A Recession Is Not An Excuse To Be Lazy

I keep hearing on the news that we are in a recession or the next recession will be far worse than one we are currently in. You can make your photography business recession proof, don't just sit on the couch with the mindset that everyone is experiencing a down turn in their business. Get off your ass, and start something. Nothing is going to happen if all you do is watch re-runs.

Instead take a pro-active approach to start craving out your place in photographic market. When many of your fellow photographers are feeling the same pain that you are. What you have to do is increase your hustle. Start making sure you are consistently posting on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Linkedin, Flickr and Tumblr to make sure that your name is fresh in the minds of all the potential clients out there.

You really need to increase you hustle on your social media streams, be active in the community where you work and play. Instead of thinking and sitting, take action. I have been increasing my business when everyone is complaining about not having enough clients, how things are only going up in price.

These are the FREE powerhouses that you can harness to increase the number of people who see your name on a daily basis. You might not be able to compete with a higher end photographer in your area dollar for dollar when it comes to revenue. But you do have time, the ability to type and a hunger that many photographers have lost.

I use Facebook because I have to reach a number of my Senior Portrait clients, they are a captive audience. They love to comment, like and share content that I post on my wall. It's easy to start gaining the "likes" needed to really start drawing in clients.

Another way to use Facebook is to go after newlyweds and their friends. Brides are a marketers dream, you become friends with the Bride and her Bridemaids this will insure that you will get referrals. Make sure to tag them in some of the photos that you post from their wedding.

You need quality of quantity ALWAYS, when you are trying to sell someone a look or feel.
When posting an image, remember this: "Well this make the person post a comment, like it, or share it with others." If the answer is no, then move to another image that will capture the attention of the audience that you are going after.

Hope this helps.

B. Farnum Photography
Brian Farnum
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Want Better Color In Your Portraits?

Expo Imaging's ExpoDisc make Custom White Balance super simple, all you have to do is place the ExpoDisc at the end of the lens you would like to use. (Notice that you will have to have the correct filter size for each lens, I would choose the lens you most use for portraits)
Set the camera to manual focus mode, point the camera in the direction that you would like to shoot. Press the shutter and BAM you will have your grayish photo showing up.
Go to your menu, set camera to custom white balance. Use the image you just took as your custom white balance, and start shooting your portraits.

One thing I learned when shooting, if the lighting changes dramatically you will have to do your custom white balancing again, to insure the best possible outcome.

This will save you a ton of time in post production, when trying to get the correct color. It's worth every penny. The best part is that they are affordable.

ExpoImaging 77mm ExpoDisc Digital Warm Balance Filter (Portrait)

Ray Flash Abstract

When its a cold night in Vermont during the winter, you can go a little crazy. So this is one of the many images that I have created to inspire creativity during the winter months.

Gear Used:
ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for Canon 580EX II to EOS1D/1DS/1V
Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Vermont Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Looking for a photographer to photograph your wedding or take a portrait of your family? Call B. Farnum Photography today.




B. Farnum Photography
802-770-0047
bfarnumphoto@me.com

Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit Results

Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit Results

Congratulations to all of the winners, hope to see you all next year! 

