PhotographyTalk Archives - Deaqon James -Boudoir Photographer

Should Women Use Their Married Names for Their Photography Business? Here’s Why You Might Want to Think Twice

I want to speak to the ladies in particular with this post, because this is about something that will uniquely affect the women in the photography business space. Choosing a name for your photography business is one of the biggest branding decisions you’ll ever make. It’s more than a label — it’s your professional identity, your marketing tool, and the brand your clients will remember you by.

This is something I’ve discussed with my great friend Casey Quist, of ShotXCasey.com. If you’re a woman photographer considering using your married name for your business, it might seem like the easy, sentimental choice. But before you commit, let’s have an honest, practical conversation about why it might not be the best move for your long-term brand strategy.

The Boudoir Accelerator Workshop: Fast-Track Your Business

Ready to transform your boudoir photography business? I’m hosting an intimate, hands-on, two-and-a-half-day intensive workshop at my Las Vegas boudoir studio, designed to give you the practical knowledge and techniques you need to attract clients and grow your income.

ARE YOU READY TO START A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS?

I have been witnessing a disturbing trend over the course of the last few years, predominantly in the various photography related groups on a popular social media platform. This trend is people who purchase their first camera and they want tips on starting a photography business.

The absolute worse offenders are the ones who purchase a camera on Friday and think they’re ready to shoot their friend’s wedding the following Saturday. WTAF to that for sure!

Establishing Yourself as the Local Boudoir Expert

As many of you may be aware, I moved from Orange County California to Las Vegas NV during the pandemic, back in October of 2020. Prior to that, I had been on hiatus from 2015. What was to be a five-year break has turned into a nearly decade long break.

A break that had forced me to begin the rebuilding of my seven-figure business in a new city in a new state without the benefit of my previous client base.

Shoot Notes – MsSDeity Steel Mill BTS

A couple years ago I got the opportunity to shoot at an amazing steel mill location in Henderson, Nevada, thanks to Alix Lovell and her fiancé who had the great hookup! Nya (MsSDeity) was one of the models I invited to shoot with me that day and she did NOT disappoint.

She’d brought this purple lingerie outfit from a popular lingerie retailer, and it really worked and popped for this shoot.

8 Things You Should Have in Your Camera Bag

Being a photographer means being prepared for anything. You never know when that perfect photo opportunity will arise, so it’s important to always have your camera bag packed with the essentials. But what are the essentials? What are those must-have items that you should never leave home without?

In this blog post, we will discuss eight things that you should always keep in your camera bag. With these items, you’ll be ready to capture any shot, no matter where you are or what the conditions are.

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