By popular request, we’re providing you with a Free Photography Contract. It’s written primarily as a wedding photographer contract, but it can be used as an event photography contract as well. It’s modified from the contract we use in our photography studio, Lin and Jirsa, Wedding Photographers in Los Angeles, so there are going to … Read more
This week, we present our Bride and Bridal Party Guide, an overview of how to best capture the bride and her party on the wedding day.
A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?” I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my … Read more
The “secret” to great marketing in the photography industry is actually no secret at all. Successful photography marketing simply requires setting up sustainable systems, creating a multi-pronged approach that doesn’t rely solely on a single lead source or single strategy.Â
Despite the rise of TikTok, Instagram still remains the go-to platform for browsing photographer portfolios and connecting potential clients with artists. For our studio, Lin & Jirsa, we try our best to track the source of leads. More and more, our leads are coming directly from Instagram, with about 30 leads (of the 300+ booked on … Read more
Whenever we are faced with a wedding that has even the slightest chance of rain, we are reminded of a certain Boyz II Men song, because as they so beautifully sing, “Storms will come, but tell me, baby, can you stand the rain?” The true test of artistry can withstand any storm, consequence, or condition, … Read more
An easy & a-veil-able accessory that will yield stunning bridal portraits.
When properly executed, desert photography can produce some truly gorgeous results. The patterns, colors, and forms of desert landscapes lend themselves well to the art of photography. In order to make the most out of your next trip to the desert, however, you should follow some basic guidelines. That said, here are eight desert photography … Read more
Welcome to part four of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography.
Welcome to part seven of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article we covered how to photograph the ceremony, which includes everything from the bride’s walk down the aisle to the newlywed couple’s first kiss. This week, we present our official … Read more
This is one technique you should absolutely keep in your toolbox to boost your creativity.
In this guide, we will learn some essential tips and tricks for designing a digital portfolio, so we can ensure that all our hard work creating it is not wasted because of poor presentation techniques.
