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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 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 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
Jan 22 min read
5+ Creative photography ideas on a budget- studio portrait photoshoot
Here are five creative photography lighting ideas using a disco ball, a single light, kaleidoscope, colored cellophane, and more: Disco...
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Christal Marshall
Aug 24, 20234 min read
9 top favorite hourly studio rental photography spaces venues in Hampton Roads
In the dynamic world of photography, the choice between renting and owning a studio space is a decision that can significantly impact...
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Christal Marshall
Jul 29, 20233 min read
Headshot portrait posing table for less than $100 - pro tips
Hey guys, it's Christal Marshall. I'm in my garage today, I'm going to show you a really cool thing that me and my husband came up with...
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Christal Marshall
Jul 28, 20232 min read
How much money does it cost to start a photography business?
What is the cost of starting a photo business? 💡Starting a photography business requires careful consideration and investment in...
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Christal Marshall
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Let’s talk: photography add-ins and props
📣Let’s talk props, sets and what’s included in the cost of your shoots ❌ you should not be running around last minute to get these...
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Christal Marshall
Jun 12, 20221 min read
business owners: know your four types of social media posts to get leads!
Know the Four types of social media posts for small businesses: 40% 📣Educational/ tutorial “How to do…” “Let’s learn about this.” “I’ll...
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Christal Marshall
May 30, 20221 min read
Stop with these scams- learning to grow organically!
Can’t find time to grow your business daily? Feeling overwhelmed about the amount of things that you need to do every single day?...
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