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Model Luna Marie with Cael, the wolfdog. The New Year is almost upon us- it’s a chance to change ourselves for the better, whether it be through resolutions or an overall better mindset. One of the most common struggles artists face- whether they be photographers, painters, or anyone else in the creative field- is confidence. What is confidence? A [...] Read more

Boost Sales with In Person Selling Some of you reading this might wonder why I’m highlighting in-person selling (IPS) on a blog for an online storefront. The answer is because they are both wonderful tools for boosting sales, and you shouldn't limit yourself to using only one sales-method. My whole business model changed once I was introduced to [...] Read more

6 Tips On Attracting Attention Through Facebook Living in the 21st century, we are most certainly aware of the social media giant known as Facebook. However, the question is, how can we as artists and business owners tap this resource to sell photos and prints online? As we all know, taking advantage of this platform is practically a necessity in [...] Read more

One of the most ingenious, if not coolest, uses for still photography is documenting rapid actions and tiny fractions of time. From the moment cameras were given the ability to increase their shutter speeds, Muybridge set out to prove that horses truly do lift all four of their legs off the ground at the same time while in a full gallop. Today, [...] Read more

Some of the most common questions I see amongst photographers are how to get new clients, where to advertise, and how to stretch their advertising dollars. Although I’m certainly not a marketing guru, I have learned a few lessons recently upon relocating to a new state and market, and lucky for you – I’m willing to share! 1. Network, Network, [...] Read more

Escape the Fate - Wiltern Theater - 2014 Social networking and online photography galleries are some of the most powerful tools available to you as a photographer today. Through websites such as Instaproofs, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter you can reach a slew of potential new clients and share your art with the world. A few simple clicks can get [...] Read more

Coyote There is a community cleverly hidden in this world, one that most don’t even consider possible. This surreptitious group is one of the most fascinating doors you can have access to as a photographer- and believe me, the photographs will be mind-blowing. After I found myself pulled into this world, there was no turning back. I’m talking [...] Read more