Mind Your Own Business — For Photographers Looking for Professional Success

This month’s topic is Milestones to Building a Successful Business and Increasing Revenue. We’re joined by Sandy Puc, one of the world’s premier portrait photographers. She holds the prestigious titles of Print Master and Explorer of Light from Canon USA and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). In 2005, Sandy co-founded Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, a non-profit organization providing heirloom portraits for families who have babies that will not leave the hospital. With over 7,000 volunteer photographers working in over 25 countries, this important work is reaching families all over the world.

This month’s topic is The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too). We’re joined by Sal Cincotta who’s a successful photographer who runs his own studio and international business and is the founder of Shutter Magazine, ShutterFest and Shutter Network. We’ll explore practical advice for professional and semi-professional photographers to help with the challenges in running a modern photo business.

Here’s a rebroadcast of our newest Google+ Hangout for photographers — Mind Your Own Business. This month’s topic is Getting More Work from the Clients You Have. We focused on strategies to turn your existing clients into raving fans who build referral business as well as how to get more work from them. The show featured special guest Tamara Lackey and is hosted by Skip Cohen and Rich Harrington.