Bluebonnet Mini-Sessions – 2023 at Northwest Park

Bluebonnet Mini-Sessions – 2023 at Northwest Park

Now Booking – Spring 2023 Bluebonnet Mini-Sessions in Austin, Texas

Click on the calendar link below to book your Bluebonnet Mini-Portrait Session this March 19th or March 26th, 2023 in Austin, Texas. 

A $50 deposit is required to hold your spot. The remainder of your fee is due at your session. 

For $225 you will have a 20 minute session and receive 5 hi-res files. If you’d like to purchase the remainder of your image gallery, it will be an additional $100.

children in the bluebonnets at Northwest Park in Austin, TX

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How to get started in Stock Photography?

How to get started in Stock Photography?

Stock Photography for Beginners

  • Are you a photographer looking to get started in Stock Photography and don’t know where to begin?
  • Do you want a source of passive income that uses imagery you already have?
  • Can you spend a little time uploading, captioning and keywording your content?

If yes – here’s what you can do.

Start by doing an audit of your past photography content to see if you have images that fit the most popular Stock Image categories such as:

  • Nature and Landscapes
  • People at Work
  • Authentic Lifestyle
  • Holiday and Seasonal imagery
  • Food and Drink
  • Travel
  • Diverse families

You can also review: what are the stock photography trends of 2023?

Does your work match any of these categories?

If yes, gather all the images you think might sell.

Once you have a selection of hi-res quality images – make sure you have property and model releases for anything you want to sell as Royalty-Free (What is the different between Royalty-Free and Rights Managed stock images?)

Could you write a detailed caption and create keywords for each images? If so, then apply to be a contributor with these major stock suppliers.

1) GETTY IMAGES/iSTOCK

Apply at Getty/iStock

2) SHUTTERSTOCK

Apply at Shutterstock

3) ALAMY

Apply at Alamy

4) ADOBE STOCK

Apply at Adobe Stock

5) DREAMSTIME

Apply at Dreamstime

Each agency will give you detailed instructions on how to upload and caption your content.

More keywording tips.

Once you’ve uploaded your past content, next you can keep stock photo needs in mind when creating new content. 

Will you be able to retire on your stock photography payouts? Unlikely.

But will you get some extra quarterly income out of images just sitting on your hard drive with a little upfront work? Very likely. 

Please contact me below if you have any questions about getting started as a stock photography contributor.

Have questions about stock photography?

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Wild Oak Psychotherapy – What goes into a Branding Photo Session?

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Branding Photo Session for Wild Oak Psychotherapy

Do you wonder what goes into a Branding Photo Session?

If you’re thinking about booking a session for your own business, first let me walk you through the ten steps we did for Wild Oak Psychotherapy.

1)  You inquire and let me know you’re interested in working together

2) On the phone, I ask you questions from my Client Questionnaire such as:

– What are your goals for this photo shoot?

– Where will the content be used? (new website, social media, etc.?)

– Who is your ideal client?

3) Based on your feedback, I create a visual mood board for you to react to (with a brand name like Wild Oak – I had to make sure to get some tree imagery in there)

4) We meet in person to review your location. I’ll also take “placeholder photos” to document our ideas. Check out the gallery below to see what took this Teddy Bear’s place for the real shoot.

5) Based on your feedback from the mood board and our in-person meeting, I create a shot list that could include:

– An environmental portrait

– Interiors/exteriors of your business

– Behind the scenes images showing your process

– Detail shots showcasing your work

– Action shot of you with a client

6) Once we finalize your session date, you’ll get a list of all the different outfits you’ll need to wear, what props you should bring and any other details to make the session go smoothly

7) You prepare for your photo session by gathering all the outfits and supplies you’ll need.

8) We take lots of great photos together!

9) Two weeks after your session date, you receive all the images (in hi-res and web optimized form) in a password protected online gallery to start using for your branding content

10) You use your new content to showcase your work!

Check out some of the images from Wild Oak Psychotherapy’s branding session below: 

 

 

1. What prompted you to have this Branding photo session? I am launching my own private therapy practice in March and wanted to have creative photos that captured me and what’s important to me about my therapeutic work. I wanted compassion, curiosity, and creativity to come across and I know Stephanie could make that happen!

2. What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? Do it! It is so worth it to have incredible images that reflect who you are and what you offer the world.

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One of the advantages of having kids who love to climb, is that I get to check out different areas around Austin with great climbing spots.

For indoor rock climbing, one of our favorites is the Austin Bouldering Project. They have a location on Springdale Road. Right next door is Springdale Station which has this blue bridge-like walkway. A fun sculpture park, the Dimension Gallery, is right across the road.

You can park at Springdale Station and find all these great backgrounds. So if you’re looking for a fun, urban background in East Austin, consider this area.

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