Hustle Everyday I'm working hard so that one day I can hardly work on a pile of cash. We all are. But the "hustle" to get there looks different for everyone and every industry. I'd like to see this acknowledged and given depth, rather than what I see happening: Every time a fresh-faced graduate walks [...]
Seth Godin is known for very clearly explaining the ins and outs of marketing to us to those of us who don't have four years and a bunch of cash to dedicate to another bachelor's degree. I love this book for how relevant it has stayed in such an ever-changing digital landscape for photographers. First published [...]
Networking—ew. We all get that feeling after trudging through what feels like a meat market of business glad-handing. I remember one event in particular, where I was surrounded by about 300 other professionals. Our name tags were color coded by industry. As I squeezed my way through the crowd—which was full of fake laughter, booze [...]
Tell us a little about yourself and the road that led you to starting your business. Where does your creative fire come from and how do you feed it? My creative fire came from the spark of always standing out. As a younger person, it meant being the loudest in the room, coordinating when everyone [...]
"This life thing is an on-going journey, never stagnant or 'figured out,' just like the poses are constantly fluctuating and feel different day to day."
If you’re like me, then networking and talking up your business feels like an entire job in itself. Jessie Reider, Finzi co-founder, has big plans for the her booch boutique, and she sharing her networking insights—mainly, don’t be afraid to do it! This is advice I definitely needed to hear. DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE YOUR NETWORK, [...]
A job that pays the bills but doesn’t feed the soul—I wish I could take credit for such beautiful (and spot-on) words, but this inspiration comes from Gail Anderson of Giving Back With Gail. Gail’s life’s purpose is to give back and be a beneficial presence on the planet. She has spent countless hours of volunteering, [...]
Tomorrow, you’ll see something new: I’m interviewing amazing women who truly love what they do, are leaders in their fields and badass bosses all around. We’re taking back the word “bossy” and making it a good thing. Why? Because the true definition of bossy is like a boss. And that’s how these ladies handle their business [...]
What if I'm not who I think I am? For professional creatives, growth and exploration is an ongoing process, and something we balance with business, accounting, marketing and more. With so much to tend to, it's easy to get stuck in a creative rut—a place where you feel like you're creating the same photo or [...]
It's coming! Instagram has announced impending changes to its algorithm, now making it more like Facebook and putting posts it thinks you'd like to see at the top of your news feed, rather than making your feed chronological. And people freaked out at the announcement, especially us small business photographers. I had a small heart [...]
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