The Airstream Chronicles has been idle a while. And life is being breathed back into the site as many readers already know. I’ve gotten private messages over the last few weeks from long time readers happy to see things are …
The “free” drum beat continues
After putting my post up this evening I sat down and listened to my voice mail from the day. I’d missed a couple of calls while driving in heavy traffic. One call was from a friend wishing me safe travels. …
Showing only what you need to see
Last year I had the opportunity to photograph for a local manufacturing firm. And a few weeks ago I received a call from them once again for another job. It’s nice when clients appreciate your work enough to return to …
Pricing the digital darkroom
Not too long ago portrait studios didn’t necessarily do the whole 9 yards. Before digital there was film. And part of your process had to include developing. Often times studios would actually send out their rolls to developing and print …
Of Weddings, Craigslist, & The Numbers
The other week as I pondered reaching a broader market it was suggested that I try giving a post on Craigslist a chance. While I wasn’t super keen on the idea (folks usually go there to bargain shop or read …
Running the numbers
Over the past few weeks I’ve been trying to figure out how to grow my business. Actually, as a small business owner I try to figure that out every day. Other photographers have been in and out of my studio …
Updating my Facebook page
Yesterday while toiling away (9 big canvases can be called toiling) I popped by my Facebook Page for my business. I don’t often use it, and decided I should remedy that. Facebook is starting a new page layout and I …
If you could name your own prices……
Most likely your favorite car would only cost $29.99 and you’d be paid several million a year. Let’s face it though, the world doesn’t work like that. Normally “the market” helps determine price. Remember supply and demand? It actually does …
Running at a million miles per hour
Since September I’ve felt like I’ve been moving at light speed. Every day clients in the gallery and the studio. Every day I’ve been booked with something or other. Painting reproductions, photo prints, photo sessions……it goes on and on. My …