BARNS
Child	No Entries
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Craig Maddox	Barn At Dusk
2nd	Charlie Meeks	Barn in Winter
3rd	David McDevitt	Field Barn Whitehall, NY
Honorable Mention	Nancy Merolle	Dreary Barn
Professional
1st	David Maglione	Weston Bowl Mill
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Foliage Farm
FLOWERS
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Perfect Purple
2nd	Isabelle Harvey	Pink Blossom
3rd	Cody Doaner	Flower Wagon
Junior
1st	Samantha Bevier	Crabapple Flowers
2nd	Ellen Bevier	Flowers From Monet's Garden
3rd	Erin Reilly	Bee Balm
Honorable Mention	Sarah E. Harvey	Pink rose
Amatuer
1st	Kaitlyn Munson	Drops of Lilac
2nd	Kelley A. Taylor	Spring's Palette
3rd	Elaine Blodgett	Bloodroot After a Rain
Honorable Mention	Sheryl Manfredi	Lovely Lilac
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Spring Tuplic Treasure
2nd	David Maglione	Fall Harvest
3rd	Justin Norton	Backed in Black
Honorable Mention	Phillip M. Ballou	The Three Sisters
SCENES FROM THE FAIR
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Maple Treats Galore
2nd	Cody Doaner	Miss Piggy
3rd	Michael Thayer	Mmm… Fair Crud
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Karen Berger	Clubhouse Turn
2nd	Nancy Merolle	Hello Bear
3rd	Rebecca Burtt	Fun at The Fair
Honorable Mention	Charlie Meeks	Look It's Galaxy Girl
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Look Mom, I'm Flying Solo
BIRDS
Child
1st	Michael Thayer	Don't Ruffle My Feathers
2nd	Cody Doaner	I See You
3rd	Beth Manfredi	Morning Dove
Junior
1st	Raymond MacJarrett Jr	Eddy the Rooster
2nd	Samantha McClure	Spring Bird
Amatuer
1st	Carleen Vero	Pelican
2nd	John Brzoza	Yellow Finch
3rd	Lisa Steckler	Home Again
Honorable Mention	James Chase	Nothing Like a Good Shower
Professional
1st	Phillip M. Ballou	Reflective Beauty
PEOPLE
Child
1st	Michael Thayer	Sippy Break
2nd	Ariele Oechslie	My Sister Stole My Drink
3rd	Cody Doaner	My Nephew Lucas
Honorable Mention	Isabelle Harvey	Sarah and Tinker
Junior
1st	Ellen Bevier	Street of Mont. St. Michael
2nd	Anthony Edwards	Andy Warhol
3rd	Samantha Bevier	Santa's Helper
Honorable Mention	Anthony Edwards	Jonah Bissell
Amatuer
1st	Craig Maddox	Splashing Around
2nd	Sarah Allen	Lost in Laughter
3rd	Jarod Burtt	Genevieve
Honorable Mention	Sarah Schreiber	Aleksander
Professional
1st	Lisa Maglione	Concentration
2nd	Phillip M. Ballou	Nature Education
3rd	Justin Norton	Horse Drawn Marriage
WILDLIFE
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Lunch Time
2nd	Michael Thayer	Front and Center Sir
3rd	Isabelle Harvey	The Mallards
Honorable Mention	Michael Thayer	I Smell Something Fishy
Junior
1st	William Chmielewski	Relaxing
2nd	Samantha McClure	Leap Frog
Amatuer
1st	David McDevitt	Who Needs a Mousetrap?
2nd	Jarod Burtt	Feeding Ducks
3rd	Carlene Messer	Fox Play
Honorable Mention	Mike Brown	Perfect Pose
Professional
1st	Phillip M. Ballou	Are You Suppose to Eat the Blossoms?
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Salamander Crossing
3rd	David Maglione	A Mother's Love
SPORTING EVENTS
Child
1st	Beth McGranahan
2nd	Kate McGranahan
3rd	Beth McGranahan
Junior
1st	William Chmielewski	Izod at NHMS
Amatuer
1st	Charlie Meeks	Bull Session
2nd	Carlene Messer	Flying High
3rd	Lisa Thayer	Go Yankees!
Honorable Mention	Trena Bevier	Balancing Act
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Ready for Action
BUTTERFLIES
Child	No Entries
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Karen Berger	Winged Visitor
2nd	Barbara O'Brien	Just Stopping By
3rd	Sheila Bourque	The Beauty of Spring
Honorable Mention	Judy Dardeck	Black Beauty
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Rare and Elusive Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
2nd	Phillip M. Ballou	Even Butterflies Share
PETS
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Finaly Friends
2nd	Cody Doaner	I'm Down Here
3rd	Isabelle Harvey	Toby
Honorable Mention	Abbie MacJarrett	Laughing Pug
Junior
1st	William Chmeilewski	Yokee
2nd	Erin Reilly	Eloise
3rd	Erin Reilly	Little Bunny Foo Foo
Honorable Mention	Samantha McClure	Dog's Eye
Amatuer
1st	Chris Cuomo	Winter In Belmont
2nd	Bethany Stack	Fantasy
3rd	Carlene Messer	The Cat
Honorable Mention	Craig Maddox	Jersey Cow
Professional
1st	Justin Norton	Ol' Puppy Dog Eyes
2nd	Lisa Maglione	A Christmas Tail
LANDSCAPES
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Fort Ticonderoga Through Glass
Junior
1st	Anthony Edwards	Skyline
2nd	Samantha Bevier	Clouds
3rd	William Chmeilewski	Peaceful
Honorable Mention	Ellen Bevier	The Doorway
Amatuer
1st	Charlie Meeks	Nubble Light Sunrise
2nd	Trudy MacJarrett	Harbor Boats
3rd	Ruth Meigs	Colorado Landmark
Honorable Mention	David McDevitt	Book Farm West Haven, VT
Professional
1st	David Maglione	Winslow Pumpkin Patch
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Radiance
3rd	Phillip M. Ballou	Either Way Looks Great
BEST OF SHOW (COLOR)
	Katrina Porch	Peacock Colors
BEST OF SHOW (BLACK AND WHITE)
	Craig Maddox	Montreal
JUDGE'S PICK
	David McDevitt	Who Needs a Mousetrap?