Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:51pm
Facebook can be a tricky place for many people. There are a lot of etiquette issues that need to be considered and learned before you jump in. It can be an addiction that you will love or hate. The hardest part is getting over the initial frustration of learning something new. For those of you...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing | Tags: Community, correct, don'ts, dos, etiquette, Facebook, Marketing, networking, Right, rules, social, way, wrong
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 10:14pm
I hosted a successful Open House for Wedding And Event Specialists today at my studio in Beverly Hills. There was a lot of positive energy in the room… just the way I like it! Special thanks to Marc Dahm of Bluecat International for setting up his new Flippin’ Cool flip books booth, Melinda...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:27pm
There are two roles an assistant can take: studio assistant or production assistant. They sometimes cross over each other, but most times do not. Studio people tend to be the ones really good with the left brain stuff like organizing, tracking, billing, paper work, filing, etc., while production assistants are the more creative types. They...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, assistants, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:26pm
Here are ten tips on how to find just the right assistant:
1. Write out a list of things you will need them to do on a weekly basis.
2. Determine the number of hours per week you will need them.
3. Decide what the best days would be for you to have them in your studio (home...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:24pm
Here are ten tips on how to successfully HIRE an assistant:
1. Write up a list of thoughtful questions to ask. Click HERE for a list I use.
2. Create a simple form for them to fill out. Go to any local store and ask for an application, then copy it for yourself. You may want to...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:23pm
Here are some useful tips on how to train both a Studio Assistant and a Production Assistant.
TRAIN an Assistant (Studio)
1. For Studio Assistants, give small repeatable tasks at first to get them warmed up. You will learn a lot about HOW they learn right in the beginning. Get them into a routine. This will help...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:22pm
Here are 5 tips on firing your assistant:
1. For Production assistants it is easy: don’t ask them back for your next job.
2. For Studio assistants you will have to sit down with them and actually tell them they are no longer needed. Be honest. Do not tell them a lie or give them an excuse....
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:14pm
Why do you want to be involved in my industry?
What interests you the most about it?
How long have you been studying photography?
Can I see some samples of your work?
What type of personality would you describe yourself as?
What would you consider your assets are as an employee to your past employers?
What are some strengths you can...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assets, assistant, employee, employer, Industry, Intern, interview, personality, photo, Photography, practice, questions, strengths, Studio, weaknesses
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 1:07pm
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with work? Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Do you have a wish list a mile long of things you would do if you just had a few more hours in the week? Well, maybe it is time for an intern. Interns are your personal...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:45am
Where is your message seen?
It is said that you or your message needs to be seen or hear 6 times before someone will remember it. However, if your message is poorly written no one will remember it, ever. If your message is sent to the wrong audience, the same is true. No one will ever...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing | Tags: Collectors, Connectors, Convincers, emails, Facebook, factor, immunity, Marketing, memorable, message, message X messenger, nontraditional, phone, photographer, stickiness, strategies, strategy, tactics, traditional, viral, Wedding
