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A Comprehensive Guide How to Plan Your First Photography Workshop.
Are you experienced enough to start hosting a photography workshop? What's your motivation for wanting to share your knowledge and skills with others? As someone who has hosted many photography workshops...
Become a recommended photographer for the wedding venue
As a wedding photographer, establishing strong relationships with the venues where you work can be incredibly beneficial for your business. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of shooting multiple weddings and various projects, such as movie stills and corporate events, at stunning locations.
Top Photography Podcasts You Should Listen To
Staying updated with the latest trends, techniques, and business strategies is crucial for any professional photographer. Podcasts are a great way to learn and get inspired while on the go. Here are the top photography podcasts you should listen to, offering a wealth of knowledge, inspiration.
How to Manage Difficult Clients in Wedding Photography
Dealing with difficult clients is an inevitable part of any business, including wedding photography. While challenging clients can be stressful, handling them gracefully can lead to positive outcomes and even long-term relationships. Here are seven friendly and practical tips on how to manage diffic
6 Tips to Master Client Zoom Meetings for Photographers
Feeling a bit nervous about your next client Zoom meeting? You’re not alone! Many photographers find these virtual meetings a bit stressful. But don’t worry, with a friendly approach and the right strategies, you can turn these meetings into a great opportunity to book more clients.
How to Use Drones to Grow Your Wedding Photography Business
Drones have revolutionised the photography industry, offering unique perspectives that can significantly enhance wedding photography. Incorporating drone photography into your wedding services can elevate your business, boost your profits, and greatly improve customer satisfaction. Here’s how you ca
How to get published on wedding blogs - Tips for Wedding Photographers
Getting your work published on wedding blogs can significantly boost your visibility and credibility as a wedding photographer. Being featured on popular wedding blogs not only showcases your talent to a wider audience but also helps attract potential clients who are planning their big day.
7 business books every photographer should read.
Running a successful photography business involves more than just capturing stunning images; it requires strong business acumen. To help you navigate the business side of photography, here are seven essential books that every photographer should read. These books cover a range of topics.
How to Create a Client Questionnaire for Boudoir Sessions
Creating a client questionnaire for your boudoir sessions is an essential step in ensuring that you and your client are on the same page. This helps you understand their preferences, comfort levels, and expectations, allowing you to provide a personalised and comfortable experience.
Piece of art packaging.
You might have heard us saying that our boxes are a piece of art. Bold statement indeed and one that might make you think we've gone bananas. The truth is though, they are, and we have organised a spontaneous DIY studio session to prove it.
Studio photography packaging by Hasselblad Master
If you follow us on Instagram, you're pretty familiar with the our products, and the type of photography we use to showcase them. Slightly moody, slightly warm, with a little boho feeling. We understand that's not for everyone, and this year we're planning to release a new line of products for all o
November packaging inspiration by Ewelina Zieba
If you follow our Instagram then you probably know we love warm natural photography, so autumn is our favourite season of the year ( apart from rain of course ). You'll probably be familiar with Ewelina Zieba, one of our favourite photographers.
October Photography Packaging Inspiration.
October. October? Yes, October. How did it happen we don't know, but it's nearly the end of October. Was it a quick year for you? It definitely was for us, it feels like we were only starting the season and it's not nearly finished. The good news?
August Photography Packaging Inspiration
Starting this month and every couple of weeks, we're going to share some of the amazing images of our products taken by our clients and friends. It's a source of inspiration for you, and seeing those beautiful photographs makes us extremely proud.
Vicky Baumann photography packaging.
Our blog is still very fresh and we're only just getting started to share some interesting content with you, so be ready for more. One of the regular features here will be packaging inspiration from our amazing clients. We're lucky and proud to work with some extremely talented people.
Why Adding an Album to Your Basic Photography Package Might Be a Genius Business Strategy
Elevate your photography business with albums! Provide clients a tangible keepsake, justify premium pricing, and stand out in a digital world.
7 Ways to Stop Client Ghosting and Boost Your Photography Bookings
Stop client ghosting with 7 proven tips for photographers. Learn how to secure bookings and grow your business with these practical, upbeat strategies.
7 Expert Tips for Photographers Making the Leap from Part-Time to Full-Time
Ready to transition from part-time enthusiast to a full-time photographer? Discover 7 expert tips on budgeting, client management, and marketing strategies that will help you confidently make the leap and grow a successful photography career.
Why Handwritten Notes Make Photo Album Deliveries Extra Special
Discover how adding a handwritten note to your photo album deliveries can strengthen client relationships, create a memorable unboxing experience, and make your brand truly stand out in today’s digital world.
Behind with Editing? Here’s How to Keep Your Clients Happy
Learn how to keep your photography clients happy with clear communication, sneak peeks, and thoughtful bonuses like album discounts, even when you’re delayed and running behind on editing..
How to Explain RAW Files to Clients: 10 Creative Comparisons
As a photographer, you’ve likely encountered a client who insists on receiving the RAW files from their session. While it’s understandable that clients may want access to all the photos, providing RAW files can open up a host of issues, from compromising your artistic control to...
What to Do When a Client Is Unhappy with Their Photos
As a photographer, there’s nothing more satisfying than delivering a set of photos that your client absolutely loves. But what happens when the opposite occurs—when a client is unhappy with their photos? It’s a situation no one wants to face, but it’s something that every photographer will likely...
How to Encourage Word-of-Mouth Referrals as a Family Photographer.
Word-of-mouth referrals are one of the most powerful marketing tools for any family photographer. When your clients are thrilled with their experience and the beautiful photos you deliver, they naturally want to share that joy with others. But how can you encourage this kind of organic promotion?
Should I Upgrade the Album with a Box?
You’ve just wrapped up a stunning photo session, edited the images to perfection, and designed a beautiful album that your clients will treasure forever. But now you’re wondering, “Should I upgrade the album with a box?” It’s a question worth considering, and the answer might just take your...
Way Up North Party in Stockholm.
Our minds are still in a whirlwind, and there's one reason for it. Way Up North in Stockholm. We're not even going to try and put in words all the wisdom, stories, laughs and knowledge that was shared by a group of incredible speakers from all over the world.
Wooden Banana Contest - win a brand new Sony Alpha a7iii
This is real! We're giving away a brand new Sony Alpha a7ii to one of our lucky followers / clients and we want very little for it. All we need is an awesome photo of one of our products, and the author of the winning image will get the camera.Here's exactly what you have to do 1.
New Quality Control Director
Let us introduce Wooden Banana's new Quality Control Director.Her name is Hannah and she was promoted to this role by Mark, our CEO Mark, in October 2017. Although officially her title is QC Director, in reality she's our new BOSS.
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