Wonderful Machine has a fantastic event planned that you should check out:
The Business of Photography
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Wonderful Machine is teaming up with ASMP Colorado for a fun and informative virtual event covering the business of photography. You’ll learn about current trends in branding, marketing, social media, SEO, estimating, and shoot production from our photo editors, marketing specialists, and producers!
Event Schedule
Opening Conversation
10:30-11:00am ET / 8:30-9:00am MT
As our viewers settle in, moderators Rick Souders of Souders Studios and Bill Cramer of Wonderful Machine will share some thoughts about what they’ve learned in their combined 70 years in the photography business.
Rick Souders | LinkedIn | Website | Instagram
Bill Cramer | LinkedIn | Website | Articles
Souders Studios
CEO of Wonderful Machine
Building a Compelling Photography Website
11:00am-12:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00am MT
Join Senior Photo Editors Honore Brown and Deborah Dragon as they discuss what makes a great photographer’s website and share a few examples of successful sites. They’ll cover how to create a cohesive edit and how photographers can present their pictures effectively online to cater to their target audience.
Honore Brown | LinkedIn | Articles
Deborah Dragon | LinkedIn
Senior Photo Editor
Senior Photo Editor
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Expert Advice: Building A Functional Photography Website
Expert Advice: Web Design Basics For Photographers
Self-Published Photo Books
12:00-1:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am MT
We’ll learn how two photographers turned their self-assigned projects into self-published books – and the impact on their photography business. Joining us will be photographers Muhammad Fadli and Tadd Myers. Wonderful Machine Creative Consultant and Daylight Books Cofounder Michael Itkoff moderates.
Michael Itkoff | LinkedIn | Website
Senior Creative Consultant
Photographer
Photographer
Creating Memorable Marketing Materials
1:00-2:00pm ET / 11:00am-12:00pm MT
Senior Designer Lindsay Thompson provides us with a bird’s eye view of the many ways to share your photographs with clients (including emailers, print promos, print portfolios, promotional gifts, PDF presentations, Adobe Express, stationery & business cards).
Lindsay Thompson | LinkedIn | Website | Articles
Senior Designer
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Expert Advice: Visual Identity For Photographers
Expert Advice: Photographer Logos
Email Marketing for Photographers
2:00-3:00pm ET / 12:00-1:00pm MT
Join Senior Project Manager Nicole Poulin as she breaks down how to identify your elevator pitch and target clients that match up with your goals (touching on client research, individual emails, email campaigns, and client meetings).
Nicole Poulin | LinkedIn
Senior Project Manager
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Expert Advice: The Best CRM Apps For Photographers
Expert Advice: Why Photographers Need A CRM
Expert Advice: Email Marketing For Photographers
Expert Advice: Client Types: Brands
Expert Advice: Prospect List Services
DemandScience: Which EU Countries accept B2B Emails post-GDPR?
Komyoon: Liz Miller-Gershfeld, V.P Exec. Art Producer, BBDO on How to Show Your Portfolio
Instagram & TikTok for Photographers
3:00-4:00pm ET / 1:00-2:00pm MT
Project Manager Marianne Lee moderates a conversation with two photographers who are producing content for (as well as promoting their business with) Instagram and TikTok. Joining us will be Taylor Brumfield and Andre Rucker.
Marianne Lee | LinkedIn | Website
Senior Marketing Specialist
Photographer
Photographer
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Expert Advice: Instagram For Photographers
Expert Advice: Insight From Instagram Gurus
Top 7 SEO Tips for Photographers!
4:00-5:00pm ET / 2:00-3:00pm MT
SEO Specialist Ashley Vaught shares his thoughts on best practices for attracting organic web searches. He’ll also show how to track and understand the traffic coming to your site.
Ashley Vaught | LinkedIn | Website | Articles
SEO Specialist
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Expert Advice: Search Engine Optimization for Photographers
Expert Advice: Google Analytics Setup
Expert Advice: Google Analytics FAQ
Pricing & Negotiating Commercial Photography
5:00-6:00pm ET / 3:00-4:00pm MT
Executive Producer Craig Oppenheimer explains the basics of creative briefs, estimates, terms & conditions, treatments, and creative calls. He’ll also provide insight on how to negotiate effectively with clients.
Craig Oppenheimer | LinkedIn | Website | Articles
Executive Producer
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aPhotoEditor: Pricing & Negotiating
Expert Advice: Treatments
Expert Advice: Terms & Conditions
Expert Advice: Estimate Worksheet
The Photographer & Producer Relationship
6:00-7:00pm ET / 4:00-5:00pm MT
Senior Producer Bryan Sheffield will explain his process of producing a big-budget photoshoot including crew, talent, styling, and location needs, how to manage a budget, and put together a comprehensive production book. Bryan will be joined by photographer Emily Andrews to discuss a recent project they worked on together.
Bryan Sheffield | LinkedIn | Website | Articles
Senior Producer
Photographer
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Expert Advice: How To Create A Production Book
Expert Advice: Hiring Crew
Closing Remarks
7:00-7:30pm ET / 5:00-5:30pm MT
Bill and Rick share their highlights from the day’s events and open the discussion up for anyone who wants to jump in!
As this is an all-day event, please pop in and out of the sessions as needed. We hope to see you there!