shots? I’ll be honest, my first thought is that I provide these precious images to my clients, and I really want them for our family too…how did I mess …
Never Say Never to a Raleigh Photography Studio
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 …
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 …
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 …
The SuperMoms’ Guide to Planning for the Holidays
Have you noticed the holiday merchandise creep? Even before all of the Halloween candy was put out on the shelves, festive snowmen and reindeer were stealthily sneaking around the corner. It’s enough to strike fear in the most seasoned of SuperMom hearts, because for many of us, the word “holidays” is synonymous with the word “stress.” We can all use …
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