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Wedding Tips for Photographers
Thinking about shooting weddings? Here are some things I've learned that may be helpful to you. These may or may not apply to you and your business, so take what works and leave the rest.
Be up front with your packages, make it easy to decide if you're the right photographer for the couple.
Having a base wedding fee and then everything else is...
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Cold Weather Photography Tips
Living in Minnesota, we tend to look at and talk about the weather a lot. This morning I was looking at the 10-day forecast, and seven of the ten days will be below zero. Everything becomes more challenging at those temperatures, and photography too when it's that cold. The upside is the cold usually is accompanied by frost, snow, and sometimes a s...
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Pet-Friendly Hotels
We put lots of miles on vehicles as photographers, filmmakers, dog and equine competitors and have spent many night in hotels. Here's an alphabetized list of hotel chains where dogs are welcome. Please make sure to call ahead and check for the availability of a pet-friendly room before you arrive.
Best Western: More than 1,600 Best Western propert...
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Things I Wish I Had Known Sooner
It's hard starting out and not having insights into what may make your photography life simpler. Hopefully, some of these tips will help you get started faster.
External Drive Storage - I've been keeping my images off the computer and on external drives, and it's an excellent approach for memory use and storage. Separate your client images and y...
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Preparing for Your Dog's Photoshoot
I want your session to be as enjoyable as possible, and this brief list should help you get the most out of your session.
Six Foot Leash
Your six-foot leash should be simple and preferably a solid color. I use leather leashes for my dogs, but nylon and cotton are fine too. I'll also have show leads, collars, and long lines to use if we're not i...
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