Every photographer has a team that surrounds them. Even if you do not realize it you have a team. This team could consist of actual employees and assistants that you direct on a daily basis.

What if we lived in a world with no fear? Would that be good or bad? I’m talking about fear pertaining to you and your business. Opening a new business brings fear of rejection, criticism, and probably most importantly, fear of failure.

All of a sudden, my laptop stopped responding. I figured I must have had too many things open at the time, so I tried to reboot.

I don’t talk about this much. I have only shared one personal blog post and otherwise never talk about. We all have struggles, whether financial, relationships, health or a million other things.

This month launches the kick-off of convention season. Over and over again, photographers around the country are going to put aside their most valuable commodity – time – and make an investment in shows like Imaging USA and WPPI.

At one point or another, life can take over whether it is welcoming a new baby to the family, moving or even the holidays. It is inevitable that business sometimes doesn’t get the attention that it should. It’s not always easy to stay focused.

Every photographer will encounter wedding situations that could spell disaster. It may be the bride’s personality or a mother’s overreach, complicated situations...