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Christal Marshall
Oct 271 min read
Don’t throw this away- pro photographer tips for preventing mold mildew with cameras and lenses - holiday Christmas photography ideas
Pro tip for the holiday season: Don’t toss those silica gel packets! Save them from your online orders this Christmas. They'll keep your...
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Christal Marshall
Oct 193 min read
Small garage studio, real estate agent, Headshots photo backdrop ideas
In the heart of Hampton Roads, Virginia, a small garage has been transformed into a chic studio space that captures the essence of...
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Christal Marshall
Jul 272 min read
Photoshoot safety 101: how to protect yourself
📣📣I am especially talking to the ladies in the house. If you ain't a lady and you ain't dealing with people taking advantage of you on...
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Christal Marshall
Jul 273 min read
Business tips 101: are you team tortoise or hare?
💪💪small business thought of the day I’ve been doing this 13 years slow and steady always wins the race guys. thing about The Tortoise...
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Christal Marshall
Jul 52 min read
Photographers, stop destroying nature with your confetti/balloon release photos. Here’s some better ideas instead.
Friendly reminder from a photographer who's been in business for 13 years. Do not do photo shoots like this. ❌No sending confetti - it...
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Christal Marshall
May 261 min read
How much should photographers be charging for their services?
📣📣How much should you be charging as a photographer? I can be affordable because I have the following other income streams: 👚I sell...
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Christal Marshall
May 212 min read
I’m a new photographer- how do I find clients? - photography business tips and tricks
If you're a new photographer and you're probably wondering “how do I find clients?” Here are some real hacks of things that I have used...
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Christal Marshall
May 103 min read
What if clients don’t like my photography style and asked for a discount, what should I do as a photo business owner?
Let's talk about this right here- “ what if my Photography clients don’t like my work?” This is a real question. I got texted this week...
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Christal Marshall
May 93 min read
Navigating a business and having a work-life balance
For those that don't know I've been a business owner -photographer ,videographer, social media manager, content and creator for the last...
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Christal Marshall
May 61 min read
10 learning photography YouTube channels- learn to be a professional photographer and photography business owner for free - photo tips
🤯🤯Did you know that I am completely self taught from YouTube? Many of these channels were my favorite when I started 13 years ago! Here...
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Christal Marshall
May 21 min read
Three free business ideas for stay-at-home, homeschool moms, I’ve tried all of these - How can I be an author for free? How can I sell shirts for for free? How can I own a magazine for free?
🎉 there’s no excuse not to be an entrepreneur now. ✅ want to be an author? you can have a free account at www.lulu.com - I wrote over...
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Christal Marshall
Apr 291 min read
Should I borrow another photographer’s camera gear and equipment for a job? No! And here is why- photography business tips
📸📸Have you ever gotten this text from a photographer friend: “Can I borrow some equipment?” ✅instead of borrowing other people's...
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Christal Marshall
Apr 261 min read
Don’t see other photographers work, use this AI firefly hack instead
❌❌ don’t be scared of #AI as a photographer - better to disclose that you use the AI generated image for inspiration, then have a lawsuit...
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Christal Marshall
Apr 262 min read
Capturing Success: Photography Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
: In today's digital age, high-quality photography is essential for small businesses looking to stand out and attract customers. From...
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Christal Marshall
Apr 241 min read
Why becoming a social media Manager is a great at home job for moms
Becoming a social media manager can be a great job for stay-at-home moms and women for several reasons: Flexibility: Managing social...
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Christal Marshall
Apr 102 min read
Why do photographers charge an arm and a leg for their services? Let’s do a price breakdown case study !
🤯🤯how come photographers “charge an arm and a leg ??” ✅ Let's do an example case study of an actual photo that I got texted this week...
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Christal Marshall
Mar 11 min read
Don’t have your goal as a freelance photographer, or artist, create passive and bread-and-butter incomes. Instead, learn how.
🎉🎉Small business tip of the day. If you are looking at being a freelance artist Creator- ❌❌My suggestion is freelance is not the goal....
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Christal Marshall
Feb 122 min read
photographers: use the gear that you already have to create another passive income- my diy photobooth for events, weddings and parties to make more money
Looking for a great secondary income as a photographer ? I'm going to tell you my favorite thing that I figured out couple years ago love...
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Christal Marshall
Feb 56 min read
20+ best photography videography podcast creative hourly rental spaces in Hampton Roads, Virginia | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News |2024 edition
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of photography, capturing moments in a controlled and creative environment is crucial. Whether...
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