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Lori Pickens

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Streamline Your Photography Business with Pixifi: A Guide for Photographers Running a successful photography business involves much more than just taking beautiful pictures. It requires efficient management of leads, client appointments, and studio operations to ensure that no opportunity or detail falls through the cracks. As a photographer and educator, I understand the importance of […]

Managing Client Relationships with Pixifi

Photography Tips, Podcast

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Welcoming a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, one that deserves to be celebrated and remembered. Maternity photography offers a unique way to capture the beauty and anticipation of this special time, allowing families to cherish these moments for years to come. As both a maternity and newborn photographer , I am […]

In-Studio Maternity Photography Session Tips & Trends

Maternity, Photography Tips

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As the third quarter of the year unfolds, photographers and creative entrepreneurs have unique opportunities to capitalize on summer events, back-to-school promotions, and end-of-summer sales. Implementing a focused Quarter 3 action plan can significantly boost your business by aligning your strategies with seasonal trends. This blog provides a detailed, action plan and checklist specifically for […]

Your Photography Business Quarter 3 Action Plan

Photography Tips

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Today, we’re diving into the world of SEO – specifically, a concept called domain authority (DA).  Many photographers and small business owners hear this term thrown around, but what exactly is it, and why should you care? What is Domain Authority? Think of domain authority like your website’s reputation in the eyes of search engines. […]

Demystifying Domain Authority: Your SEO Powerhouse

Podcast

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As 2024 Q2 begins, it’s once again time for a short reflection ritual I do at the start of every quarter. Prepping for Q2 Quarterly Planning – Grab your favorite drink, some quiet time, and your planner or calendar of choice.   Carve out some time – whether that’s 30 minutes or a whole day […]

Q2 Planning Guide for Photographers

Photography, Photography Tips, Podcast

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Photo Goals with Lori Pickens, where today we’re zeroing in on something that’s both incredibly precious and often elusive—yes, we’re talking about time. Specifically, how to master it with a Time Audit. It’s like finding the secret map to treasure island, except the treasure is more hours in your […]

Time Audit for Creative Businesses

Photography Tips, Podcast

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