Dandelion Digital
New Goal Setting with Analytics
As a photographer, I am a visual person. Numbers are my kryptonite. As an entrepreneur I recognize the importance of tracking a few specific metrics, which inevitably mean numbers (god forbid, possibly even a spreadsheet). Goal setting with analytics for small business owners is an important way to prepare for, and measure growth. Today is…
Read MoreVendor Tips for Live Events
When I was working on a business plan, preparing to launch Dandelion Digital, I played to my strength and experience…photography and social media for live events. Marketing Live Events on Social Media One of these live events was a craft show. I was so pumped to work with the organizers. Back in my employee days…
Read More3 Tips for Social Media Consistency
A couple weeks ago I was having a conversation with a client I had done some product photos for. Within our conversation he asked how my social media posts seem so consistent in its messaging. I introduced him to Cindy, my ideal client avatar. The idea of the avatar is to direct your messaging to…
Read More3 more Photo Tips to Elevate your Social Media
We all want to curate a perfect Instagram feed. We want to elevate our social media. Earlier this spring I started this series on photo tips for social media. We looked at lighting, building a Photo bank, and watching for distractions in your background. Go back and check it out. This month I want to…
Read MoreMe & My Camera. A Camera Day Tale.
Today is Camera Day. Invented nearly 200 years ago in France, the first still image took nearly half an hour to expose. Fast forward to the modern digital camera, with instant results! First sold in Japan 32 years ago, a commercial DSLR (digital single lens reflex is a camera with interchangeable lens) sold for $13,000…
Read MorePhotography for Social Media
Everyone wants photography for social media tips and tricks. We all want to look great on Instagram. Filters and apps create pictures easier than ever before, but it is kind of like microwaving a pre-made dinner. The end results may be there but the craftsmanship is missing. The last few years we have been striving…
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