Today, we’re diving into a brilliant topic—literally! If you’ve followed my education for any length of time, you know my students and fellow educators refer to me as “The King of Flash” because of how simple my Flash Course has made it to learn Flash photography. Most of my education on this topic in my […]

For Photographers, Photography, Senior Photos

November 4, 2024

The Flash Photography x College Photography Collab: How I Light up Campus for Big Profits!

If you’re reading this article, I’ve got a prettttty good idea as to why—between juggling a full-time job, family commitments, and existing photography work in one of the more traditional genres like weddings, families, and high school seniors can leave you feeling stretched too thin to even consider exploring another niche. I get it. In […]

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October 28, 2024

“I Don’t Have Time to Figure Out Another Niche!”—Maximizing ROI with College & Sorority Photography

If you’re like most photographers out there, you’re probably wandering the well-trodden paths of wedding, family (hello, mini sessions!), and high school senior photography. Sure, these are the classic bread-and-butter for many people in our field, but what if I told you there’s a vibrant niche that’s desperately searching for a photographer just like you? […]

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October 24, 2024

College & Sorority Photography vs Established Genres

In the age of smartphones and lower priced mirrorless cameras, one question I hear a lot from photographers  is: “Why would a grad hire me, when their friend is offering to take their photos for cheap… or even free?” While it’s true that almost everyone has a camera in their pocket these days, and many […]

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October 21, 2024

“Won’t Their Friends Just Take Their Photos?” The Value of Professional College and Sorority Photography

Ever find yourself questioning whether the college and sorority market really has enough opportunities to be worth your focus? Let’s set those doubts to rest with some eye-opening stats and facts about the college demographic in the U.S. Trust me, the numbers speak for themselves! The Scope of the College Market First up, let’s talk […]

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October 17, 2024

Debunking Myths: The Vast Potential of College & Sorority Photography

If there’s one business practice EVERY photographer HATES, it’s getting GHOSTED by an inquiring client.  Today, let’s I want to share one of the biggest surprise aspects of working with college and sorority students: While the fear of being ghosted by potential clients looms in many industries like Weddings, Families, and High School Photography, there […]

For Photographers, Photography, Post, Senior Photos

October 14, 2024

Tired of Getting Ghosted? Here’s Why College & Sorority Clients are Less Likely to Vanish After Inquiring than Those in Other Photography Genres

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Hey there, photographers! If you’re diving into the bustling world of college and sorority photography, understanding campus jargon is as crucial as nailing the perfect exposure. Each college term you learn not only enriches your campus rapport but also deepens your engagement with student activities. Learn just one term a day, and in just a […]

For Photographers, Photography, Senior Photos

October 8, 2024

Mastering College Lingo: 31 Collegiate Terms Every Photographer Should Know

Today, I want to tackle a common concern many face when diving into college and sorority photography: “Will I be relevant to college students if I wasn’t in a sorority, or if my college didn’t have sororities? Will I be liked?” Well, first off, and I know this is probably gonna come as a a […]

For Photographers

September 30, 2024

“Will I Be Relevant?” Navigating College & Sorority Photography as an Outsider

I’m a hopeless romantic at heart. And spending over 100 days a year shooting grad photos on the Texas Christian University campus, I’m always a sucker for a good Horned Frog Love Story. So when Tyler’s future sister-in-law, Amanda, reached out to me to help him plan his romantic TCU proposal for Alex, it was […]

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December 16, 2022

Romantic TCU Proposal

Have you ever thought about getting coaching for your business? Maybe you’ve even had this type of internal conversation:-should I get a coach for my business?-maybe I should join that mentorship my friend joined?-do I REALLY need a coach though?-it’s too early in my business to invest that kind of money… Figuring out when to […]

For Photographers, Monday Magic with Rob Greene

July 25, 2022

The 4 Tiers of Coaching – Interview with Hope Taylor