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Christal Marshall
Feb 202 min read
Celebrating Our Achievements - top Best photographers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton Roads - Virginia Photos and Films
Celebrating Our Achievements - top Best photographers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton Roads - Virginia Photos and Films We are...
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Christal Marshall
Feb 152 min read
3 mistakes that newbie photographers make while starting out in photography - Lessons Learned from 14 Years in business
3 mistakes that newbie photographers make while starting out in photography - Lessons Learned from 14 Years in business If you're...
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Christal Marshall
Feb 83 min read
DIY under $200 CYC infinity wall budget friendly photography backdrop ideas
Hey everyone! It’s Christal from Virginia Photos and Films, back with another exciting DIY project for those of you on a budget....
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Christal Marshall
Jan 2338 min read
20+ top favorite best photography creative hourly rental studios for your next project- Hampton Roads, Virginia , Richmond, VA
The Creative Playground- Richmond RVA Four Unique & Versatile Spaces to Bring Your Vision to Life Looking for the perfect venue to host...
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Christal Marshall
Jan 213 min read
Getting back to my why - Embracing Beauty: A Photographer's Journey to Empower Women
Today was a remarkable day that reaffirmed my passion for photography and the power it has to uplift spirits. I had the privilege of...
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Christal Marshall
Dec 15, 20241 min read
2025 custom photography content prices -award winning top senior headshot corporate family real estate couples fantasy photographers in Chesapeake Virginia Beach , Virginia Photos and Films
Are you on the hunt for stunning photos or captivating content for your business, products, seniors, students, or family? Look no...
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Christal Marshall
Oct 27, 20243 min read
I love my job . Award winner Hampton Roads Photographer Inspiration Chesapeake Virginia Photos and Films
We're in the midst of fall, and it's the peak season for photography. If you've been living under a rock, you probably know that I am a...
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Christal Marshall
Oct 27, 20241 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 19, 20243 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 27, 20242 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 27, 20243 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 5, 20242 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 26, 20241 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 21, 20242 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 10, 20243 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 9, 20243 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 6, 20241 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 2, 20241 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 29, 20241 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 26, 20241 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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