Social Media for the Slow Season

It’s winter, a chill is in the air, you’re busy updating your website, but you’re probably wondering, “what do I post on social media in the slow season?!”  While I love to use this season as a bit of a “summer vacation,” I also know how important it is to use this season wisely. So, …

Take a Vacation from Your Business

I giggle as I write this blog post for you…. how to take a vacation from your business.  It’s almost comical, isn’t it?!  Because, if you know me, you might be thinking the same darn thing I’m thinking: this blog post is the pot calling the kettle black.  I am so incredibly bad at taking …

How to Use Snapchat for Your Photography Business

This week, we’re taking a look at why you must be using Snapchat for your photography business!  Last week I gave you the low-down on Pinterest {even though I’ve totally been a hater in the past} and I even dabbled in some casual blog/SEO talk! I also promised you beautiful sparkles some info on Snapchat. Go …

How to Use Pinterest for a Photography Business

Did you read that blog title: how to use Pinterest for a Photography Business? Yeah, well don’t laugh at me, okay? I know that I may have been a Pinterest-Snapchat-blogging-SEO hater in the past, but I’ve seen the error of my ways friends. And while I’ll admit this post is just a wee bit ironic, I’ve made …

Photography Mentoring – Does it Make Sense for You?

Hey Sparkle, remember when you were a newbie ‘tog who looked at all the ‘togs around you and thought “I’ll never be that good.  She is a legend and I don’t even know where to start.” But after a few years of digging in; learning the craft; and building your brand – YOU are the …

How to love a photographer.

Can I show you how to love a photographer?  Because it seems like, these days, everyone knows a photographer. Maybe you’re married to one; maybe your sister is one; maybe your son or daughter is one. Maybe you are cube-neighbors at the office with one. Everyone knows that those special, light-chasing, pink-haired, coffee-drinking, gear-toting wonders of …