Jen Burgess Thompson is a 37-year old wedding and portrait photographer from Redmond, Oregon. She’s a devoted mom. And she has advanced ovarian cancer. Jen has bravely endured major surgery and month...
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Most photographer’s believe that the reason they’re not making money is because they don’t have enough clients OR they don’t have the right clients. Well that’s just NOT...
My seven year old daughter recently told us that she wants to be an artist when she grows up. My husband teased, “well, there isn’t much money in that.” And I’ll admit, I look...
I adore Spanki Mills! She’s one of those people you just want to be around! We met virtually a few years ago when I decided to click through from a comment I’d received on the blog and I ...
I first saw the news print backdrop idea in a Vogue Mag a few years ago. I’ve seen it recreated over and over and have to admit that I still haven’t done it myself. But to inspire both yo...
This is the true story of one mom (me) and her camera. I’ll admit that it’s a long one but I actually think that’s a good thing. All the hobbyist will be scared off leaving only the...
The sun has arrived… Even in the Great Northwest! I love the way I feel in the Spring! I get so energized with this need for new accomplishment that just takes over and I find myself making new...
I’m sure you can relate, but my productivity levels have a night and day difference from when I’ve got it together and when I don’t. Not so shocking, right? And yet, all to often we...
Have you considered having a makeup artist and hairstylist on your professional team? Doesn’t that just sound impressively chic? I remember thinking it did when I first got the idea, and feelin...
Congratulations to Tabitha who will be recieveing a wonderful box on her doorstep full of fabulous items from our April giveaway! …And thank you to all who participated! The May giveaway will b...
I set out to create a program that had the ability to change lives. Dramatic I know, but that was the goal. I wasn’t basing this idea out of thin air either, I’d seen it happen in my own ...
How do you know if you’re becoming annoying to your fans? It’s a super scary thought! You’ve worked so incredibly hard to get them to your wall… The last thing you want to do ...
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Facebook is such a huge part of each of our marketing strategies… New clients like us, new clients share their image, and new friends of client see. Without a doubt Facebook is a worthwhile end...
Today we’re going to do a little Q&A about one of my very favorite things – large photos!! I’ve got canvases and framed prints all over my house…I recommend them to every ...
What would your signature – oh so fabulous fragrance smell like? Wanna make your best friend’s day? Send her this card by Naughty Betty
Dear Over Opinionated Photographer, I’d like to tell you a story. It’s about a bucket and a dipper. Have you heard it before? The story goes that everyone – yep even you – has...
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I love that inspiration is all around us! We’re so lucky to have so much to be inspired by on a daily basis and yet sometimes you just can’t help but get a little, well… Discouraged...
My goal in creating The Thriving Photographer was to create a program that could and would give any photographer (at any stage in their business as long as they were wanting more) the knowledge, comp...
I was so honored when I got the news that Leah Remillet Photography would be featured in the book Visual Marketing (available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon). To be honest, I’ve known about i...
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Happy Easter from my family to yours… I know I never really show you my own work over here but I did this little session special for Easter of my own little man and shared it on my photography ...
Check out these AMAZING VENDORS from our April Giveaway! 1. Let Her Sleep 8×10 Print by Yellow Button Studio 2. Foot Treatment Alpine Pumice by Fig+Yarrow 3. Extra goodies from me, becau...
There is a scene in one of my most favorite movies, Something’s Gotta Give… Erica sits with her daughter Maran on the beach. Maran slowly has a realization and confides to her mom saying,...
I’m sorry this is so late… It was an absolutely beautiful and sunny day here in Portland, OR. Do you know how often that happens? Not very! So I’ll admit it… I ignored work, p...
Like it or not… Facebook Business pages are automatically transitioning over to Timeline today! Here’s the quick guide for what you need to know to be ready and get the new look working f...
There are so many reasons that will try to stand in the way between you and what you wish you could accomplish! I know because I’ve faced them to! They may not all look the same but we have all...
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