My head has been spinning for the past couple of weeks, but more on why further on in the post. Things are getting busy, but they always seem to be really. I don’t mind, it is nice to be busy and working hard. I just wish that it would transfer to sales, but I’m working on some things that will hopefully help with that.
Dynamic Range Magazine
The magazine is starting to take shape for the next issue. We have had a few false starts and people pulling out and I’ve had to scramble to find others to write articles. I guess that is the problem with running a magazine and now I have to sort it out.
Speaking of writing, we would still love to hear from anyone who is interested in writing for us. We can’t pay, but if you are starting out then it is a great experience.
Sales still aren’t great, but I am trying to work out how I can sell the magazine using other platforms rather than mostly here. I really need to do a course in marketing and see what I can learn. I’m finding that my time is stretched so thin these days it is hard to give it my full attention. What I need to find is someone who wants to learn about marketing, or a student that can see what they can do. Sadly there is no money to pay anyone.
Remember, if you haven’t purchased your copy here the link to buy it now.
One on One Photography Sessions
I have to say that I’ve had an increase in the number of these in the past few months. It has been great. I do enjoy them a lot and it is nice getting out showing people my Melbourne. I have also met some amazing people as well. I have a few more coming up in the next few weeks too.
One thing that I really like is the number of people coming whoo want to learn long exposure photography. I have set myself up so I can teach people to how to use the filters, but also so they can use mine if they don’t have their own. It is a great way for people who are curious about doing them to learn how and experiment before spending the money on buying them.
If you are interested in doing a One on One with me go to this link.
Tutorials
This is where I have been concentrating a lot of my thoughts this week. Trying to come up with some video tutorials for people to buy from me. I know that people hate that everything is for sale, but I do have to make a living, unfortunately.
I’ve been thinking about what I can do, and one thing I realise is that I don’t want to compete with all the other online tutorials teaching people how to use Photoshop or Lightroom. I am thinking of doing something a bit further advanced. I am still mulling it over, so will discuss it more later on.
I am going to do what I said last week and do one video package and see how that goes before I decide on doing a series.
I’ve been doing a course on how to sell on Instagram. It has been interesting and I do know that I have been putting a lot of my efforts there. The course has been about how to turn followers in customers, so I will have to see if I can make it happen. I am going to see if I get people buy my tutorials or get me to teach them photo editing. I know I can teach, I just need to find my customers now.
Speaking of Instagram, all the photos are what I have had up there this week and haven’t had here. I have put captions so you can see them. If you want to follow me on Instagram my handle is @leannecolephotography.
My favourite time of day beautifully captured – thank you! 🙂
Nice Deb, I like it too, thank you.
These are beautiful shots Leanne…I love the sunset! Regarding looking for writers for your magazine – what type of writing are you looking for? I know someone (in the US) who writes – stories and poetry – if this is the type of writing you are looking for I can approach her (she is an amateur and I am sure might like some exposure).
Thank you Debby. We are looking for writers to write articles on photography Debby. does your friend do that?
She writes about life – love – life. If you ever want to have writings other than photography – let me know and I will inquire with her.
will do Debby, thanks
You have a lot of innovative strategies going Leanne. I hope you find the level of success you are looking for.
Thank you Nora, I have a lot of stuff going on, hopefully something will take off.
Beautiful photos Leanne
Thank you Valentina.
Leanne, I am sure one of your fellow Aussies, Matt Granger @mattgranger.com, would be more than willing to offer you some marketing advice. Matt and all the big names in the photography business use Youtube to drive traffic to their websites.
I will have to check him out Matt, thanks for the tip.
Can’t wait to purchase your tutorial video when you have sorted it out … Keeping me eye out for that ‘big ship’ out there ! 😘
Thank you Liz, hopefully you won’t have to wait too long.