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Photographer Success Story: Nikkolas Nguyen
Austin, TX based wedding photographer Nikkolas Nguyen shares how he found his passion for photography and his personal tips for how to run a successful photography business.
Design Aglow Packaging: PlantShed NYC
Hi, I'm Casey, a floral and visual designer, specializing in creating stylized events and gatherings. More than that, I love putting together visuals for retail and residential spaces utilizing natural components and botanical elements. Serving as the Creative Director for PlantShed, a full service, floral boutique in Manhattan, I have worked closely with high fashion and couture designers, bespoke interior design firms, and textile companies to help produce cohesive and thoughtful designs. While typically inspired by nature and organic shapes, I....
My Hybrid Life
I started my photography career in 1990 and, as expected from a traditional film photographer, my career followed a familiar path that transitioned to shooting digital. What you might not expect is that I still embrace the traditional medium of film; in fact, it now lies at the heart of the images we create at Cooper Photography. I've encountered many milestones over the years, but what I could not have foreseen were the three notable changes that saw me move full circle:
The Importance of Documentary Photography
Photography became part of my life during a summer camping trip in the Canadian Rockies when my parents put a basic film camera in my hands and told me I had a three-roll quota for two weeks. The incredible scale of landscapes in the National Parks is what led me down the path of becoming a geologist, where there was always a camera in my field pack. Eight years ago, I paused my career to stay at home with my girls when I had my second baby. I simply couldnʼt imagine a life in the field, away from my family
Streamline Wedding and Portrait Albums with Fundy
We have seen time and time again. Clients are more likely to order and upgrade their photo albums when they see a pre-designed layout. After a year or more planning every little detail of their wedding; the last thing clients want to do is make more decisions. When you pre-design an album that blows them away, chances are high that they will approve and order the album as you've designed it.
Inside Real Studios: Domus Aurea Portraits
About eight years ago, I was reading a recipe blog and somehow ended up on the blogger’s photography posts. I spent a ton of time going through her photography posts and just couldn’t stop thinking about how I had to give it a try too! My husband (who is amazingly supportive) got on board immediately and we bought a camera. From there, I read, practiced, and photographed family and friends, and it naturally spiraled into what it has become today.
The New & Improved Frame Shop
This past year has found our small team working hard and making huge updates to our Frame Shop and we’re so excited (to provide our photographers) next round of improvements coming to the Frame Shop early August 2018:
What I Wish I Knew: Be True To Your Style
As a romantic-style photographer, I want to capture real, emotive love. My style is modern and organic; I want to give clients butterflies, I want to see tears... of joy of course! I want to show happiness, love, and romance. I love presenting clients with emotion-filled images.
Capturing Unique Images with Children & Animals
Photographing children and animals together is a great distraction for any child. Most kids hate to sit and pose for photographs. When you add an animal in the mix, they are distracted and focus less on a camera in their face. These types of sessions feel more like playtime than a photography session! I get the best interaction shots when I ask the child to find the animal's nose or look at their ears.
Standing Out in Your Market: Vendor Booths
It doesn’t matter where your business is located, chances are you’re in a market saturated with other photographers. We’re all looking for ways we can stand out and make an impression to our potential clients through our marketing strategies. One way to have this impact is to display our work at vendor events or expos. That was definitely my way of thinking when I signed up as a vendor at an upscale “Day for Women” event this past spring.
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