Print Your Pictures! – By Jonathan Stewart of Jonathan Stewart Photography

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In the days before this thing we call the interwebs, photographers used to actually print their pictures to share them with the world.  Getting images in the public eye was, and still is, the key to success.  Nowadays, we’re inundated with so much media on our laptops, tablets and smartphones that it’s hard for a [...]

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The Power of a Brand | Blusys Photography’s Brand Journey

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Some brands are iconic – Nike’s swoop, McDonald’s golden arches, Apple’s apple, Playboy’s bunny. Although the brands are continually refreshed, you still know who the company is at one glance. We wanted that for our photography business, Blusys Photography. So last year, we decided in order to take our business to the next level, we [...]

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S.E.O. with Bob the Camera Man!

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Over the last few months jR Customization has worked closely with Bob Duren (aka Bob the Camera Man), an amazing photographer from beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. We have not only customized Bob’s SmugMug site, but also Bob’s WordPress Blog, Facebook Fan Page, AND we even designed a custom template for Bob’s e-newsletters through Constant Contact!   [...]

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Senior Photography Tips by SmugMug Senior Photographers

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Studio KYK My Senior’s Job: – Bring 4-8 outfits …the more choices the better. – Bring 2 things that are you… book, football, animal, skateboard. – Choose a location that is you… at the school, at home, at the lake, on the ranch, etc.   My Job: – Bring music…. pandora and ask them their favorite band. [...]

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Travel Photography Challenges

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The following is an article from Sherry Ott of OttsWorld. On September 8, 2006, Sherry Ott began a journey which would take her to 23 countries over 16 months. Having worked in business for 14 years, she decided to give it all up, and see what was outside of her 6 by 8 foot office. [...]

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Guest Blogger – Cole Hoffman – Art Portfolio

Cole Hoffman is part of the team at jR Customization. Cole is presently a senior at Stoney Creek High School of Rochester Hills Michigan. Orchestrated by art/photography teacher Diane Heath, Cole recently entered his art portfolio in local and regional competitations. His art portfolio won several awards and will be judged on a national level. [...]

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Guest Blogger – Todd Whetstine of www.wildwoodsphotography.com

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From Todd Whetstine – the proud owner of Wild Woods Photography.   Blessed to live in the heart of the Ozark Mountains in Chester, Arkansas. I’m just a stones throw away from several photo blindes I’ve built around my place. Nature and wildlife photography are my passion. My wife Lisa and I have just returned [...]

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Guest Blogger – Jodi Friedman of www.mcpactions.com

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MCP Actions develops and markets products to help photographers become more efficient with photoshop. These Photoshop Actions enhance photos and save time and in turn make photographers more profitable. MCP Actions also provides one on one Photoshop training and group workshops to teach photographers how to edit their photographs more effectively. Visit MCP Actions to [...]

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Guest Blogger – Cindy Bracken of www.shuttermom.com

The following article is from Cindy Bracken of Shuttermom. “Find out how to start your own photography business, create a waiting-list of clients hungry for your photographic services, make money doing what you love, and make this the best year ever! ” Check out Shuttermom University. to learn more. A Photographer With a Bird’s-Eye View [...]

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Guest Blogger – Sherry Ott of www.ottsworld.com

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The following is an article from Sherry Ott of Otts World. On September 8, 2006, Sherry Ott began a journey which would take her to 23 countries over 16 months. Having worked in business for 14 years, she decided to give it all up, and see what was outside of her 6 by 8 foot [...]

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