Networking the never ending battle...

As most of you know my family and I are a military family so we relocate more often than not. Networking and building strong relationships in business secures a foundation no matter what business you are in or where your business is located. When you continuously move it adds to the challenge but it is well worth it!

I have recently relocated here to beautiful Central Texas and am slowly building community connections and relationships which makes me feel wonderful. I choose to look at our frequent moves as a positive because most never build relationships outside of their own communities and I have and am building relationships country and world wide.

Some things I do to network include:

• Talking with people everywhere I go! This is a biggie because you see and meet people every day if you open up to them you never know.
• Find the place to advertise your business. This has nothing to do with price but where will it be seen by those consumers you are targeting.
• Know your target consumer/client! This is so important define thoroughly who you want to be your client then find where they frequent.
• Research your community, step outside of your comfort zone.

Have great networking tips? Please comment and share them with me below.

Easter Mini's are here...

SRP is offering Easter Mini Sessions

Three Saturdays to choose from in March (16th, 23rd, and 30th). Sessions are $20 ea. and include a 20 minute in SRP Studio session and one 5 x 7 print. Other prints or digital's can be purchased at additional cost (optional). 

I can't wait to work with your little one(s)!!

Never stop learning...

I am continuously attending workshops, reading up on the latest technology, and watching online videos, etc. I feel that if I stop trying to learn and better myself that is the moment I become general run of the mill and not great or amazing. This is not just for photography, but relates to all things in my life.

CreativeLIVE

One of my absolute favorite free photography educational go-to places is CreativeLIVE.com. They are always having different experts in the field giving workshops that you can watch live for free or purchase to watch any time. It's amazing to me how much I grow and learn each time I watch someone new. 

Mistakes lead to Greatness

I also love to just go out and shoot and learn from my mistakes! Every time I challenge myself and fail I learn something and it sticks. I know that I learn more from mistakes than I ever do from my successes. 

Challenge Yourself

My latest challenge for myself is setting up my in-home studio. Up to this point in my career I have worked on location only both indoor and outdoor. I'm very excited to build a working studio so I have more control over the environment both for taking photos but also for my clients to walk in and feel at home. I want my studio to create a mood and be a true extension of who I am. 

Promise to post before/after photos of my studio as it comes alive and I begin to use it!!

Contests Happening Now...

Silent Ranks Photography has a few Contests and Specials going on now.

First is the "I need a family photo" contest located: http://www.facebook.com/SilentRanksPhotos/app_292725327421649

Rules: Submit a photo of your family and share it with your friends and family asking them to "Like" your submission. There are 3 prizes being given:

1. First Place gets a FREE family Session
2. Second Place gets 50% off a family Session
3. Third Place gets a 25% off a family Session

All won sessions must be redeemed in the year 2013!

Second is the Child(ren) Easter Contest located:

www.jlmsilentranksphotography.com

1. First Place gets a FREE Easter Session
2. Second Place gets 50% off a Easter Session
3. Third Place gets a 25% off a Easter Session

All won sessions must be redeemed before Easter 2013!

Our Special for the month of February is:

Because February is the month of "LOVE" for every wedding booked with paid deposit in the months of February and March I will include an Engagement/Save the Date session with the selected wedding package no extra charge! This deal is good from now until March 31st at midnight. 

Limited Wedding Date availability for 2013 so reserve your spot soon.

Book Here: http://www.jlmsilentranksphotography.com/#!book-now/cj8k

On the road again...

SRP is moving to Texas! My dear husband is being stationed at Fort Hood, TX so our new home and SRP's new studio will be in Kempner, TX. This week I have been packing up all of my props, studio equipment, etc.

I look forward to serving new communities and families, but will definitely miss all of my amazing clients here at Fort Leonard Wood, MO too. Thank you to all who were so loyal to me the past three years here.