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MAR

19

2026

It’s been more than five years since we last featured Jaimy Ellis on the PhotoBiz blog—and as anyone who’s been in business for ...

OCT

15

2025

From Stage to Studio: Kate DeCoste’s ...

When you walk into Kate DeCoste’s photography studio in Wahoo, Nebraska, the first thing you’ll notice is the doormat that reads, ...

JUN

18

2025

Rebekah Gregg Photography: Capturing ...

Rebekah Gregg has built her photography business on a foundation of authenticity, personalization, and an unwavering commitment to delivering ...

FEB

19

2025

Blackall Photography: Capturing Moments ...

Some people know from a young age that they’re destined to be photographers. For Kelly Blackall, the journey wasn’t quite so ...

FEB

07

2024

Jolly Jen Chaconas: Capturing Magic ...

In the serene town of Smith Mountain Lake, where the colors of sunset paint tales on the water, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jen Chaconas, ...

AUG

02

2023

Capturing Life's Authentic Stories: ...

In the world of art and storytelling, Heather Raub’s journey began with childhood dreams of becoming an animator for Disney. Fascinated by ...

JUL

06

2023

From Hobbyist to Mentor: William Weeks ...

William Weeks, Jr.’s photography and videography journey began in the bustling town of Vineland, NJ. Raised in this close-knit community, ...

JUN

07

2023

Rachel Sorbet: The Boss Babe ...

Rachel Sorbet, a personal branding and portrait photographer from Denver, Colorado, has created a reputation for herself as someone who goes beyond ...

MAR

29

2023

The Charleston “Beach Queen”: Erin Rose ...

“PhotoBiz has been an integral part of growing my business and fueling my passion for helping others grow theirs too,” says Erin Raduazo ...

JAN

31

2023

Sunny Szpak-Holly: “Only Shoot What You ...

“Never stop shooting. Only shoot what you love.” That’s the advice photographer Sunny Szpak-Holly has for aspiring ...

DEC

28

2022

VanderVeen Photographers - Born Into ...

“I always say I was born into this business,” says Bert VanderVeen of VanderVeen Photographers, Inc. “I am the fifth generation of ...

NOV

30

2022

Elise & Rob Wehmeier: The Value of ...

“Let your dreams be greater than your fears and understand that the business side of photography is as important as the creative side.” ...

OCT

31

2022

An Attitude of Learning: Dorie Howell

I believe that in order to live my best life I always need to have an attitude of learning,” says photographer and educator Dorie Howell. Dorie ...

SEP

30

2022

Studio J: From Family Pics to Beautiful ...

“I decided to become a photographer when I realized how it made me feel. I leave every shoot/wedding feeling exhilarated! The joy that families ...

AUG

31

2022

Sarah Petty: A Hobby That Turned Into a ...

“For me, I like simple. I like to create artwork that focuses on the subject more than the surroundings,” says photographer and founder ...

NOV

22

2021

7 Features PhotoBiz Customers Love

There is a lot involved in running a photography business. From one moment to the next you may be working with customers to book photoshoots, taking ...

NOV

16

2021

Sophia Barrett fuses modern culture, ...

Images Provided by Sophia Barrett Beautiful. Elegant. Powerful. You could go on describing the work of Sophia Barrett, but there ...

JUN

09

2021

Jenn Lewis: Pro Photographer Ready for ...

2020 was unlike anything we could have imagined. Small and creative businesses were affected almost instantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...

MAR

18

2021

Anne Snape Parsons - Capturing ...

Anne Snape Parsons’s passion for the arts started when she was young, with an interest in traditional painting and music. Six years ago ...

OCT

07

2020

Customer Success Story: Rachel Burton ...

Rachel Burton's photography journey started with a goodbye. At 18, shortly after having her first child, her husband was deployed to Iraq. She ...

AUG

27

2020

PhotoBiz makes running your business ...

Clark Sanders has been a people person his whole life. Maybe that’s what drew him to photography. Living and working most of his life in ...

MAY

20

2020

Professional Senior Photographer Jaimy ...

