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It’s the dream of many, many aspiring photographers. Your own studio space – whether in your home or out of it. The dedicated studio space is a creative entrepreneur’s fantasy. It’s what many of us strive for as the “next” big goal in our business.  So, what are you waiting for, my friend? Go do […]

Are Your Ready For Studio Space?

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! I am SO excited to welcome my dear friend, fellow Nikon Ambassador, the most talented boudoir photographer, breast cancer survivor; the one, the only: Jen Rozenbaum.  Jen has inspired the life and work of so many people through her cancer journey, her photography journey, and where the two have […]

Strength, Stamina & Survival with Jen Rozenbaum

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode, I am so excited to welcome one of my heart-soul people, fellow horse-lover, Karinda Kinsler, of Karinda K Equine Photography in Montgomery, Texas! She travels the country and shares her incredible talent shooting portraits of horses and animals, but not only is she an amazing equine […]

Equine Photography with Karinda Kinsler

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode, I am over the moon to welcome my sweet friend, and fellow Nikon Ambassador, Dixie Dixon. Believe it or not – Dixie got her start behind the camera shooting little league teams and players when she was quite young, joined the yearbook staff in high school […]

Fashion & Commercial Photography with Dixie Dixon

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode I am so, so excited to speak with Alison Carlino of Carlino’s Photography in Richmond, Texas. Alison and I first had the opportunity to connect at WPPI several years ago and found ourselves wrapped up in endless conversation, and basically – I’ve had a bit of […]

Off-Camera Flash with Alison Carlino

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode, I am so, so excited to speak with Elena Blair, of Elena S. Blair Photography. We both work in the arena of shooting families and babies and come together to chat about how important it is to bring your true, authentic, creative self into your work […]

Authentically You with Elena Blair

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Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode I am so, so excited to speak with a fellow Nikon Ambassador – the most authentic, kind, animal-loving gal around – Kristi Odom. Her story in photography began in college when she was shooting for Rolling Stone magazine online, shifted into weddings, and eventually ended up […]

Wonderfully Wild with Kristi Odom

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Welcome back to SEASON TWO of FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode, I am so, so excited to chat with my longtime brilliant friend, Ben Hartley. We’re talking about chain reaction marketing and how to intentionally think through your marketing efforts and strategies in a way that creates a domino effect that positively drives traffic and […]

Chain Reaction Marketing with Ben Hartley

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Welcome back to SEASON TWO of FOCUS & FACETS! Long time, no talk, my friends! It has been a moment since we released a new episode – and my, how much has changed since our last episode! I am so excited to present to you season two of Focus & Facets. This season will look […]

Branding + Business with Mecca Gamble

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This week on Focus & Facets my good friend, industry colleague, and fellow Nikon Ambassador Audrey Woulard is joining me to dish all bout how she has honed in on her incredible business from channeling all of her energy into online sales only! Yes, you heard me correctly – online sales ONLY. Audrey is a […]

An In-Person Way Of Selling Online With Audrey Woulard

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Want to know a secret? Price does not convince your client to book. The phone rings. It’s a number you don’t recognize. Your heart skips a beat as you realize it’s either a telemarketer or a potential client who’s curious about what you offer. Which one is it? Mustering up all the courage in the […]

Price Does Not Convince A Client To Book

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So, are you fed up with the $50 shoot and burn girl down the street?  The one who is just starting out and thinks a family session with 20 images at $50 is what will get her put on the “portrait photographers in your community” map?  She thinks, and I apologize in advance if this […]

Your Images Are Not Your Product

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I took a client inquiry phone call one day and just about fell out of my chair when I hung the phone.  She was a dream.  Her first question was : “Do you print? That’s what your website says right?” “What?” I asked, “Of course, we print. We are a tangible product studio, all of […]

Your Business Attracts Who It’s Designed To Attract

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