Can you remember the first time you set out to build your photography website? Let’s be honest, building a simple website is stupidly difficult. The sheer volume of tear-shedding failures…

The story of Bloom (formerly known as Picr) begins at a warehouse in Portland, OR as a startup offering high-end printing solutions for a consumer market dominated by low-quality prints.…

Curious to know how Picr Beta will be launched?  Last week we wrote about what Picr is and announced that the Beta is almost ready. If you haven’t seen that…

When we approached the challenge of building photographer/client communication we immediately knew that the traditional contact form would not work for us. Think about it. When was the last time…

Some photographers love it, some are indifferent, some dread it, and others outsource it. Whatever your approach or disposition, if you’re a photographer, post-processing is a critical part of your…

Running a photography business is like trying to manage a cat farm. Keeping track of every prospect, client, and task is so daunting, it is no surprise that many photographers…

When I ask my son why he’s not doing what I asked him to do, he often replies, “I’m trying.” But he’s not. People often say they are trying or…

How many times have you heard someone say that competition is bad for business? Perhaps those people don’t understand what competition is. If they did, they’d understand why competition can…

If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably a professional photographer. That means you’re also a salesperson. After all, you sell your product and services to clients. Some of you may…