"How to start your own photography business, create a waiting-list of clients hungry for your photographic services, make money doing what you love, gain national exposure, and make this the best year ever! "
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Hello! My name is Cindy Bracken, and I have turned my love of photography into a successful home-based portrait photography business. I work only when I want to and I am my own boss. I am also able to stay home with my children (the best part of all!). Do you dream of doing the same? Shuttermom.com has been in the business of helping photographers achieve their dreams since 2004. Since that time, thousands of photographers have found the advice, tips, and solid information that they need to start their photography businesses from my hugely popular Shuttermom Gold Package. Maybe you are just starting out, dreaming about quitting that day-job to start your own successful, home-based portrait photography business. You know you have the talent and ambition, but you just aren't sure where to start! The Gold Package DEFINITELY is for you! Maybe you already have your business up and running, but just need that extra "boost" to get the customers rolling in. The Gold Package is for you, too! Gold Package "Sneak Peek" Video Below
Regardless of your talent, you won't make a dime unless you know how to get paying customers in your door! That’s right. You could be the best photographer in the world, but you won't sell anything unless you have someone to sell to! You must be a successful marketer if you want to make a great living doing what you love - photography! My insider secrets will allow you to:
3 reasons why you need the Shuttermom Gold package: 1) You want to get your photo business going, but don't know where to begin. I have done all the research for you, including all those "red tape" steps you will need to take (there aren't that many), the basic equipment you will need and where exactly to find it, how to manage your office, and how to set up your studio (complete with diagrams). It makes no difference if you plan to have your studio in your home (as I do!) or rent a studio in town! 2) You aren't sure how to go about finding clients. This is my specialty! I have all the portrait business I can handle thanks to my unique and fun marketing ideas. These ideas are simple to put into practice and will bring a flood of customers to your door! 3) You want the freedom that comes from owning your own business and doing what you love! Once you get your portrait photography business booming, you'll never look back! The information I provide you can really change your life! Stop working for someone else and start enjoying life! 4) You want to take part in a national advertising campaign! Want the opportunity to advertise your photography business in an ad running in 2 national magazines - FREE for one year? A value of over $1,000 per month! Keep reading for all the details! Click here to see how photographers just like you are building their businesses the Shuttermom way!
But wait...I have BIG news!For the past few months, I've been working on not only updating the information in the Gold Package - but JAM-PACKING it with BRAND NEW INFO ! You won't believe what all I've included! First, let's cut right to the chase and talk about all of the new info that has been added to the Gold Package CD. Warning: this may take you a little time to read through completely - I've added a TON of new info!
1. Become a Wedding Photography Whiz! by Gary Howard This 32 page guide will tell you, step-by-step, what you need to begin your wedding photography business. Everything you need to know is there, including:
Who is Gary Howard? Gary has been a successful portrait studio owner and an award-winning wedding photographer for nearly 40 years and has photographed literally thousands of weddings. He also happens to be my dad! Let his experience guide you as you step into the exciting world of wedding photography! He's seen it all and he doesn't hold anything back!
2. "Marketing Maternity Portraits" with FREE ONE YEAR listing on www.mamapix.com - advertised nationally in Pregnancy Magazine and Baby Talk magazine! by Cindy Bracken I know photographers who base their entire businesses on photographing expectant mothers! This type of portraiture is fun to do and is becoming more and more popular with moms-to-be. The maternity portrait guide includes tips on marketing and shooting these popular portraits. Sample images are included for posing ideas to get you started. While this info was included in the "old" Gold Package, it has been updated for 2007 and now includes a FREE ONE YEAR listing on www.mamapix.com - my newest website! After your one year is up, you will have the option to renew your listing for just $14.95 per month. Not yet ready to begin your listing? Don't worry - your free year can start at any time. Just let me know when you're ready! Why do you need to be listed on mamapix.com? MORE NATIONAL EXPOSURE for your business! Starting with the July 2007 issue (on sale in June), mamapix will be advertised every month in both Pregnancy magazine and Baby Talk magazine. These magazines have a national readership of over 5 million each and every month (combined)! And remember, once you create a happy customer with maternity portraits, they will return for newborn portraits, a baby portrait plan, childhood and family portraits, senior portraits, and wedding photography! Create a satisfied and happy maternity customer and turn them into a customer for life! www.mamapix.com - what is it? Mamapix.com is a sister website to Shuttermom.com. It is a place where potential clients read more about the maternity / newborn portrait experience and most importantly, find a photographer in their area who specializes in these services. Your business name, city and state, phone number, and website will be listed so that interested clients may contact you. LET ME DO THE ADVERTISING FOR YOU! You will enjoy national exposure through print and online media with your mamapix.com listing. When I advertise for mamapix, potential clients from your area will be directed to your contact information, including a link to a page of your existing website where you publicize your maternity and newborn portraits. Placing an ad like this in 2 national magazines would cost you a little over $1,000 per month!
