Category Archives: Photography Tips + Tricks

How To Start A Photography Business

it’s a very exciting moment when you decide to turn your passion for photography into a business.  there is nothing better than loving what you do every single day, and getting paid for it.  and while the idea of starting a photography business is really exciting, it can also be a little overwhelming.  when i…

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8 Smart Things To Do On Your Photography Facebook Page

whether you love Facebook or not, it is one of the most popular social media outlets for potential clients to find your photography business so creating and maintaining a successful photography Facebook page is extremely important.  using Facebook to promote your business is a great way to not only connect with your existing clients, but…

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5 Good Habits of Happy Photography Business Owners

when i first started my photography business, i was more focused on making my clients happy than i was about making myself happy.  i am a people pleaser, so it is only natural for me to put others before myself.  and don’t get me wrong, i was a happy photographer because i was living my…

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  • Linda - Hi Beth,
    Thankyou for these great tips- it’s really helpful for me to read as I consider turning my hobby to a business at some point. Friends and family have started asking me to do photo sessions with them- do I need to get them to sign a contract? What kinds of things do I need to be thinking about for a photographer’s contract? Thanks!ReplyCancel

    • {beth} a-dilly - Hello Linda! I personally have every single person that I photograph sign my contract, even if they are friends or family. If you hire a lawyer to draft up your contract, they will be able to give you advice on what to include to best protect yourself and your business!ReplyCancel

  • 5 Tips for Balancing Social Media and Family » bethadilly - […] want to become happier with your photography business?  be sure to read the 5 good habits of happy photography business owners. […]ReplyCancel

100 Photography Blog Post Ideas

your photography blog is your place to not only share your journey with photography, but to inspire others on their own journey with their camera.  it’s your own little place on the internet that is just yours.  but we all have those moments when we simply don’t know what to write about and we spiral…

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  • Trucly Bui - Thank you so much Beth! I suck at writing and especially at finding what to write about! I went thru this list and so many of these topics relates to me!ReplyCancel

  • Rikki Rivera - I’ve noticed that while you share a lot of information on photography, you separate your client work. Do you have any advice for those that may not separate them, or how to get started on separating personal, education, and work?ReplyCancel

  • Elliot Fais - Hi Beth :), I love your Instagram and your blog! Sorry that this is somewhat unrelated, but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on upgrading cameras, I’ve had a D3200 for over a year but I am contemplating upgrading to a full frame like the D610.. do you think it’s worth it in terms of the improvement to the aesthetic quality of the images (mainly dynamic range and detail in shadows and highlights)?ReplyCancel

  • Posting Inspiration » Trucly Bui Photography - […] of expertise.  One post that really got my attention and to get me really writing this is her 100 photography blog post ideas.  I figured if I’m going to start on this list, it’s important that I point out who […]ReplyCancel

  • Brandy Kimble - Thank you for this!ReplyCancel

  • Jane Schwagger - Thanks for the tips. What is the blogging engine you are using on your website?ReplyCancel

  • Christie Broer-Agema - Thank you for this really usefull list of tips. It really helps for inspiration. Hug from Holland, ChristieReplyCancel

  • Praveen Purohit - Thank you so much for these really helpful ideas, I write two blogs a week and was very much confused the other day on what to write about.
    Not only did this blog give me an idea that day, I now keep coming back here almost every time i write a blog.
    Thanks againReplyCancel

  • Mary Morrow - This was very helpful. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • 6 Things To Remember When Blogging » bethadilly - […] need some ideas for what to write about?  i’ve got 100 ideas for you in my post 100 photography blog post ideas. […]ReplyCancel

  • A Blog Jar: Why It Makes You A Better Blogger » bethadilly - […] some blog post ideas?  check out my 100 photography blog post ideas to get you […]ReplyCancel

  • Hena Mary - Great article. Valuable tips.ReplyCancel

  • Starting A Photography Blog : 6 Steps To Creating A Blog - bethadilly - […] help thinking of blog topics?  here are 100 photography blog post ideas to get you […]ReplyCancel

  • Gina - Brilliant, thanks! ReplyCancel

  • Richard - I have bookmarked this page for some great ideas. thanks for your help!ReplyCancel

  • Candid Photography - 100 ideas were marvellous!! great work and hats off to youReplyCancel

  • Lana - Great post. I like your styleReplyCancel

5 Tips for Photographing Cherry Blossoms

spring has sprung and that means one thing in washington dc…cherry blossom season is right around the corner.  i always compare waiting for cherry blossoms like a mama to be waiting for labor.  you don’t know when it is going to happen, but you better have your bag packed and ready to go.  but instead…

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  • Veronica Pozuelos - I can hardly wait fot the cherry blossoms! Thank you for sharing these tips!ReplyCancel

  • Marilaine Delisle - Thank you, this was very useful! Especially about watching the aperture. Love your photos!ReplyCancel

  • Megan Bowers - This literally could not have come at a better time!!! I’m planning to head down tomorrow to take some pics and was looking for some tips. THANK YOU!!ReplyCancel

  • Veronica Marello - Thank you Beth for this article. It’s very helpful. I’d like to ask you for advice. I would like to buy a 50mm for my Canon EOS 1100D, could you suggest me one? Not so expensive… ahah! Thanks again!ReplyCancel

  • Erin - That’s exactly how it is in the South with the  peach blossoms, you never know when they will come, but have your bags packed and ready to go! I miss the cherry blossoms from my days living in Maryland.  Your blossom images are just beautiful!ReplyCancel

    • {beth} a-dilly - oh peach blossoms sound stunning!! how pretty! i actually just found a lost memory card this week of cherry blossom images that i edited yesterday and will be sharing tomorrow on the blog!! you will love them!ReplyCancel

  • DC At Dawn by Bethany Deschamp - bethadilly - […] is photographing DC’s cherry blossoms on your photography bucket list?  be sure to read my 5 tips for photographing cherry blossoms. […]ReplyCancel

  • Photographing At The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC - bethadilly - […] need some tips on photographing the cherry blossoms? […]ReplyCancel

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