Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8:55pm
It is finally here! My annual Engagement Shootout! Here’s the skinny:
Get in on this once in a lifetime chance to get some great photography of you and your fiance from multiple wedding photographers! Absolutely Free!
When: Saturday April 17th from 4-7pm
Where: TBD
What: Get photographed at no cost with some extraordinary photographers (up to 6 shooters will...
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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
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 12:16am
If you have been a photographer for hire for any length of time, I am sure you have had your share of pressure situations. Being a wedding photographer, I have had mine for sure! Today was a simple mini family portrait session. What I mean by “mini” is, on location for about 20 minutes. This...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Morrison Family, Photo Tips, • FAMILY | Tags: cold, family, nature, photo, Photography, Portrait, pressure, session, under, wind
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:57am
There was a very pointed reason why I decided to eliminate my traditional website and convert my entire website into one hyper blog: SEO. Search Engine Optimization. That is the main reason. The other very important reason is this: I tend to do for my own business how I respond to others. What do I...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing | Tags: "Beverly Hills Wedding Photography", "Jen O'Sullivan", blogging, Engine, Marketing, Optimization, photo, photographer, Photography, Search, SEO, • ALL WEDDINGS
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11:39pm
It seems to be that time of year, when wedding photographers from all over the country start submitting their work to local and national magazines in hopes of getting their work published. Why is this so important? Three reasons: 1. Notoriety within their community, 2. Free advertising, 3. Free advertising. Here are some tips to...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing, Studio Practice | Tags: Magazines, Marketing, Photography, photos, Publications, Published, real, Submissions, tips, Work, • ALL WEDDINGS
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:53pm
My top three things I always tell potential clients are:
1. Make sure you like the personality of your photographer. They will be the one service provider that will be with you the entire day!
2. Really LOOK at their work. Can you see yourself in their shots? Scrutinize their photography. If you don’t LOVE it, then...
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