Jaimy Ellis brings a cool, edgy, street style to her senior photography business in Iowa. While she's been busy making jaw-dropping images of high ...

MAY

11

2020

2,000 Masks and Counting: Houston ...

Some people are taking on COVID-19 by helping others who need it. This includes Kat Mack, a photographer from Houston, Texas. "My parents had a ...

MAR

27

2020

Creative Spotlight: The Front Steps ...

While most of the world goes on lockdown, creative people are finding solutions on giving back to their communities and still being able to show ...

SEP

17

2019

Featured Photographer: Stephanie ...

This week we’d like to introduce you to portrait and travel photographer Stephanie DeFranco! Based in Roswell, NM, Stephanie ...

MAY

29

2019

The Surreal Work Of Paxton Maroney

Paxton Maroney is a conceptual artist based in Dallas, Texas. Her surreal photography invites the outside world to step inside snapshots of her ...

APR

09

2019

How Chele Jones Stands Out In ...

Chele Jones's style is big, bold, vibrant, and bursting with energy – which is perfect for shooting Southern California seniors who want to ...

FEB

18

2019

Featured Photographer: Ashley Gambino

A Californian at heart, pro photographer Ashley Gambino is currently living in Texas... but shooting all over the world! Specializing in ...

NOV

28

2018

Joshua Kane Wood: Photographing A ...

Ever dream of visiting all 50 states? Well, our friend Joshua Kane Wood of Joshua Kane Photography has made it his goal to photograph a wedding in ...

AUG

17

2018

Working With PhotoBiz: A Designer's ...

Our team keeps an eye out for beautiful sites, and we're always impressed at what our clients create! A brand new design caught our eye this ...

AUG

08

2018

PhotoBiz Jumpstart Saved My Business

Note: PhotoBiz’s Jumpstart Service is now the We Build It For You service. ''My website, my emails, the lifeline of my ...

AUG

03

2018

Brent Strong Interview: 1 Year Of SEO ...

It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since we introduced SEO GO... but time flies when you're having fun (and helping people rank better ...

NOV

14

2017

Alex Pegg: Finding SEO Success With ...

Recently, we asked several photographers what they thought about different SEO topics and how they found ways to be successful online. Our ...

OCT

06

2017

Kathy Holcombe: Travel & Adventure ...

Peter and Kathy Holcombe traded in their Boulder, CO wedding and portrait studio for a Winnebago RV in 2014 and have been chasing dreams and ...

OCT

06

2017

Design Spotlight: Malleret Designs

Malleret Designs (based in Austin, TX) specializes in creating spectacular floral and event designs for galas, weddings, corporate events, and luxury ...

SEP

27

2017

Brooke Daniels: 'It’s a Balancing Act'

It's A Balancing Act by Brooke Daniels of Brooke Daniels Photography Let me preface this by saying, I don’t have all the answers! ...

MAY

04

2017

''The Hottest Stuff On The Planet'' – ...

Shawn Lee was always an artist, so picking up a camera was a natural transition. He’s full of hustle and fire and has made it his mission ...

APR

20

2017

Spotlight: Michael White's Redesign

Here at Photobiz, we get very excited about beautiful websites. It is even more exciting when a client can transform a template into something unique ...

APR

05

2017

Why Hiram Trillo Chooses PhotoBiz

Note: PhotoBiz’s Jumpstart Service is now the We Build It For You service. International wedding photographer Hiram ...

MAR

03

2017

Q&A With Shawn Lee (ROCK THAT!)

Shawn Lee is our go-to guy for advice on how to grow a thriving photography business. And he would know. He's turned "Rock ...

JUL

01

2016

A Peek Inside Jen Clark’s Website ...

Pro photographer Jen Clark does amazing work shooting seniors, weddings, engagements, professionals, and events. She wanted a site that ...

MAR

02

2016

Behind The Scenes: Emby Taylor Case ...

It was a cold, misty morning in November and a team of four of us from PhotoBiz were on the highway to Charlotte, NC to spend the day with clients ...