Photographer's Blog - Dorie Howell

Breaking Free from Your Limited Money Ideas

TL;DRYour childhood money beliefs are secretly controlling your photography pricing. The "default money philosophy" you inherited from parents and caregivers is working subconsciously in your business, limiting what you believe you can charge and who will pay it."Nobody in my area will pay that" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Your brain scans for evidence to prove your thoughts right. If you believe premium clients don't exist in your market, you'll never find them, even though they're ...

Why Photography Businesses Are Failing (And How to Avoid It)

TL;DRMost small businesses fail within 5 years, and photography businesses are no exceptionModern coaching culture often prioritizes sales for education over real resultsFree downloads, masterclasses, and online memberships aren’t going to help you grow your business without a comprehensive planSocial media shows a shiny, perfect idea of business, not the true pictureSuccess requires solid marketing fundamentals and actual business skillsBook a FREE no obligation call to get some help. ...

How to Grow Your Photography Business: 3 Essential Truths

How to Grow Your Photography Business: 3 Essential TruthsAs a photographer, you pour your heart into your work. But building a sustainable business takes more than just great images. It requires strategy, a strong personal brand, and a deep understanding of your value. I have been in the photography business for 16 years and before that I was in the business world as a small insurance broker, voice teacher, and customer service rep for a nationally known insurance company. (Mayhem, is ...

MISTAKES MAKE YOUR BUSINESS STRONGER

Embracing Your Photography Business Mistakes We’ve all been there. Or actually, hopefully you haven't, and this is just me. You arrive at a beautiful location for a client photoshoot, feeling completely prepared, and right when your client is getting in position, you open your camera bag and your heart sinks. Because right at that time in the session when everyone is ready to go, you realize you've left a crucial piece of equipment at home. Forgetting a memory card, a ...