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Why a Website Is Essential for a Successful Family Photography Business

One of the keys to creating a successful family photography business is to have a professional-looking website. Your website is often the first point of contact that potential clients have with your business, so you want to make a good impression. Your website should be easy to navigate, visually appealing, and informative. It should clearly…

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Best Canon Lenses for Family Photographers | Advice From a Photographer

Having the right lens for your family photography can make a big difference in the quality and creativity of your photos. I’m a family photographer myself, so I thought it would be a great idea to write my recommendations for the best lenses using my own personal experience, or what I’ve heard from other photographers….

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27 Photographers Share Their Mistakes and Solutions

It’s natural to make mistakes when you’re doing a million things at one time:  photography business owner, photographer, parent, partner, friend, etc. But everyone makes mistakes and the important thing is what we learn from them, right? So I wanted to share some of the mistakes I made this year and the lessons I learned, as well as mistakes…

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A Simple Trick for Generating Ideas for Your Photography Business

If you’re like me and spend a lot of time driving (to and from photo sessions, running errands, etc), then this is the perfect opportunity for some creative thought. You can use your drive time as a time to build up new ideas for your photography business! I’m going to tell you how I do…

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Business Advice – Family Photographers Zoom Chat Replay

I decided to host a virtual chat over Zoom for family photographers to talk about anything and everything photography business related and we had such a fun time! It’s about an hour and we talk about all kinds of things from blogging and SEO to booking clients and styling. Either watch the parts you’re interested…

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Networking and Collaborating With Other Family Photographers: Why It’s Awesome!

As a family photographer, you may sometimes feel like you are working alone, spending hours editing photos and answering emails with no coworkers to keep you company. But the truth is that you are not alone! The family photography industry is full of talented and passionate photographers who are eager to connect, collaborate, and learn…

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Best Canon Camera for Family Photography | Advice From a Family Photographer

I’ve been in the family photography business for over 10 years and I’ve learned a lot about what Canon camera works best for different levels of photography from beginner to advanced. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting the right camera for your business: price, performance, photo quality, etc. so I’m going…

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Portrait Photographer’s Lighting Guide: How to Use Shade

When people don’t understand light, they might think that going into a forest is a safe bet because it’s shady. And shade is great for photos, right? But I’m here to tell you something… All shade is not created equal! So let’s first get into what not to do when photographing subjects in the shade….

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Photographers: Getting the Most Out of Your Google Business Profile

How to optimize your Google Business Profile for greater visibility Google is a powerful search engine with many different features to help businesses grow online. One of these features is the Google Business Profile, which allows businesses to create a free listing to get their business found on google and to provide valuable information to…

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Prompt and Pose Ideas for Beautiful, Fun, & Candid Family Photos

Capturing beautiful and fun family photos can be tough, especially if you’re stuck in a rut! If you are a family photographer looking for some inspiration, I’ve got you covered with this blog post of prompt and pose ideas for your next family photo session. How to Get the Most Out of Your Family Photography…