THE BLOG

The Elena S Blair Community Print Competition was created as a place for photographers to share work they’re proud of and take part in a photography print competition for photographers that feels supportive, approachable, and grounded in real community. It’s about showing up, submitting your work, and being part of something alongside other photographers who […]

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a real income around a documentary family photography business, this episode will feel like sitting in on the exact conversation you’ve been craving. In this live coaching session, I’m talking with Connecticut-based photographer Rebecca Bloomfield, who went from juggling four part-time jobs to running her photography business […]

If you’ve ever wondered what photography business coaching actually looks like behind the scenes, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. In this real coaching session, I sit down with family photographer and SEO educator Jaime Bugbee King, who went from burned-out dental hygienist to in-demand luxury family photographer in the Portland […]

When I started my photography business 15 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I loved photographing families and wanted to create something meaningful. Looking back, there are a few things I wish I’d known that would have saved me time, stress, and a few tears. If you’re starting […]

If you love photographing children, there’s a way to turn that passion into something much bigger a consistent, profitable photography business that supports your goals year-round. What if I told you there was a way to photograph kids, earn $20K–$100K more each year, and build a steady family photography business at the same time? That’s […]

Let’s talk about what actually works when it comes to running Fine Art Mini Sessions that book fast and bring in real profit. Here’s what happened:I offered one Fine Art Mini Session day 18 spots total. Within an hour, every single one was booked. That’s $3,510 in base session fees, and once families add upgrades, […]