Christal MarshallOct 273 min readI love my job . Award winner Hampton Roads Photographer Inspiration Chesapeake Virginia Photos and FilmsWe'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...
Christal MarshallOct 271 min readDon’t throw this away- pro photographer tips for preventing mold mildew with cameras and lenses - holiday Christmas photography ideasPro tip for the holiday season: Don’t toss those silica gel packets! Save them from your online orders this Christmas. They'll keep your...
Christal MarshallOct 193 min readSmall garage studio, real estate agent, Headshots photo backdrop ideasIn the heart of Hampton Roads, Virginia, a small garage has been transformed into a chic studio space that captures the essence of...
Christal MarshallJul 272 min readPhotoshoot 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...
Christal MarshallJul 273 min readBusiness 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...
Christal MarshallJul 52 min readPhotographers, 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...
Christal MarshallMay 261 min readHow 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...
Christal MarshallMay 212 min readI’m a new photographer- how do I find clients? - photography business tips and tricksIf 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...
Christal MarshallMay 61 min read10 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...
Christal MarshallMay 21 min readThree 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...
Christal MarshallApr 291 min readShould 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...
Christal MarshallApr 261 min readDon’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...
Christal MarshallApr 102 min readWhy 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...
Christal MarshallJan 22 min read5+ 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...
Christal MarshallAug 24, 20234 min read9 top favorite hourly studio rental photography spaces venues in Hampton RoadsIn the dynamic world of photography, the choice between renting and owning a studio space is a decision that can significantly impact...