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I love my job . Award winner Hampton Roads Photographer Inspiration Chesapeake Virginia Photos and Films

We're in the midst of fall, and it's the peak season for photography. If you've been living under a rock, you probably know that I am a...

Don’t throw this away- pro photographer tips for preventing mold mildew with cameras and lenses - holiday Christmas photography ideas

"Pro tip for the holiday season: Don’t toss those silica gel packets! Save them from your online orders this Christmas. They'll keep your...

Small garage studio, photo shoot real estate agent Headshot backdrop DIY ideas

In the heart of Hampton Roads, Virginia, a small garage has been transformed into a chic studio space that captures the essence of...

Photoshoot safety 101: how to protect yourself

📣📣I am especially talking to the ladies in the house. If you ain't a lady and you ain't dealing with people taking advantage of you on...

Are you team tortoise or hare? : business 101 pro tips

💪💪small business thought of the day I’ve been doing this 13 years slow and steady always wins the race guys. thing about The Tortoise...

Photographers, stop taking photos like this and destroying nature- Pro tips from a professional photographer and how to save the environment

Friendly reminder from a photographer who's been in business for 13 years. Do not do photo shoots like this. ❌No sending confetti - it...

How much should photographers charge to take photos- small business FAQ

📣📣How much should you be charging as a photographer? I can be affordable because I have the following other income streams: 👚I sell...

I’m a new photographer- how do I find clients? - social media, marketing tips- photo business hacks

If you're a new photographer and you're probably wondering “how do I find clients?” Here are some real hacks of things that I have used...

Photo business 101: real questions: “what if clients don’t like my work?”

Let's talk about this right here- “ what if my Photography clients don’t like my work?” This is a real question. I got texted this week...

10 learning photography YouTube channels- learn to be a professional photographer and photography business owner for free - photo tips

🤯🤯Did you know that I am completely self taught from YouTube? Many of these channels were my favorite when I started 13 years ago! Here...

Three free business ideas for stay-at-home, homeschool moms, I’ve tried all of these - How can I be an author for free? How can I sell shirts for for free? How can I own a magazine for free?

there’s no excuse not to be an entrepreneur now. ✅ want to be an author? you can have a free account at www.lulu.com - I wrote over five...

Should I borrow other photographers camera equipment? - no! And this is why- pro photographer business tips

📸📸Have you ever gotten this text from a photographer friend: “Can I borrow some equipment?” ✅instead of borrowing other people's...

Don’t steal other photographers work, use this AI adobe firefly trick instead -

❌❌ don’t be scared of #AI as a photographer - better to disclose that you use the AI generated image for inspiration, then have a lawsuit...

Why do photographers charge an “arm and a leg!” Price breakdown

🤯🤯how come photographers “charge an arm and a leg ??” ✅ Let's do an example case study of an actual photo that I got texted this week...

5+ Creative photography ideas on a budget- studio portrait photoshoot

Here are five creative photography lighting ideas using a disco ball, a single light, kaleidoscope, colored cellophane, and more: Disco...