PRO PHOTOGRAPHER; YOU CAN’T SUCCEED UNTIL YOU ACCEPT THIS

You have no control of what other people think or say about you. Be okay with it.

Social media rules the internet, and photographers are not immune to its effects. From losing countless hours that could be spent on more productivity to placing all of their confidence on the amount of likes an image gets. Often, photographers who complain that they aren’t getting any clients are the photographers who refuse to stay away from photography groups. They are chasing the approval of other photographers and claiming they need Facebook or other social media to get clients. What other photographers think of you isn’t as important as what potential customers think of you. Start focusing on creating social media content that gets real people to engage with you. (Unless you are posting in our Finding Magic Photography Education Facebook Group. We always want you to post there!)

The amount of money you make is in direct proportion to the amount of value you provide.

Photographers are not getting paid for creating and capturing the most beautiful images in any market. Yes! We said it, shocking isn’t it. Do you need to sit down? We find so many photographers spend time and money to learn all of the “secret” techniques of their favorite educators only to find out that there is a brand new secret technique out there. In the meantime the clock keeps on ticking and their business acumen never gets better. Dedicating the same amount of time, if not more, on learning how to provide excellent service and value will increase your ability to monetize your art. You can get some tips from us here on the blog or by joining our Facebook group here: Finding Magic FB Group

To be recognized as the best, you need to be the best, by always editing your service and workflow.

Let’s be clear here. You don’t have to be the best photographer to have a successful business and have a line of clients out the door. You have to be the best at attracting them, making them fall in love with your service and getting them to tell everyone about you!

Every new client is an opportunity for you to perfect your service and add value through: ease of service, speed, availability, communication, attention to details, and delivering on your promises.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together – African Proverb.

Anyone can be successful. What you need to do first and work on is creating a strategy for each department of your business. Departments you ask? Yes! Your business is structured through departments. If you don’t have them and don’t know where to start, we are here to help you. Because to get to your destination faster you need the education, someone to give you the shortcuts and give you direction. You don’t have to be on this path alone. We want to invite you to join our FREE Facebook group where we discuss how to implement business strategies and get paid to do what you love. Photography.

The 6 Must Have Apps for Instagram


Staying consistent with your social media accounts can be overwhelming.  Utilizing the right apps can help you save time and attract new followers.  These are my 6 must-have apps right now…


1. Planoly

I literally don’t know what we would do without Planoly!   Planoly keeps us posting consistently with purpose. I plan my Instagram posts one to two weeks in advance.  I love being able to type captions on my computer verses my phone. I also love how Planoly saves groups of hashtags that you can add to a post with one click.  Plus they just added a new quick scheduler feature which lets you quickly schedule your posts for the most popular times.   

2. Mojo

This is my new top app for creating stories.  SOme of you probably remember when you could purchase animated Instagram story templates and customize them in Photoshop.  Now Mojo does all of that for you right on your phone! You HAVE to check out this app.  

3.  Unfold

Another of my favorite story apps is Unfold.  They have quite a few story templates to choose from and more available for purchase.  Their templates are clean and professional looking.  

4.  Repost

Repost is great if you want to re-share posts from another account easily.  Maybe you want to repost a quote or funny saying. Maybe an account is hosting a giveaway and you need to repost to enter.  Whatever the case, Repost makes it simple!

5.  Layout

Layout is great for making quick collages for your feed.  Layout is super easy and fast, with several different templates for your collages.  

6.  MilkShake

If you want to maximize your one Instagram link in your bio, check out MilkShake.  This app allows you to create a mini-website to redirect your traffic to the right place or resource.  They have lots of templates to choose from so you are sure to find the look for your brand.

Did your favorite make the list?  I hope this was helpful information and you find a new favorite app or two to help you make the most of your Instagram account!

Finding Magic Online Photography Education

Finding Magic is a community for photographers that encompases the following digital spaces:

We help ambitious photographers gain the confidence and knowledge needed in order to grow their business.  We would like to give you a little more information about each of our platforms…

Facebook group

We know you are probably in 5 million Facebook groups and you’re probably wondering why you need to be in another one.  

Here’s 3 reasons YOU need to join the Finding Magic Facebook group:

✨We provide {FREE} and relevant education

✨We are a supportive community; questions are encouraged

✨This group will help you gain confidence in yourself and therefore in your business

Our Facebook group is very active with lots of engagement, weekly contests and interviews.

We would love to have you join in on the conversation! 


Instagram

Our Instagram account hosts a variety of tutorials exclusive to our IGTV channel.  IGTV is Instagram TV and much like YouTube, is a place to view full length videos. We love to feature our members on our feed as well as provide relevant content and education in our captions and our stories.


Blog

Although we are just starting our blog, we have so many exciting things planned!  Our blogs will now host our weekly photographer interviews as well as articles of interest for our followers.


Online Photography eLearning Site

Finding Magic Online Photography Education is a subscription based collaboration between Shana C. Carter photography and Maribella Portraits. We offer step by step video instruction through editing and shooting videos. There are over 140 videos that cover everything from our favorite photoshop tools, to marketing and sales. In addition, our video library includes Spanish and English tutorials.  

There are two ways to access the site’s resources.  One way is to purchase a monthly subscription to the site for a  to gain instant access to 140+ tutorials and resources. The other way is to purchase videos one at a time based on your individual learning needs.  You choose the way that works best for you!  

So what all is included in your subscription?

  • hand editing techniques that will enable you to create images that captivate
  • behind the scenes shooting videos
  • styling guides
  • hair and make-up tutorials
  • natural light & studio editing tutorials
  • business resources: systems, client management & sales
  • new content released monthly

Obviously, the monthly subscription is a smarter investment by far!  At only $35 per month, you will more than cover the cost of your investment with just one client.   You’ll gain access to a wealth of knowledge for just a little over one dollar per day. The membership is on a month-to-month basis, so you can cancel anytime.

Be sure and explore the site and locate our {FREE} resources area.  We have several free tutorials and videos available.  

So come hang out and learn with us!

❤️Maria & Shana

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