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Kick Start Your Year With “The View From Here”

January 1, 2010 by Seshu | Editor & Publisher

Selina Maitreya is a a photo consultant. She has been one for the last 30 years. Want to know how to approach your business? She's got answers. Ever had trouble editing your images down and showing your clients the very best? Yes, she can help. Are you looking for a mentor who can guide you through some murky business waters? She's the one.

Selina has authored two very popular books: Portfolios That Sell: Professional Techniques for Presenting and Marketing Your Photographs and How to Succeed in Commercial Photography: Insights from a Leading Consultant

She charges $300 an hour and for good reason, too. She is good. No, very good at what she does. But for a photographer who is just starting to set up her or his business, her consulting fees can add up fast. So, Selina brainstormed and came up with The View From Here, a nine-hour, 12-chapter series of MP3 recordings that covers all that you may be looking for and more.

As I listened to her, I found myself furiously taking notes as she gently outlined for me (and yes, it does sound like she is speaking with and not to me) the steps any photographer must take to be successful in this industry. Let me correct that … steps any photographer must take to THRIVE in this industry. Now, as a documentary wedding photographer, I have certain take-aways that may differ from someone who is a photojournalist or a commercial photographer. I say, make it your own. However, the business foundation for all genres of photography is nearly identical. Start by setting specific goals, have an incredible product to offer and create honest and meaningful relationships with your clients.

“The View From Here – it's priceless! I am getting the real time coaching from Selina in whatever topic I select to consult or learn how to continue growing my photography business.” Raymundo, Ohio

In full disclosure, Selina generously gifted the entire set of MP3 audio files for me to check out and review here on Tiffinbox. But as I have said before, if a product I am writing about doesn't meet my high standards for quality or it will not elevate my business (and subsequently yours), I won't review or even mention it.

Selina has clearly put her heart and soul into this project and I know you will get tremendous value out of it. I know it is the beginning of a new year. Do yourself and your business a favor and consider buying The View From Here today! Use the code: FOSSES to get it for only $99 (original price is $199). See, I am also committed to finding you the very best offers out there that will help your bottom line!

Still not sure? Then download this free chapter from The View From Here

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post them below. I would love to hear from other photographers who have bought the program from Selina, listened to it and can share what they have learned from her.

Filed Under: Books, Photo Biz, Photography Tagged With: audio book, Consulting, MP3, Photography Business, Success

Free Digital Prints (With A Catch, Or Two)

March 20, 2008 by Seshu | Editor & Publisher

Want quick and (sometimes) dirty digital prints? For free? Now, I got your attention, huh?

I stumbled across this site that lists all the different places where you can drop your files and receive free prints. The catch of course is you have to set up accounts in each one of them. Nothing is for really free is it? But would you do it for 365 free prints? I bet you would. Then I came upon PhotoFun. A 4″x6″ is a whopping 5 cents.

Well, there is another catch. Using these consumer level print houses for my clients would be a no-no for me. Why? Well, for one, I am not sure I will be able to match my monitor to each of their color profiles. It would be a very tedious exercise indeed. For now, and for my business, I will be using the two or three choice custom labs whose print quality and customer service is simply outstanding. For the snap shots that we inevitably create at home, the links above should suffice.

Filed Under: Photo Biz

Captivated By The Light

January 27, 2008 by Seshu | Editor & Publisher

PhotoVision: Education & Solution for Photographers. I receive the quarterly CDs and there are some real gems in there. I believe if you join the PPA, you get them for a steep discount.

The man behind PhotoVision is taking the country by storm, visiting 68 cities. Ed Pierce is coming to Hartford and I'll be going to see him. He will be discusing lighting, workflow and marketing. Again, with the PPA discount, I believe his evening seminar called Captivated By The Light is down to $19. Not bad at all.

Filed Under: Photo Biz

Best Business Practices For Photographers

January 18, 2007 by Seshu | Editor & Publisher

If you are a photographer, a serious one and in business, don't walk but run to buy John Harrington's book Best Business Practices for Photographers. I just got it in the mail yesterday and am devouring it.

Also check out Harrington's blog, Photo Business News & Forum. Bookmark it fellow photographers!

Filed Under: Books, Photo Biz, Photography

An Offer Macintosh Enthusiasts Can’t Refuse

December 23, 2005 by Seshu | Editor & Publisher

MacworldIt's the holiday season and hey I am all about giving ya'll freebies whenever I can. So here is one for the Macintosh maven among you.

I have TWO free subscription offers to Macworld to give away by December 31st.

Email me at tiffinbox [at] pipalproductions [dot] com with your name, address and telephone number. You better be legit because I will call you before I commit your subscriptions.

The second and sixth email wins (2 and 6, get it?)

Filed Under: Contests & Grants, Photo Biz

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