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April 6, 2023 25 mins

What other high-ticket priced item do you buy based only on price and appearance—Car? House? Clothing? Lawnmower? Daycare? None of these. Can you name an expensive product or service you would purchase based only on price and appearance? I can’t, yet that is what millions of couples do each day when they choose their wedding photographer. This episode continues to fill in the gaps on what you should be looking for IN ADDITION to price and portfolio. In my opinion, these 14 key markers indicate someone is running a good photography business:

1.      Carries insurance 365 days a year

2.      Has business longevity 

3.      Offers a written contract

4.      Has a sales tax certificate

5.      Also pays state property taxes

6.      Is not a sole proprietor

7.      Has a website

8.      Has good Google reviews and responds appropriately

9.      Has a paid email address

10.  Attends continuing education classes

11.  Competes in international image competition

12.  Practices quality over quantity

13.  Runs a full-time photography business

14.  Responds within 24 hours to your inquiry

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This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.

In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.

Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.

If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.

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