3. The Picture Party People Success Kit with FREE ONE YEAR listing on www.picturepartypeople.com - advertised nationally! by Cindy Bracken "Do You Want To Break Into the Hottest New Trend In Portrait Photography, Watch Your Business Explode, and Create a Huge Client Base? Let Me Show You How I Did It!" This kit used to be exclusively sold on shuttermom.com for $997 all by itself. You read that right. $997! I've debated including it with the gold package and finally decided to do it. The only difference now is that all of the info will come to you on a CD instead of "hard copy" books. So, what is the Picture Party People Success Kit? Read on! When I first started my home studio, getting clients was a problem. While I had a few here and there, I failed to consistently fill my appointment book with sessions. I needed a system that allowed me to:
With the popularity of home parties for scrapbooking, home decor, and jewelry as my inspiration, I devised a Portrait Party plan that soon was allowing me to do all of the above! The best part was that I could make MORE money in LESS time! I schedule the parties around MY schedule and only work when I choose, taking time off for my family whenever needed! Now I can make in just one day what used to take a week or more. What is a Picture Party (or Portrait Party)? Picture or Portrait Parties are the hottest new trend in portrait photography! Instead of having clients come to your studio, they invite several friends to their home, where you will photograph each family. This is a GREAT way to make a lot of money in a very short period of time. People LOVE this idea and can't wait to participate! Portrait Parties are gaining in popularity and now is the time to start offering this service! Do I need to have a studio to make this work? Absolutely not! This is the beauty of portrait parties! They are all done at the client's homes, so you do not need to have a studio of your own. Whether you are self-taught or have a degree in photography, this system can work for you. Please keep in mind that the Picture Party People Success Kit contains very little technical information on photographic technique. Rather, it is a business and marketing plan that will show you how to skyrocket your business! My portrait party system gives you exact instructions on how to schedule and run the party so that is it EASY on you. I never have people waiting long, and the sessions are brief. Portrait parties are a breeze...especially compared to photographing other types of events such as weddings! The clients tend to be relaxed because they are in a familiar environment surrounded by friends. What is included with the Picture Party People Success Kit? The Success Kit Manual This is where you will read exactly how to market and implement your portrait parties. Comes to you as a PDF file (no hard-copy book). Information includes:
The Sample "Brochure Book" Whenever I show my "brochure book" to a potential client, it guarantees me a booking! This book is simply a 6 page magazine-style promotion on home portrait parties, with some of my best images throughout. I send these books out to potential clients who request more information, as well as leave them where they will be read around town. You are free to copy the ideas and wording to make your own "brochure book." Remember, the "book" comes to you as a PDF file (no hard copy book). The Hostess Manual I give this manual to a hostess once she schedules a portrait party at her home. It includes my policies, a section on how to invite friends to the party, instructions on scheduling each session, how to create a party atmosphere, a price list, and specialty items that I offer. It serves as a guide to help the hostess create a successful and fun party! Remember, you are free to copy the ideas and wording to make your own hostess manual. Comes as a PDF file (no hard copy book). 4x6 Marketing Cards and Sample Invitations A PDF e-book containing samples of portrait party invitations as well as promotion pieces. These are easy to make (I did them all with photoshop), and again, you are free to copy my ideas and wording to make your own. Sample brochure This is sent out with invitations by the hostess. The brochure explains exactly what a portrait party is, who is hosting it, and where they can learn more. The brochure helps make people more comfortable with the party idea, and more likely to take part! You are free to copy the wording of this brochure to make your own. And last but not least, here is the MOST VALUABLE part of the Picture Party Kit: A ONE YEAR FREE LISTING on www.picturepartypeople.com! The heart of the Picture Party People Success Kit is your listing on www.picturepartypeople.com. When I advertise for the site, I advertise for you. Frankly, it costs me a small fortune to place an ad in a national magazine such as Baby Talk with a readership of nearly 5 million! Currently, www.picturepartypeople.com is advertised every month in Baby Talk magazine. Starting in July 2007, the ads will run in Baby Talk and Pregnancy magazines each and every month. Think of what this listing can do for your maternity and baby portrait business - AS WELL as your portrait party business! After your one year is up, you will have the option to renew your listing for only $14.95 per month. If you need your listing updated at any time, I will do that for you at no cost. Remember, placing an ad like this in 2 national magazines yourself would cost you over $1,000 per month! Not yet ready to begin your listing? Don't worry - your free year can start at any time. Just let me know when you're ready!
