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Why Book Photography Matters in Marketing
In an online space where readers make quick decisions, book photography is an essential, but often underused, marketing tool for authors and publishers. Using beautiful...
End-of-Year Creative Reset: Small Steps to Finish Strong
Before we get into the busy holiday season (I feel it breathing down my neck already!) I want to pause and talk creativity goals and realistic end-of-year planning. It’s the...
E-Commerce Photography for Books: Why It Matters
In today’s online world, shoppers absolutely judge books by their covers—more specifically, by the quality of images showing off those covers. Whether you’re a traditional...
Why Every Author Needs a Website (Even if You’re Not Published Yet)
You’re a writer. You’ve been to conferences, read reference books, and follow other successful writers. You keep to your writing schedule and create consistently, and are now...
How to Take Scroll-Stopping Book Photos (and When to Call in a Pro)
.You’ve got a book to promote, but you aren't sure how to style it for a product photoshoot? No worries. With a little creativity, some good lighting, and minimal frustration...
Three Key Skills for Starting a Successful Freelance Business
So, you're interested in freelancing? Great! I hope you like wearing 37 hats at once because that’s what you’re signing up for. Sure, talent is important, but if you think...
Freelancer Q & A
Over the last few months I've been featured in several online magazines. It was such fun talking about how I started my business and some of the things I've learned along the...
Do You Need an Author Logo?
Logos and branding are common practice for businesses, but do authors need them? Logos are gaining in popularity in the world of personal branding, and authors fall into that...
Featured Project: Styling a Nonfiction Book
This summer I had the privilege of creating book styling photos for an upcoming release by Caroline Beidler, You Are Not Your Trauma.