The first week of August is celebrated by mothers, health care officials, and breastfeeding proponents all over the world as World Breastfeeding Week. La Lech League International is an international organization created by 7 women in 1958 in order to provide information and support to breastfeeding mothers. “Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed…
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Help me welcome the newest addition the our little ‘family’ of products here at ECP: The Boudoir Mini Album. Made with 100% recycled press printed paper, these darling little 3×3 magnetic albums are THE perfect way to showcase your boudoir session. The covers are surprisingly sturdy and come in a wide variety of colors in…
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I thought it might be fun to give potential clients a little outline of what a session with me is like. I also thought that there might other photographers who might like to read this to compare and contrast what I do, with what a session with them is like. By all means, if you…
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The kids….on the bed…equals PERFECTION! Of course we won’t have any of those, but I am so excited for our session in October!!!!
Great job! I really like your outline (especially the comment about the “proverbial 8×10″ – I’m sure it will help your clients know what to expect 
Thanks for the article! That’s a great way to organize your session. Many times I do the creative shots first, but I like your suggestion to do the (less exciting) group/individual shots first. You are right…Those are the ones that clients end up ordering for their walls and/or grandparents. If you crank those out first thing then everyone can loosen up and get a little crazy with the fun shots!
Thank you so much for stopping by, Amanda!
Thank you so much, Jessica. It’s good to be open with clients as well as hear their thoughts and ideas.
I can’t wait either, Mandy!!
Last year I decided to begin looking for a space in which I can work, meet with clients, package prints, and showcase my work. I didn’t want a full studio for 2 big reasons: 1. I don’t do studio work. I prefer outdoor scenery and lifestyle photography. 2. I didn’t want to pass the added…
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I love your shop! When I was in there I couldn’t help but notice all the cute details! I love your color scheme or the aqua and red too…perfection!
Love the look of the shop. I will have to stop by sometime.
I love your shop! The details are so cute and the color scheme of the aqua and red is perfect!
Absolutley adorable, erica!
I see us!!! Hehe
Erica!!!! Your studio looks amazing!! It’s perfect-just like you are )
Love the space!!! I need to come check it out
Erica!!! I love your studio-if I ever come to Macomb, I will definitely stop by! It is perfect-just like you and your photography!!
Super cute! Thanks for sharing, I willbe there soon to put in a picture order!
Super cute! Thanks for sharing. I will be there sometime soon to put in a picture order 
Thank you, Erica. Can’t wait to see you!
Thank you so much, Amy. So glad I got the chance to meet you and get to know you and your beautiful family.
Amber, you can swing by this weekend. Can’t wait to see you guys!! Woot woot!
Thank you, Alicia. I am counting the days until your wedding! AHHH!!
So excited to shoot yours and Kevin’s big day. It’s right around the corner!! :) XOXO
Julie, I can’t thank you enough for always being such a kind and loyal client to Candace and me. I know I speak for her when I say, we’re grateful to have you as a client and friend. <3
Looks super cute!! I cant wait to get my pics ordered!
Love the white!! And our pic up on the wall great design Erica!
Love your little studio! Super cute! I can’t wait to stop in and see it!
seriously erica, i am so totally envious of your lovely little space. it represents your brand so well.
Thank you so much, Heather! I worked really hard to do just that so it means a lot that you noticed. <3
You may be envious of my space, but I envy your ability. XOXO
Erica, your shop is absolutely adorable, so much that it hurts. I go to the square a lot on my bike since I can’t drive yet, and every time I go past your space I peek in and draw inspiration. It’s just so cute. I’m crossing my fingers now that next time I’m out there you’re there.
Hopefully see you soon!
Oh, by the way, I got my hair cut very very short so you may have trouble recognizing me.
I will definitely be up there more when school starts. If you see me in there, stop in! <3
This is amazing. I love how you decorated it.
Thanks, Tonya. :)
Rather than do an entire post on pricing in the macro sense, let’s look specifically at the cost of one single 4×6. So why does a 4×6 cost “X”? Great question! One that certainly deserves an answer. Here’s why: – If someone orders one 4×6 from me and I don’t charge enough to make a…
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Cute packaging! Think the article is well written. Think it should also be noted without profit we cant build and be better and your $8.50 won’t cover insurance and fees and stuff we have to pay as photographers or any business craft or any run out of your home.
“hello i was looking through some of your photography, and im amazed at how clear your pictures are. i love your work, and i was wondering if you could give me some tips? thank you! ” I get asked this question frequently and decided to just respond via blog post in order to share the…
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Great job!… for just a girl with a camera trying her best
Love how you made the point about piknik and picasa without being rude or arrogant as I have read others!! Thought it was great how you offered info about the trial download of LR, very thoughtful and caring! I <3 LR. Very well written, not arrogant or boss…but friendly and informative!
Great post! Thank you for sharing. It’s good to hear that someone who I think is amazing is still practicing. It gives me hope!
Thank you so much for commenting Erin. I think it’s important to remember, we are ALL still learning. No one is exempt from that rule. <3
Heather, I’m so grateful you took the time to comment. Seriously. I honestly believe that we are all just trying to do the best we can with what we have and if what we have can offer some insight, we should share. That’s all I’m trying to do. Maybe some people are on a different path and my help doesn’t mean much, but I firmly believe that there’s someone out there that might be on the same path as me. So I hope that the info I share, can help them. <3
Dear Clients, This illustration is for you. A helpful guide to show the difference between “wall art” and a “gift print”. Gift prints are meant for gift giving, for desks, or for wall groupings. Look how the 8×10 is not only dwarfed by the wall art, but by the room itself! That 8×10 belongs on…
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Erica I love it. Go big or go home! ?
Precisely, Heather.
So what exactly is a “gift print” and how is it different from “wall art”. Gift prints are sizes that you would normally give for a gift, 8×10 and smaller. In general, gift prints are considered too small for wall art. Wall art sizes typically begin at 16×20. Illustrated here are examples of a variety…
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I love this idea! Can I ask how you created this image? I would love to have/make something like this to show my clients.
Hi Holli. I used the templates found here: https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=124955&c=ib&aff=209420
I hope this helps. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
If you didn’t run as soon as you saw the mention of the dreaded WHITE BALANCE, good. Stick around and we’ll try to get through this together. I promise to make it as quick and as painless as possible. I used to get super frustrated with completely inconsistent results until a friend taught me more…
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I met Lindsay and Mitch through another lovely Peoria wedding couple of mine. Lindsay contacted me via email. I knew immediately that I wanted to work with her because her fabulous sense of humor was so clear in every bit of correspondence we shared. We met at a modest little restaurant in Peoria. I remember…
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I’m preggo and due in November! I plan to breast feed and would love this opportunity to win! Thanks!
Great post Erica! World breastfeeding week couldn’t have come at a better time as I get to celebrate with a baby on my boob!
I am about 18 weeks pregnant with my first and I plan on breastfeeding. Winning this would be a great opportunity for me to get to know you as a fellow photographer abd get to have my maternity shots done by you.
One of the things I am looking forward to about being a mother is bonding with my son during breastfeeding. I wish we had a LLL chapter in Quincy.
I love this! Happy World Breastfeeding Week everyone! Love the time my daughter and I get together while she’s nursing!!