If you're thinking of taking the plunge, you'll want to consider these steps to ensure yourself a successful photography business launch. Chances are that if you've found your way here, you're ready to start taking your photography seriously and possibly even making some cash off those...
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I was recently contacted by East Austin Carpenters with the task of a commercial/editorial type shoot for their new web site. I jumped at the chance, since this would be a bit different from my normal work photographing interiors and architecture. I chatted for a while...
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I recently photographed UFCU Plaza's new fitness center. I came to the property manager's office for a preliminary pre-shoot to check the space out and be shown where the lockbox was. Due to the fact that I had to photograph the facility during non-business hours, I...
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Here's a shoot that I took last-minute, the day before I embarked on a trip back home to Chicago. Nothing says dedication like staying up until 1:30 AM to finish editing before your 5am flight! Office cubes A very unique, beautifully landscaped outdoor lounge area....
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This was a shoot for a new client, First Washington Realty. The client needed updated photos of the shopping center in West Austin, which was a bustling spot right off Bee Caves Rd. I had to arrive very early in order to capture some requested...
Read MoreWe're all familiar with the "spray and pray" method used to describe novice photographers who snap away obliviously in the hopes that a huge number of carelessly taken shots will yield at least one or two good ones. It's something joked about by professionals, but...
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Thumbtack is an online bridge between professionals and customers. It's a service that can help photographers market themselves and build a client base. An uncle of mine who does contract construction recently told me how valuable Thumbtack is for his employer: “It’s our primary source for...
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate has been in the news a lot lately, mainly due to changes in taxes attracting more foreign investors. This mini-boom may be both good and bad news for the industry (think real estate bubbles) but the truth is that many offices, buildings...
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I recently had the privilege to be a sponsor at Expedia's annual Market Expo, which was in Austin, TX this year. This was a gathering of representatives from the hotel industry in Austin. After a long road trip back home to the Midwest, I ordered...
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This was the most recent large assignment I have been given. I love photographing plazas, as they offer some of the best architecture and variety in settings. The building manager accompanied for most of the shoot, which was a real help. Staging photos can be tedious,...
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