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2023/11/17
What business are you in?
Last year, Lee and I got into this TV show called “Code Black”. It’s a show set in a hospital in LA that is constantly overwhelmed with more patients than the staff can handle. That’s what “Code Black” stands for. I…
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2023/11/06
What to expect from a documentary family photo session
Booking a family photo session sounds like something that needs a lot of preparation on your end, doesn’t it? Depending on the style and photographer you’re going for, this may or may not be true though. Today I’d like to…
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2023/10/19
My helpers in business – a look behind the scenes
While I'm a solopreneur, I'm not doing everything myself. I have a lot of helpers - communities, other service providers and online resources.
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2023/10/10
My top 7 things to do at Sompting Pumpkins
Autumn is here and with that, the colour of the trees is changing, leaves are falling and pumpkins appear on supermarket shelves en masse. But what if you don’t want to buy your pumpkins at Tesco, Morrisson’s or Lidl? Did…
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2023/09/29
How to make it easy for people to buy from you
Part of running a business is sales. It’s probably the biggest part of all – despite the fact that barely anyone wants to do it. Most people start a business for the love of THAT THING they do, not because…
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2023/09/15
Yes but… we hate posing
How much do you hate love posing for the camera? If you’re drawn to my way of shooting, I have a feeling you don’t enjoy it much. Or not at all. But you know what? A great family photo doesn’t have to…
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2023/08/25
Why Family photos are great conversation starters
We all have reasons why we want family photos taken. Most of the time it’s milestones like weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs and similar events. Occasionally it’s to celebrate daily life – that’s where Documentary Family Photography comes in. It documents…
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2023/08/18
Why I won’t show you the back of my camera
Being photographed is out of the comfort zone for most people. How is that with you?Do you love to be photographed or are you dreading it so much that you haven’t had a photo session since… forever? I get the…
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2023/06/30
6 signs I’m not the right family photographer for you
If you have some specific photo requests, here are some I cannot facilitate. If this is what you want, I might not be the right family photographer for you.
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2023/06/23
5 reasons why people don’t succeed with their business
Not every business idea works out and not everyone will be able to run a successful business. Here are 5 main reasons that may hold you back.
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2023/06/16
When good photos make us feel bad
The idea that family photos needs to portray the perfect version of us is outdated - and here's why...
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2023/05/26
Answering your questions about Brand Photography
Let's look at some of the questions I get asked a lot when it comes to business and personal branding photography.
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