Posted on March 4th, 2010 by LexJet
At LexJet, we enjoy learning about the many creative ways experienced portrait photographers are continuing to distinguish themselves from others.Â
For example, families who want heirloom-quality fine-art portraits and paintings that will withstand the test of time should check out the artistry of Sam Gray. Working from his home/studio on a six-acre heavily wooded site in [...]
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Posted on October 13th, 2009 by LexJet
If you’re serious about getting into the portrait photography business, having a good camera and a passion for photography are important. But there’s so much more that must be learned. For example, in order to sell enough work to make a decent living, you should know how to pose and light your clients in the [...]
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Posted on August 4th, 2009 by LexJet
Can I stay true to my artistic spirit and make money, too? That question has always bedeviled professional photographers and other creative souls who want to earn a decent living doing something they love. But finding a satisfactory answer has become more urgent as the recession has deepened and droves of newcomers and part-time photographers [...]
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Posted on June 30th, 2009 by LexJet
By Michael Clementi
When Steven Kops opened Main Street EFX Photography 13 years ago in Laurel, Montana, he didn’t think twice about sending all of his print work to a lab. That was simply standard business practice.
But three years ago, Kops decided to do most of his printing in his studio, taking advantage of some of [...]
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Posted on June 16th, 2009 by LexJet
By Rob Finkel
At LexJet, many customers tell us about how they are using their photography and printing skills to support worthy causes in their communities.  Jim Spelman of Jim Spelman Studios recently told me about the Hope in Focus  project that he is working on to support Carpenter’s Place, an agency that serves the chronically [...]
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Posted on May 14th, 2009 by LexJet
At LexJet, we believe out-of-home advertising is a cost-effective way for wedding and portrait photography studios to make themselves more visible to potential customers. The term out-of-home advertising is what used to be called outdoor advertising.
But now it refers to all of those ads you see as you walk down the street, commute to work, [...]
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Posted on May 13th, 2009 by LexJet
By Kelly Price
Entering prints in competitions sponsored by organizations such as the PPA and WPPI can be a great way to learn how to improve your photography and market your work. To ensure that your images will look their very best when viewed under competition lighting, it’s important to choose the right photo paper.
One person [...]
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