If you’re here, chances are you’re setting up a self-hosted WordPress website for the first time or perhaps just need a quick refresher. The words ‘self-hosted’ are important here – it refers to having a website that is hosted on the provider of your choice and gives maximum flexibility, customization options and control. Not to be […]

Learn the ins and out of negotiating with your wedding photographer – from a wedding photographer who’s seen it all! Ask any wedding photographer what the biggest bane of their job is, and chances are, ‘clients asking for discounts’ is in the top three. The subject of negotiation is a little tricky to bring up.  […]

Choosing a legal structure for your photography business can have a lasting impact. Preparing from a profitable and sustainable business means making these tricky decisions early in your career as a photographer and small business owner. Knowing your numbers and understanding your personal situation makes it easier to choose the legal structure that’s right for […]

Today and yesterday I have received two suspicious, scam / spam emails. I am unsure exactly how the scam works, but my Google My Business listing is being targeted. If you are also being targeted for the scam, let me know in the comments so we can share resources!  I’m a wedding photographer who has […]

If you’re looking for cute supplies for your home office, you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you’ve found yourself working from home, or are finally getting around to creating that office you’ve always dreamed of. Either way, cute desk accessories can make a huge difference, even inspiring you with your endeavors. As a wedding […]

I’ve got to tell you, I’ve got to scream it from the rooftops. I have THE BEST CLIENTS of any wedding photographer ever.  More than once, I’ve been asked by brides and grooms:  ‘hey, is there anything we can do that would make your job easier?’  ‘what can we do to help you that will […]

As small business owners, we’ve heard all about local SEO (‘search engine optimization’) and how it can help us stand out on the web.  Understand what SEO for local business actually is, what it isn’t and how it can help your biz. I’ve prepared this short guide to help photographers and other business owners who […]

This is a crazy time we’re living through, not least for couples trying to plan a lockdown wedding! I’m here today to bring you some inspiration for your Bay Area COVID wedding. Not getting married in the Bay Area? You’ll still get some awesome ideas here! I’ll leave all the health advice to the experts, I’m […]

Should I keep my two separate services on two different websites, or merge them into one ‘umbrella site’? The pros and cons of merging websites for different audiences. Recently I asked myself whether to keep separate or combine two different websites. The websites in question have overlap in their subject matter only in the sense […]

Planning a quarantine wedding? Don’t know where to begin with all the things you need to make the big day go smoothly? Well, the good news is you can purchase a TON of your décor, attire, food and drink service items from Amazon! That’s what makes this curated inspiration list so special. I’m a wedding […]