Tag Archives: mpactphoto

How to Deal with the Wrong Clients

Not long ago, I was contacted by a potential client to shoot her wedding day. After talking on the phone for a while, I was really optimistic about capturing her wedding and getting to know her and her fiancé more. The initial phone consultation went great with a lot of talking about photography ideas, the...

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Senior Portraits and Inside Edition

This Austin senior portraits was captured by Dustin Meyer Photography.

A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by Inside Edition. They had read an article about me and my senior portraits in the Austin American Statesmen. What intrigued them was the fact that I’ve had clients pay as much as up to $5,000 for senior portraits in the past. Keep in mind, senior portraits...

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Google+

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What’s one more social media site? Google+ has quickly become the fastest growing social media site out there. With projections to reach 10 million users any day now according to Mashable.com, Google+ disciples have rapidly taken their place and grown their circles. So, to make a quick overview of the main features of Google+, here...

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Facebook Comments Social Plugin

Facebook Comments Social Plugin

Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to add Facebook Social Comments to your blog posts. Enjoy!

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Lighting Tip: Using Available Light

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Today’s lighting tip is something that I think many of photographers tend to overlook during the rush of wedding day shooting… available light. Sure, sun flare and the shady side of buildings are great. But what about other places you are forgetting? How about the great indoors? When I walk into a bridal room and...

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The Art of the Sale

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As many of you remember, I’ve been spending a lot of time over at Canvas Press Pro. We’ve been busy developing ways to take care of professional photographers like you, so you can increase sales and actually enjoy running your business. With that being said, the topic of sales is being discussed a lot these...

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WPPI Ten Commandments

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Ok, so maybe I’m a little too dramatic by using the term “commandments”, but you get my drift. WPPI is the largest professional photographer convention you’ve ever attended. It’s in the heart of America’s playland, Las Vegas. Exciting? Yes. Fun? You bet! Overwhelming? Ok, you get the point… So, as a 5-time veteran and 2-time...

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Why SnapKnot gets it

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Finally, a wedding photography profile site that gets it! This is a post about my favorite online advertising site for wedding and event photographers, SnapKnot. Make sure to check them out and to look for SnapKnot at WPPI 2011! -Dustin Meyer SnapKnot is a website dedicated to helping engaged couples find the perfect wedding photographer. SnapKnot is...

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