The Blog
Thoughts, stories and resources for creatives and small business owners
Making quarterly plans for your business
I like to think I'm pretty good at making plans. In fact, I genuinely love sitting down to brainstorm and map things out. It's exciting, and it always gives me a deep sense of purpose and direction.
But actually following through with the plan and taking action?
… Not so much.
Why I’m done taking “flattering” photos
As photographers, we're acutely aware that 99% of the people we work with hate being in front of the camera, so we try to reassure potential clients in various ways.
When is the right time to book a branding photoshoot?
1/10th of a second. I’m not talking about my favourite shutter speed here, but how long you’ve got to make a first impression.
The courage to show up
Here’s a secret: I wince and cringe when my family tell me they’re going to give my blog a read. Not because I’m ashamed of what I’m sharing on here, or because I wish they didn’t care about what I do (I’m so very grateful that they do!), but because when you really think about it, the nagging voice of self-doubt often sounds like the people who know us best.
Feel the fear - and do it anyway
How do you handle the fear in your business?
You know, that feeling when a new enquiry comes up, and 50% of the time instead of feeling excited your first reaction is to wonder how you’re going to screw it up…