As business owners, we are often given advice by many different people, from family and friends, to fellow business owners. Usually it is well-meaning advice, though often misplaced. Today, we wanted to share some good advice and bad advice that we have received over the years. The purpose of this post is not to simply relay the advice to you, but instead to help you be able to discern advice that is truly helpful, and advice that is not.

A few weeks ago, Isaac and I were taking inventory of our gear in preparation for the coming wedding season. As we were going through everything, noting what we needed to replace, get more of, or sell, we noticed there were several items that we simply would not go without on a wedding day. We thought it may be helpful for you if we shared our list, and explained exactly why these things are so important to us!

Spring is a time of renewal with warmer weather and longer days, as well as flowers and trees blooming. With nature renewing itself, Isaac and I find ourselves looking for ways to get a breath of fresh air into our own lives. We realized that you also may be looking for ways to be rejuvenated. That inspiration has led to this list; 8 Habits of Happy Photographers.

Taking some time now to discover your ideal client can reduce frustration and challenges in the future.

Knowing who your ideal client is will help you to focus your business in a way that allows you to operate more smoothly and reduce the time and money wasted advertising in the wrong places.

Becoming a professional photographer can be alluring and may seem easy to get into. Many photographers however find running a business to be harder than they expected. Today we’re discussing 3 common problems new business owners have and how they can fix them.

We are often asked about the up’s and down’s of working with your spouse. We have been working together for nearly as long as we have been together.

Photographers have a lot of gear. Have you ever wondered what kinds of things we use or how our gear helps us create our iconic photos? We’re discussing that today on the blog.

“Ever wonder why photographers cringe when you show them a Pinterest idea? Pinterest has become hugely popular with all kinds of people for everything from planning their next meal to planning their next vacation.”

We love these time saving apps! They have streamlined many aspects of our business!