PicturePartyPeople.com - what is it? PicturePartyPeople.com is a sister website to Shuttermom.com. It is a place where potential clients read more about the portrait party experience and most importantly, find a photographer in their area who offers this amazing service! Your business name, city and state, phone number, and website will be listed so that interested clients may contact you. See sample listings here. LET ME DO THE ADVERTISING FOR YOU! You will enjoy national exposure through print and online media with your PPP.com listing. When I advertise for the Picture Party People, potential clients from your area will be directed to your contact information, including a link to a page of your existing website where you publicize your "picture parties." High Income Potential My portrait parties (a.k.a. "picture parties") are what started it all for me. I routinely make anywhere from $500 to $1,000 per party. Moms especially love the party idea because it offers an opportunity to socialize with friends while earning free portraits. People who have put off having their portraits taken like the convenience of going to a friend's home rather than having to make an appointment at the local studio. Picture parties integrate perfectly with annual holiday parties and events. The parties are also GREAT for word-of-mouth advertising. While a pricing guide is included with the operations manual, you are under no obligation to follow it. You can feel perfectly free to use your own pricing structure and guidelines. Charge as little or as much as you'd like! THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE - you are free to run your business as you see fit.
4. Private Resource Page for Gold Package Customers This webpage has it all. Resources for pro labs, places to find props, contracts, website design companies, online proofing companies, photo jewelry and photo purse resources, where to find photoshop actions, places that will help you get set up taking credit cards, where to find mailing lists, professional organizations and more! I will be constantly adding to the list as I find new resources. I've done all the research for you. Everything photography related! This web page is not indexed by the search engines and is a PRIVATE page just for my Gold Package customers! You will have full access to these resources with your Gold Package purchase.
This is an extention of the popular Shuttermom Community Forum. It will be a private, password protected area of the forum where you can be free to discuss any of the ideas presented in the Gold Package. You will be a lifetime member and there are NO renewal fees! Your password will be emailed to you once you purchase the Gold Package. This is also the place where I will be posting additional info as it becomes available. New shuttermom products, special deals for members, freebies and more! Oh, and remember Gary Howard (my dad) from the "Become a Wedding Photography Whiz" manual above? He will have his own forum here just for Q and A! If you want to ask a highly experienced, professional photographer a question, here is the place to do it!
6. Bookkeeping for Photographers by Christy Dunlop, CPA The purpose of Christy's manual is to help you to organize and track your profits and expenses and to gather the information you will need come tax time. This will help you have a financially and creatively successful photo business! Table of Contents: Introduction Who is Christy Dunlop? Besides being my big sister, she's a CPA who grew up in the photo business! Let her help you keep your books straight! Please note: Christy's manual applies to United States tax law only.
7. The Shuttermom Baby Portrait Plan Do you offer a "baby portrait plan?" If not, you are missing out on some valuable repeat-business! Here is an example of my plan, including what I offer, my pricing structure, my marketing materials (sample brochure and marketing cards) and ideas for you to copy! Remember, you are always free to copy any of the ideas and wording presented in the gold package!
Okay....so that's what's new! I think you'll agree that is a TON of valuable info! But wait - there is still the original Shuttermom Gold Package info to go over!With your Gold Package purchase, you will also receive the following:
My home-based manual is jam-packed with 60 pages of information on exactly how to start your business, step-by-step. But don't worry...I won't overload you with useless stuff! I only tell you the things you need to know to get started and won't bore you with a bunch of unwanted information. I know you're busy. Don't panic! You don't have the time to spend long hours researching "red-tape procedures" and equipment, attending seminars or reading book after book on photography like I did. The good news is you don't have to! I've done all the work for you. You will have everything you need to know right at your fingertips and can get your business going in just a few days! Here is a rundown on what the manual includes:
9. The "Baby-Bits" Portrait System (Moms LOVE this!)
13. Creating Collages In Photoshop
Gives instructions on creating the birth announcements with actual screen-shots of PS7 in action. These are very popular and are easily sold on Ebay or your web site. Suggestions on pricing also included.
If you love photographing babies and children, this is perfect for you! 99% of my business comes from babies and children. The best thing about this is that it means REPEAT BUSINESS! It’s a fact: people are ready and willing to spend money on portraits of their children. Focusing your photography business on babies and children is a sure-fire way to make money with your photography! When you consider that the baby/child photography market is being re-generated all the time with new babies being born every day, you won’t ever run out of customers. Plus, images of babies and children are so easy to market! Studies have proven that images of babies and children are the most attention-getting and powerful images you can use in a marketing piece! Themes simply give people a reason to have their child’s portrait taken several times during the year. Moms love cute themed portraits! Plus you can choose when to work and make your own schedule (unlike shooting events or weddings). You don't need a studio to use these ideas. I will teach you how to find locations for fun and unique portrait events...or simply do them in your own home-studio. Topics include:
16. The $3,200 Week Special Report This is the fastest way to get new customers...especially if you are just starting out. Maybe you are just experiencing a slow period with your business and need a jump-start. This simple photography marketing idea brought me 15 portrait sessions in just a matter of days, each one with an average sale of $200 - $250! You can make more or less depending on your pricing structure. What is so great about this is that it also creates a “word of mouth” buzz about you! Included are sample letters, pricing structures, and order forms. This is a great way to start and requires very little effort on your part! EASY!
