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The Real Cost of Natural Light (opens the original)
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I don't know what it's like where you live, but I live in Seattle, WA, and it is starting to feel like fall. The days are already getting a little shorter. The evenings are cool. We even have rain in the forecast again… And very soon, our days are going to be much shorter, and for natural light photographers, that means our potential working hours also take a cut If you're a photographer who works with natural light, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Summer gives us long days. And those l
The Problem with Online Classes (opens the original)
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Have you ever bought a photography class that you were absolutely convinced was going to change your business... And you log in, do the work, finish it and realize... not much actually changed? Maybe you learned something. Maybe the instructor was fantastic. Maybe the course delivered exactly what it promised. But somehow... Your business still looked the same. If you've ever had that experience, I want to suggest something that might surprise you. I don't think you bought the wrong class. I thi
Do You Trust Yourself? (opens the original)
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Have you ever finished a session and thought… “that was amazing! I totally nailed it!” The light was beautiful. Your clients were perfect and easy to work with Everything just worked. And then you get some, you get the images on the computer and you think, yes, These are exactly the kinds of photographs I always wanted to create." And then, almost immediately, you think. "Can I do it again, or did I just get lucky?" If you've ever felt that way, this episode is for you. Because today I want to t
Two Things You Need to Know to Get Beautiful, Natural-Looking Light with Off-Camera Flash (opens the original)
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Fall busy season is coming, and so are shorter days. If off-camera flash still feels intimidating, this episode is for you. Sandra breaks down the only two things you actually need to know to get beautiful, natural-looking light with strobes and flash — and shows you how you already know more than you think, just from working with natural light. No complicated studio setups, no jargon overload. Just two simple questions that'll change how you shoot for the rest of busy season. SHOWNOTES: https:/
Do You Want To Quit Sometimes? Me Too. (opens the original)
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I started my business in 1999, which means this is my 27th year doing this as my career. I’ve been in my studio for 20 years. I run an education company that has served thousands of photographers around the world. I’ve written two books, spoken at countless industry events and conferences, so by all accounts I’ve had a pretty successful career as a photographer. And yet, at least once a month, I say to my husband, or my best friend, or my assistant something to the effect of, “Maybe I should jus
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