Welcome to the Monday Mashup – your week in review for all things Photographers Connection!
While you were busy soaking up some rays at the pool (oh happy day, summer is here!) we were sharing a few secrets to making your clients swoon, hitting you with a fantastic tutorial and chatting about how to bring a shy Susie out of her shell. Hands too full of sunscreen to use the computer? You’re in luck- we’re here to fill you in on all that awesomeness you may have missed last week!
SOCIAL MEDIA STORY OF THE WEEK
You guys got a kick out of Heather’s Star Wars inspired Friday Funny!
ON THE BLOGGITY BLOG LAST WEEK
- Studying the business practices of others is a great way to get your business running like a well oiled machine. Take a look at why you should be keeping tabs on what is working for other photographers, and what isn’t!
- Become a freelensing master with Jen’s awesome tutorial! You’ll be creating amazing images in no time- don’t forget to share your shots on our FB wall!
- Clients on fire, clients on fire feelin’ hot, hot, hot! No, I’m not shooting in the heartbreaking wildfires (but check out this for an AMAZING look at how one photographer turned lemons into lemonade by catching jaw dropping images during the fire this weekend) but with temperatures (and humidity-bleh!) rising, sessions can become totally uncomfortable! Use this to your advantage by creating a summer care package. Don’t know what to include? I’ve got you covered!
- We know you love a good challenge, so photo challenges are back! We announced our first monthly challenge on Friday and can’t wait to see what you come up with! Check out the rules (and the prize!!) here!
- Last week on Ask Kim, I compared photography sessions with first dates. Think that’s a stretch? You may be surprised how similar they really are!
BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU SO…
- Looking to step your outdoor photography skills up a little this summer? You’ll be in a whole new league after taking this course! The ladies over at The Milky Way have hit the ball out of the park with their outdoor lighting course, Enlighten! Seats sell out fast so shake your tail feathers!
- Keep that summer summer summertime feeling going with these awesome free fonts!
BEHIND THE SCENES – YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS
Are you California Dreamin’ about being part of the PC team? I must say, as a newbie myself, it is pretty fantastic!
Good news: we’re looking to round out our team with a marketing whiz! If you’re passionate about business and marketing, we want to hear from you!
Email Jammie@photographersconnection.com a link to your site and a little bit about yourself, and we will pick our favorites to compete for the position in a good old fashioned sand castle making competition! Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be fun?!
IN OTHER NEWS…
If the warm temps, the men in Speedo’s (do any women really find those attractive?!) and the aroma of BBQ’s haven’t clued you in that summer is here, I bet the gas prices have! According to AAA, the national average for gas is currently $3.65 a gallon (must be nice to be average, I paid $4.12 a gallon yesterday to fill up my ride!) and those prices are only going to go up!
Check out this article for a few ways to save a little at the gas station!
If the thought of spending a small fortune on gas this summer gets you down, cheer up with these fabulous summertime cocktails! I’m totally trying the Pineapple Rummy this week.
Wondering what you’re gonna do with the kids while you enjoy your little piece of cocktail heaven? Have em do this adorable craft!
Cheers!! xo