The catalog makes a great reference tool when you are shooting your own portraits and need a posing guide or quick idea. Print it out and create a "field notebook." All images are copyrighted and are for educational use only. The CD includes over 200 images from my personal portfolio in the following categories: Maternity, Babies, Groups and Families, Mother and Father with Baby, Seniors, Sports and Wedding. If you just aren't sure how to pose people, this will definitely get you started. Newly updated for 2007.
Hold on...if you order now you will also receive the following absolutely free! Free Bonus #1: Special Report: Taking Great Child Portraits Using One Studio Light and a simple chair. Includes information on my equipment (camera and light), as well as sample images. This is a great way to get started with no props! Free Bonus #2: Sample client welcome letter. This is the letter I send out to clients once they book a session. You are free to copy the wording as you wish.
The Shuttermom Gold Package is pure marketing gold!Armed with the marketing information presented in the Gold Package, you will not have to worry about where your next client will come from! You can choose to work as little or as much as you'd like. Imagine actually having to turn clients away and create a waiting list for your services! And remember, all this can be done right from your own home - no fancy studio needed - unless you want one!
Okay, I want this information on starting my own photography business! How much? Here is what I want you to keep in mind. This information isn't going to COST you money. It is going to MAKE you money. A magical thing happens when you start your very own photography business. You have fun. You make money. You love your job! You work when YOU want to. Imagine doing what you love and making money at it. A dream come true, as far as I'm concerned. You might be thinking that the price of the Gold Package has gone sky-high due to all the updates and added info. Guess what? You're wrong! I've decided to keep the package as affordable as possible. I'm only raising the price by a mere $30. Old price: $329.95.... New Price? $359.95 (Wait - See info on my Secret Santa sale below!) However, there's a catch... This is an introductory price and is good for the first 100 people who order. After that, the price will be going up, so don't wait! For the rock-bottom price of only $359.95, you will be getting all the information needed to make your dream of owning your own photography business a reality! Your investment can be paying for itself in just a matter of days. The best part is, you don't have to pay all at once! I realize that $359.95 is a large sum of money to come up with all at one time, and that is why I offer an easy 2 payment plan and the even more affordable 4 payment plan. You have the option of using Paypal or your Visa or Mastercard. Please note that your website listings on www.picturepartypeople.com and www.mamapix.com cannot be added until your final payment has been received. You will receive your Gold Package CD with your very first payment.
Your Shuttermom Gold Package CD will be delivered to you within just a few days of ordering. Please allow extra time for international shipping (Canada, UK, Australia). For shipping to other countries, please email me at mail@shuttermom.com before ordering.
Here's what you get for $359.95 1. Become a Wedding Photography Whiz! by Gary Howard 3. The Picture Party People Success Kit with FREE ONE YEAR listing on www.picturepartypeople.com (optional renewal after one year at $14.95 per month) 4. Private Resource Page for Gold Package Customers 5. Private gold package "members only" forum 6. Bookkeeping for Photographers by Christy Dunlop, CPA 7. The Shuttermom Baby Portrait Plan 8. The Home-Based Photography Business Manual 9. The "Baby-Bits" Portrait System (Moms LOVE this!) 10. Sports League Photography that SELLS! 15. The Portrait Themes Business
16. The $3,200 Week Special Report 17. The Shuttermom Catalog of Poses / "Swipe" CD Free Bonus #1: Special Report: Taking Great Child Portraits Using One Studio Light and a simple chair. Includes information on my equipment (camera and light), as well as sample images. This is a great way to get started with no props! Free Bonus #2: Sample client welcome letter. This is the letter I send out when someone books a session. You are free to copy the wording as you wish. If you have any questions or need any advice after purchasing the package, you will receive free email support from me whenever you need it. I'm always happy to help, encourage, critique, or advise! I am living proof that dreams DO come true...Feel free to check out my own photography business website at www.cindybracken.com. I choose the days and hours that I want to work...giving myself plenty of time off to spend with my daughter and husband. When I want to make extra money, I simply schedule more sessions...it is all up to me! Imagine the freedom that comes from "working for yourself!" Best of all, I love what I do. Don't you deserve the same? Already a Gold Package owner and want to upgrade? Click here for info!
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