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Are you growing your business as a portrait photographer? There are still plenty of opportunities to learn new things as you build your clientele. Here are some tips from experienced portrait photographers, tips that you may already know but may still benefit from by being reminded. Switch your perspective. As a general rule, the photographer takes the picture with the camera approximately at the subject’s eye level. This provides a nice shot of the face and profile. However, you can make …

Wall mirrors have a special kind of magic. The silver shimmer and the reflective properties of mirrors imbibe a special kind of personality and sparkle to a space. Wall mirrors are also excellent space-management tools. With the right placement, your interior decorating strategy can include an airy and spacious atmosphere.Now here are some wall mirror decorating tips you can use for your clients or for your store: Reflect the best spots. Mirrors can highlight the unsightly areas in a livi …

It is not just the major pieces of furniture, the lighting fixtures and window treatments that make for beautiful spaces. The little details that are displayed on the walls, shelves and tabletops are an excellent way to add personality and joie de vivre to your clients’ homes.The great thing is that you have other alternatives aside from picture frames. Although picture frames are a great way to adorn the walls, you can also make use of these custom display cases: Needlepoint display. If …

There is an art to mounting and framing a photograph, a painting or other creative work. The goal is to highlight the piece so that the viewer’s eyes are drawn to it. Picture frames are a great way to accomplish this.As an artist, the right combination of artwork, picture frame, matting options can actually improve sales as people prefer to see an artwork as a finished work, rather than as a plain and unframed piece. In addition, framing your work before selling it allows you more leeway i …

One aspect of the art business is marketing your art. It is important to display your work in the best light for potential buyers. And in this day and age, artists have a lot of options to market their artwork. Aside from working with an art gallery, you can become a self-styled art curator. You can independently mount your own art exhibit featuring your work in a selected location.Here are some things you should think of when mounting a display of your work: Theme. What overall look and …

Weddings are a great source of clientele for your photography business. Some photographers have actually built their name and photography career on wedding photography. If you are just starting with the business, here are some things you can keep in mind to help you grow your business and your reputation:Have a list of shots you need to take. It is useful to have a list of shots you and your clients want. Sit down with the couple to talk about the types of shots they want, as well as the …

Picture frames make for great interior decorating tools. You can create striking and visually delightful rooms using ornate, vintage oval picture frames, simple black picture frames or shimmery silver picture frames. It really depends on what look the client would like to achieve but with some creativity and the right choice of picture frames, you can create fresh interiors that can spruce up your clients’ homes.Wallpaper panels. Wallpaper with colorful and elaborate prints and patterns ca …

When you are in a profession that involves framing (such as photography or interior decorating), the details of the picture frames should not be overlooked. Aside from the design, color and overall appearance of the picture frame, you also need to consider what type of glass you would want to use.For antique glass picture frames, a classic look often combines the elaborate design of the molding with the domed glass. These can be used for antique portraits. However, for other types of pictu …

Going on a wedding photography gig? One service you can offer clients is a well-planned and fanciful photo booth where they and their guests can have fun and bring home gorgeous photos. With some creativity, you can offer your photo booth as part of your package at an affordable price.To set up an unforgettable wedding photo booth, you will need: Camera equipment. You don’t need a fancy camera for your photo booth – a basic digital camera on a tripod will do. However, you will need a rem …

Vintage picture frames can prove to be a versatile interior-decorating tool. Depending on the kind of decorating style your customers prefer, you can incorporate an antique picture frame for a unique look, for added texture, color and a sense of artistry. These antique picture frames can also hold portraits and artwork that can serve as the focal element of a room.Depending on how you style them, vintage picture frames can create a luxurious ambiance, exude a laidback atmosphere or provide …