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Be thoughtful for successful email communication

9/28/2018

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People frequently complain about having too many emails. Before working for myself, I totally understood - a workplace can be filled with "over-emailing."

Now, I feel like I'm totally in control. However, I still hear lots of self-employed people discuss being overwhelmed by email. Either way, there are things we can do to make it easier on ourselves, AND our colleagues.
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ONE POINT OF CONTACT
When working with multiple people from one organization, ask that they provide you with one person as your point of contact. If multiple people contact you separately about the same project, request that everything comes together on the same email chain.

If you're on the other side (working with several collaborators) and you all have the same contact for a project, be sure to communicate within your group, and then ask one person within your group to be the main point of contact to share information from all of you at once.

ONE METHOD
It is so hard to get information from clients in several different ways - email, texting, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Instagram direct messages, etc. etc. etc. When you reach out to someone, stick with that method of communication (unless you prefer or they request another way).

ONE GOAL
What is that goal? Be detailed yet concise. Making sure emails share important details of a project is helpful to all parties involved - it confirms that everyone is on the same page. The most difficult emails to receive are ones that are lengthy and tell a story that would be better-communicated in person or on the phone. Emails are wonderful references for the details among colleagues, but some communication can be kept concise via a phone conversation and a follow-up email.

Happy Friday!
Autumn
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Can you take a great headshot on your smartphone?

9/21/2018

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If you've seen some of my other blog posts, you'll know that I'm a fan of teaching folks how to get better photos - even if on their smartphone - and I also educate people on when that may not be the best option.

Recently, some lovely friends gave me 5 minutes of their time to help me create this blog post. Their payment? A new headshot of course! :)
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First, I asked them to take a headshot via their smartphone.
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​Then I asked them to let me take a headshot.
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While I do think smartphones are amazing (I love my iPhone 8 Plus!), I encourage people to consider their needs for the photos they use. Sometimes your smartphone does exactly what you need it to - and other times it doesn't.

So - what do you think? Can you take a great headshot on your smartphone?

Happy Friday!
​Autumn
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Professional Ghosting is REAL. And it sucks.

9/14/2018

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"Ghosting" is often a reference to dating - however, friends and I have recently noticed we are sometimes ghosted by our clients (or potential clients).

No one can explain the upswing of ghosting better than my friend Brandi Lust. Read her article on LinkedIn.

Happy Friday!
Autumn
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PhotoVlog: Sun vs. Clouds

9/7/2018

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Don't make the mistake of thinking that a super sunny day is the best option for photos!
Depending on what type of photos you'd like, you have to choose the type of day and weather conditions. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but that's part of a photographer's job. :)
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direct sunlight
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clouds / shade
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golden hour
Learn more about golden hour!

Also, don't forget to check out Midwest Photo Exchange (an amazing Columbus camera shop) for a small reflector - only $30!

I hope this is helpful!
Happy Friday!
Autumn
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