What’s In Your Bag? With Peter Hurley From B&H
In this 8 minute video, headshot photographer Peter Hurley talks about what’s in his bag that he can easily travel with. If you have never heard of Peter Hurley, you should check out his website.
Canon Professional Services – Wow! Just Wow! My First Experience Was Amazing…
Sadly, I didn’t even know about Canon Professional Services until a friend of mine mentioned it. I’m not sure how I missed that one. However, I am so glad that I joined. My first experience was wonderful and I have no regrets. I qualified for the Platinum level based on the amount of Canon gear
180WS Studio Strobe Lighting On A Shoestring Budget: Get Started With Something
Yes, a Profoto two head studio kit for around $3,000 is better than the two lights to the left that can be purchased off Ebay for under $100 for both of them, but it’s not an apples to apples fair comparison. If $3,000 is in your budget, this post is definitely not for you. This post
Collaboration: It’s Good For Photographers Who Know, Like And Trust Each Other
This can work in any field with people who know, like and trust each other. The RTP Photographers group has been meeting and collaborating with each other since July 2013. Collaboration (Changes Things) When you can collaborate with others in your field without backstabbing on another, it truly makes a difference in the way you
Classic Thumbtack: Quote A Lot – Close A Little – Here’s The Story
DISCLAIMER: This is all from a photographers perspective. It may be completely different for a plumber, handyman, house cleaner, landscaper and more. So feel free to take it all with a grain of salt. I first learned about Thumbtack from a headshot client in early 2014. I saw it then as I see it now
Protecting Your Camera Lens With A UV Filter – It’s Not An Option – It’s A Must!
On Friday, I experienced the true value of a UV filter first hand. The filter saved my Canon 70-200MM f2.8 lens which currently sells for just over $2,000. Whether you own a $200 lens or a $2,000 lens, you need to have a UV filter on the lens as a first line of defense. The
Content Marketing For Photographers: Write, Share, Brand, Repeat
Whether you are a photographer or not, you can still use these content marketing ideas for your business. It’s the same general concept no matter what field you are in. Yes, we live in the age of information overload, but creating content is still a critical element in any good marketing strategy. I’m committed to
Canon 5Ds & 5Dsr – 50.6 Megapixels – Sorry, I’m Sticking With My 5D Mark III For Now
Funny Side Note: I originally wrote this blog post many weeks ago and never published it. Well, it’s a few weeks after I wrote it, but here you go: It’s tempting and also very natural (at least for me) to have a desire to own the latest pro-dslr on the market. However, after doing a
Photographers: Be Happy With Who You Are & Press On – Make It Happen!
Disclaimer… Before I dive into this post, I am NOT saying be sloppy with your work. I am NOT saying don’t strive to be a better photographer. I am NOT saying stop learning your craft. I AM simply saying don’t try to be someone else: Be You! If you are happy with your photography, you have
