Hello friends!
Over the next several weeks I will be detailing out the new plans for the 2014 Educational Division for my business. It’s no secret that in the past I have worn two separate hats; one for my photography passion and business and one for my Consulting Business. Recently over the past couple of years, the two have been finally playing nice and working hand in hand. THIS in itself is a miracle and an act I never thought possible or just didn’t know how to do. Having two completely separate worlds – the business world where black and white meant, exactly that: a white word document with black times new roman font double spaced and justified. And then in the photography world where black and white meant a sweet family was having a timeless moment and I was there with my camera creating photographs for them to cherish for generations. Yeah – it was THAT different for years! Constantly shifting gears for the client before me.
But – times have changed, THANK GOODNESS and now there are more and more photographers and creatives who are seeking “consulting” services for themselves (but they all call it “mentoring” or “coaching” which I am still getting used to lol.) I still love working with restaurants and hotels and private companies, but now I also get to incorporate my creative passions as a consultant or “coach” and I couldn’t be happier!
As a photographer or a creative entreprenaur, I get it! I really truly do. I know the struggles of pricing and profits and bookkeeping and how it stifles the creative spirit. As a business person by nature the creative spirit in me often fights with my business head preventing me from taking more risks which is sometimes good and sometimes bad. But for those who are seeking to earn a living – an actual living – from their creative entrepreneurship, it’s imperative that sometimes the business head wins.
So over the past several months I have been working on ways that I could bring new services to creative entrepreneurs, while continuing to offer customized business services to “regular” entrepreneurs and small – meduim business owners. Creating a new branch of my business and brand became necessary, especially considering there are 6 areas of service and trying to keep track of it all and separate from my photography, well, it just became necessary.
I will be rolling each new division out over the next several weeks as not to bombard readers and friends with too much info. And frankly, I’m still organizing it all in my head and working on the new websites and visual graphic elements and trying to schedule these sessions through tax season while still booking portrait sessions!
Oh and let’s not forget the snow days. Yes, lots of snow days – (and all the parents said – “oh ok, I totally get you now”. lol)
Here are some highlights about what’s to come; each category will be further detailed in the coming weeks:
PERSONALIZED COACHING SESSIONS – Choose your adventure style
You have probably seen lots of photographers offering these sessions recently. So which do you choose? I will be outlining some of those answers and why I chose to go in the direction that I did with my new personalized coaching sessions for 2014. Topics will include:
- Financial Management & Organization
- Business Management – General Business (non-creatives)
- Business Management – Photography or Creative Business
- Portrait Photography – Fundamentals
- Wedding Photography – Executing a successful wedding photography experience for your client
- I want it all
HANDS ON WEDDING TRAINING for PHOTOGRAPHERS
Yes, training and support on an actual wedding day. When it counts the most. We will tackle reception lighting, family portraits, pre wedding questionnaires, same day slideshows, and much much more! Cannot wait to roll out this new program and details!
WORKSHOPS
In case you haven’t seen it yet, Heather Dunnigan of Denim + Grace Magazine and I have teamed up to produce a 2o14 workshop program that will knock your socks off! Spots are limited and filling up quick. I will talk about Cultivate and more when I highlight the new workshop extension of the education division soon.
RESOURCES
From The Photographer’s Business Toolbox to new online video tutorials to business planning kits, free e-books and more. We have been busy churning out some amazing content and are putting the finishing touches together. There is SO much in store for the Resource section of the education division. I cannot wait to share all of the details of the new and exciting resources!
STYLED SHOOTS
YES yes and YES! I love creative projects and putting together photoshoots that in the past that have given me such great inspiration as a photographer. Working with an amazing collaborative team and together creating a visual project we are all proud of and totally inspired by. This year I will be putting together some amazing personal projects and I hope you’ll join me as I open up these events as mini workshops to photographers. More details to come as soon as more plans are solidified.
COMMUNITY EVENTS, PHILANTHROPY, & MINISTRY
I have been privileged to serve in several organizations that are near and dear to my heart. I will be sharing more about my involvement in these organizations and why I support them and how you can too if you feel so led. I hope you’ll join me as I highlight some amazing people and communities and perhaps you can find a new endeavor to become more involved with as well.
So stay tuned friends! There are more exciting changes happening for portrait clients too! Be sure to stay in touch below to stay up to date on available dates for coaching, workshops, resource launches and more! Thanks for reading!
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