https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:25:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 156681027 https://apalmanac.com/business/breaking-barriers-overcoming-mindset-hurdles-for-artistic-freedom-184710 https://apalmanac.com/business/breaking-barriers-overcoming-mindset-hurdles-for-artistic-freedom-184710#respond Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:50:58 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=184710 I’m writing this because I believe there’s someone out there who needs these words just as much as I do—a reminder of the mindset needed to navigate the hurdles we face in our work. Many of us in creative industries grapple with the challenges of business, personal life, and seeking fulfillment.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/breaking-barriers-overcoming-mindset-hurdles-for-artistic-freedom-184710/feed 0 184710 https://apalmanac.com/business/7-ways-to-help-you-win-your-next-photography-gig-180464 https://apalmanac.com/business/7-ways-to-help-you-win-your-next-photography-gig-180464#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180464 After 10+ years of working in the industry, I have tried a lot of different processes for winning jobs. There is always a lot to learn from the sales process and while I have not figured everything out, I wanted to share some things that have helped me get to where I am today.Here]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/7-ways-to-help-you-win-your-next-photography-gig-180464/feed 1 180464 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-food-beverage-photography-helps-shape-the-hospitality-industry-180470 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-food-beverage-photography-helps-shape-the-hospitality-industry-180470#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:38:58 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180470 Let’s face it when photographing in the world of Architecture & Design photography, there are often other components that we are requested to capture by the client. A staged portrait of the client, lifestyle images, or food and drink photography for the hotel or restaurant.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/how-food-beverage-photography-helps-shape-the-hospitality-industry-180470/feed 5 180470 https://apalmanac.com/business/mentorship-matters-a-perspective-shift-178731 https://apalmanac.com/business/mentorship-matters-a-perspective-shift-178731#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:34:48 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178731 Throughout my years in business, I have been fortunate enough to have various mentors specializing in different areas of life and business. Whether it was my therapist to help with life challenges, a social media consultant for social strategies, or a photographer to aid with the development of photo and business techniques.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/mentorship-matters-a-perspective-shift-178731/feed 9 178731 https://apalmanac.com/business/a-crm-built-by-photographers-for-photographers-178712 https://apalmanac.com/business/a-crm-built-by-photographers-for-photographers-178712#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178712 Disclaimer: I loved Sprout Studio so much that I became an ambassador for the brand back in 2020. While I do receive a commission for new users signing up, this application has been a staple in my business since 2015. For anyone interested in trying out the program, please know your support is greatly appreciated and I am here to help if you have any questions.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/a-crm-built-by-photographers-for-photographers-178712/feed 6 178712 https://apalmanac.com/business/could-linkedin-be-a-powerful-social-networking-tool-for-photographers-177994 https://apalmanac.com/business/could-linkedin-be-a-powerful-social-networking-tool-for-photographers-177994#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177994 LinkedIn is a robust B2B social media platform with an abundance of business networking features that can often cause confusion on how to get the most out of it. I like to look at it as an in-person networking event, where you selected everyone in the room to be there.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/could-linkedin-be-a-powerful-social-networking-tool-for-photographers-177994/feed 10 177994 https://apalmanac.com/business/using-behind-the-scenes-in-your-marketing-strategy-177604 https://apalmanac.com/business/using-behind-the-scenes-in-your-marketing-strategy-177604#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177604 Marketing as a photographer is more than just showcasing your portfolio. There are many places for you to market your brand like social media, emailers, print mailers, etc. Wherever you are marketing, you’ll need content to go with it. Our instincts are to show portfolio-worthy content but, there is a huge benefit to being real with your audience.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/using-behind-the-scenes-in-your-marketing-strategy-177604/feed 18 177604