I received an email from Becca. She asks a series of questions that have been asked by others and will probably garner some interest from the Wootness crew, so I told her I’d answer her email here. Put on your big girl panties, though, Becca, I’m going to say some things that might not be …
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Buying studio lights does not make you a studio photographer…
Oh, isn’t that cute? You’ve got yourself a big girl camera, you’ve done a couple of sessions and now you’re taking the next step. You’re opening a studio. You’ve ordered a set of lights and are anxiously awaiting their arrival. You’ve let all your friends and fans know that the lights are coming in and …
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61-derful FAIL
Well, hello. It’s about time I got my ass back in gear, isn’t it? It’s been a full week since I’ve posted to Wootness. So, here’s the deal: I stay with my father-in-law during the week while my sister-in law works (she’s teacher). Last week was Thanksgiving break, so I didn’t have to stay with …
Organize Your Bookshelves
I have a problem with books. And magazines. And any other reading material. One set of shelves in my office (I have 2 sets) is devoted to books and magazines. I bet you’ve got some bookshelves, as well, so today is the day when I want you to clean them up. Pare down your books …
Yet Another Digital File Presentation Option
I’m so thrilled with this I just had to share. Last weekend I was at the PP of Ohio Fall Conference and of course, I checked out the trade show while I was there. One of the frame vendors was having a closeout sale on frames and other packaging items and I grabbed up all …
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61-derful: DAY 19 – Organizing Client Files
Yesterday we started on our filing cabinet purging. Everything that is not business-related should now be gone from your files. Since we deal extensively with clients over a period of time before their order is complete, I like to have a folder for each client. I also have a pretty OCD filing system in place …
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61-derful: Day 18 – Making your office a business-only zone
Well, hello! It’s been an entire week off of our path to Wootness, so it’s time to dive back in and get some good work done. Today is Saturday, so I want you to abandon your daily list (you HAVE been keeping up with the daily list, haven’t you??) and do some hefty organizational jobs. …
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Priorities
So, you may have noticed that I’ve been MIA. What started out as a scheduled 3 day break to attend a conference has turned into a week away. While I’ve been gone, I’ve enjoyed a few days off, but then I put my head down to make some plans and re-organizational decisions for the business. …
PLAY HOOKY!
PLAY HOOKY Yeah. Kind of. There’s always a “But” with me, isn’t there? Yesterday I had a date with my 96 year-old father-in-law. I spend my days with him at his house and do most of my writing then on the laptop. But, Ohio had a burst of very pretty weather and I thouht a …
Your cell phone is not a body part
This pertains to everyone, not just photographers, but we are pretty guilty of it and take it to extremes. Your cell phone is not a VITAL function to your day. You CAN forget it at home. You CAN forget to charge it and let it run out of battery power. You CAN shut it completely …