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Photography has been a passion of mine for years. It is mainly just a hobby and I am always learning something new. The problem I ran into was there is just so much information out there and I was having a tough time organizing it all and keeping track of fun stuff I was finding. I decided I wanted one place to track all my links and misc information that I could access from anywhere, so I decided to start a blog to keep track of various tips, tricks, links and other information. The added bonus of using a blog is not only could I access it from various locations, I also could share it with others that might be interested. Now seeing that there is constantly new information coming out it is clear that this blog will never cover everything. Oh and please note I realize I am by no means an expert on any of these topics. Think of this blog as a starting point for references to help guide you in your search for the information you need.

Oh and if you are wondering I am a Canon, PC, and Photoshop user. So if things seem skewed that way it is only because that is what I use and not because I feel it is the best option nor what everyone else should be using. Always remember to do your research before buying something. Make sure it is the best thing for you, and that you are buying from a reputable site if you are shopping online.

Enjoy the site and feel free to leave feedback, or suggestions of sections to add.

Friday, April 4, 2008

How do you get the word out about your business

So you have taken the plunge and you have started your own photography business. Now you are trying to figure out the best way to get the word out and generate some business for yourself.

There are all sorts of marketing tools that can be used. One I recommend starting with is a business card. Easy to carry and you should always have some with you in case you are out and someone asks you for your information. If you have photoshop you can easily design your own to be just how you want it to look.

Another great tool is a website. This will be an entire post by itself at some point. There are so many things to consider when creating a website.

You can also do free things like bloggs and online galleries like Photoshop online.

Now if you are one of those people that really doesn't feel creative in this area or you just don't want to spend a ton of time creating marketing material and would rather use some templates I came across a beautiful and customizable set of templates here
LCH Photography - Click on photography designs to see all of her beautiful Templates.
I also love the stuff available from
Orange Gecko Designs She has great extras for photoshop also, check out all she has to offer.
So start spreadign the word.