stephanie_martino

<p>I've been photographing preschools for a few years, and I have like 4-5 schools that are regulars right now. And that was all I was able to handle for a while with my studio sessions on top of it. My 2 kiddos took up most of my time. I now have a lot more free time and I'd like the schools to be my focus. I started making calls to schools to try to book and I'm having trouble getting anyone to sign on. Do you have any tips for me on how to get more signed contracts? Did you guys cold call or just show up at the schools? I haven't tried just showing up just yet. I want to make up some sort of flier to leave them. Just curious what my best approach would be! Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have permission from the parents, but I was wondering about posting because it's Star Wars. The props and effects are licensed Star Wars items...</p>

<p>I recently did a Star Wars themed newborn session. Just curious if it's legal for me to post those photos on my FB business page. </p>

<p>Hello all! I have owned and operated a portrait studio from my home for about 5 years now. I specialize in babies and kids. I get the occasional family, maternity and senior portraits. My clients are very loyal and I am constantly gaining new ones. But in a way I'm feeling like I kind of reached a plateau, creatively and income wise. I have very limited space in my studio. I'm feeling like I need to charge way more. In your experience, what was it like going from a home studio to a downtown, store front studio? I have so many ideas but can't possibly do them from home because space is an issue. I know I will need to get a loan because I don't have the money for startup costs. What are the differences between working from home and owning a store front as far as licensing, insurance etc? Any advice would be great! Thanks!</p>