Things I Wish I Knew in Business I started taking portraits back in 2007 when friends and neighbors were deploying to Iraq left and right.  The value of a portrait was foremost in our minds but for me the concept of running a business was not.  I was a middle school art teacher at the time […]

Why Publication Matters When it comes to moving, publication can matter but not for the reasons you think.  In dealing with moving a business, it has a lot more to do with SEO and being found than street cred and bragging rights.  While a publication from a well known blog or magazine is amazing and I […]

How Styled Shoots Help Your Business Lets say for a moment you are moving your business from southwest Texas all the way to coastal Virginia and none of the previous work you have looks anything like what coastal brides are looking for.  You want to book business in your location but have nothing local to […]

SEO is King when Moving Over the years I have learned that one of the most important things in my business is SEO.  It is also one of the most difficult things to understand.  I am by no means an expert on it but there are several simple things I have picked up over the years […]

Doing Research Before a Move Researching before a move is one of the best things that I can do to prepare my business for success.  It is also one of my least favorite things to do (next to hanging curtains) in regards to moving.  I hate research! I love to read great articles, books, and […]

What is Shutterfest I have attempted to review and explain what Shutterfest is for the last few days.  Describing this hybrid style conference is difficult to say the least.  It is the balance of chaos and order perfected and is unlike any conference or workshop I have ever attended.  3,000 people descended on the Union […]

Giving Back Through Photography This week we are taking a look at the idea of giving back not only with your time but with your talent.  As military spouses we move all over the world and see a vast array of communities and needs.  As photographers, we have a talent that can often help those […]