A little help from my friends

    The past week or so I have been doubting my choice in choosing photography as my life goal. Not because of the pictures or my ability but because there are so many obstacles, hurdles and blows to the ego. Most artists are sensitive souls so why choose an art that people can criticize? The easy and most honest answer: To show the world the beauty we see. Simple enough, right? You would think so until you realize that to keep affording gear, updates and software you should probably try to sell some of it. When I say criticize, I don't mean to your face-picking apart the shot, I mean by getting someone to buy it. When you don't sell, it is a criticism, after all, if it were as amazing as you think it is someone would buy it no matter the cost right? It is the same concept with photographing people: selling sessions. I work hard at being seen on the web via Facebook, Google+, Twitter and my actual website. Facebook so far is the #1 resource for getting the word out to others. When I have a session I make sure to show "sneak peeks".This works very well for the clients friends to see my work, especially if the client tags themselves or comments or even shares the image. Facebook, in recent months, has caught on to this and has decided that small business page owners will not be automatically seen in the newsfeeds of individuals who have "liked" the page, instead the page owners are now being forced to pay money to boost views of the post. I appreciate the likes on the pictures I post, it helps my reach along with my confidence without having to pay out of pocket to get views. 
    This blog also has helped my web site move up in the Google search pages. Google feels that if you get enough interest (comments) on a blog page that is linked to your web site it is a relevant site and therefore you jump up in the search. Crazy but true. 
     I continue everyday to work hard on this en devour I love so much and trudge along to become relevant in the eyes of Google and Facebook, just need a little help from my followers and friends (Like, comment, become a fan, +1 it, RT it). Same with the rest of the small businesses out there trying to get ahead, so go give them a like or two and maybe a comment to boost their day. Doesn't cost you a thing and it will mean so much to the person you are giving it to. 

My baby girl says HI!

Love this face!