The Iris Blog
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Don’t be afraid to outsource your editing
The list of things that photographers love about their job is big: networking flexible schedules, meeting clients, photographing sessions, flexing their creative muscles, sharing finished work, and more. But if you ask a photographer for a list of things that they...
Feature Friday : Lindsey Willis – Family Photographer
Tell us a little about yourself! I am a wife and mother of 3 great kiddos! I've been doing photography for 8 years now and have shot in 8 different states. What do you specialize in? What made you want to focus on that specialty/specialties? Family. Having my own...
4 Lightroom Tips to Speed Up Your Workflow
This is a guest blog from Mark, the photographer behind Gold Hat Photography and founder of Shotkit- the online community you can find gear reviews, photography tutorials, business advice, free tools, inspiration, and much, much more! Check it out here!Whether you’re...
Using Questionnaires for Photography Business Growth
Photographers use client questionnaires before sessions to gather a variety of details prior to a session. From client's contact information to preferences for the session or helpful info about the clients to help you plan for a successful session. Sending client...
Fundy Software’s AlbumWorks – A Powerful and Affordable Album Design Platform
Fundy Software announced a new platform, offering a low-cost online album design and design sharing service, AlbumWorks. Based on their ground-breaking Auto Design and Drop Zone technologies, AlbumWorks is a powerful web-based album design software compatible with...
5 Mistakes Photographers Should Avoid With Client Invoices
Client invoices are a vital step in your photography business and its success. You need to get paid for the work you are doing. What the process looks like for your client is important to maintain your reputation and professionalism. Here are some common mistakes that...
Feature Friday – Briana Averwater, Family Photographer
Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Briana but you can call me Bri. I'm a Tennessee Native & recent transplant to the Bay Area. We thought we'd only be here for two years but now that we're settled, we love it so much! I'm a family photographer, yoga...
Easy Steps to Increase Your Client Base
This is a guest blog post from Kayleigh Ashworth of Kayleigh Ashworth Photography regarding growing your client base for your photography business. Kayleigh Ashworth is a Maternity, Newborn & Baby Photographer located in Murrieta, California. She’s been in the...
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Photography Contract
If you are just starting out with setting up your photography business, then you may be wondering what are some of the first things to check off your list. Having a photography contract in place should definitely be high on your list of priorities as you are starting...
