Halifax Brand Photographer & the Designer

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Photography for designer NIS Interiors When I was asked to provide photography for designer Anais of NIS Interiors, it was like walking into a show home! (my favourite feature was the front closet converted into a coffee bar).  A picture perfect home doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you are staging for a sale, redecorating, or…

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Photography Pricing doesn’t have a MRSP

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Pricing isn’t set in any magical stone.  I’ve seen firsthand how personalized imagery can transform GenX women-owned small businesses. I have also seen how sometimes sticker shock becomes a barrier for them. Usually it is when there is a divide between understanding the difference between hiring a photographer for a family event rather than a…

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Photography Copyright vs. Licensing

Blog" Copyright vs User License for Brand Photographers

As a creative I don’t spend a lot of time on the technical babble of my niche, but it is important to understand Commercial User Licences and how they differ from Copyright.  Let’s use an analogy we can relate to.  Copyright is like being the owner of a Vacation Home The home is all yours.…

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Rocking your Online Presence

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Why Personal Brand Photography for your Online Presence is Essential (No, selfies don’t count). In a world drowning in digital noise, your online presence is your headlining act. Breaking through that noise demands more than selfies or a generic stock photo. It demands a rockstar narrative. Visuals that resonate with your audience and defines your…

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Pros & Cons when you Hire a Brand Photographer

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As business owners, we want to capture the attention of our ideal customers. To hire a brand photographer is great way to elevate your social media and website. But what are the possible pros and cons. Let’s consider both, starting with some pros. Pros when you hire a brand photographer: Cons (when you don’t): When you…

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3 Photo Tips to Elevate Your Social Media

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Everyone is looking for photo tips to elevate your social media. We strive for the perfect Instagram grid. Beautiful, bright, airy images. But if you start with a photo that is flat, dark and dingy, you shouldn’t be asking how a filter can fix it, you should be asking, how can I make it better…

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