How interior design can boost your photo biz
- March 29th, 2011EPISODE 113 | How design can get you in more doors
Lori Nordstrom is my guest this week and we’ll be talking about how her expansion into interior design specifically and a designer’s mindset more broadly has opened up new opportunities with her photography business. You can also check out Lori’s Photo Talk Forum for more great conversations.
How exactly does design invite more clients in?
I hope you’ll join us!
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To keep the conversation going…
March 29th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Wish this was viewable on an iPad or iPhone, guess it is flash based because it will not show.
I am at my day job and all streaming content is blocked so I can’t watch it on my work computer; if I could see it on one of my devices I could watch, but…
I will just have to guess it was a good event.
March 29th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
I have a fairy large living room in my home that I want to turn into a presentation/sell room. Since it’s my home and not a studio, is it okay to display all faces of my work or should I keep the work on the walls to people that I’m close to? Strangers or loved ones??
Thanks so much!
March 29th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
First, I’d like to say, “Thank you for taking your time to create this webinar and for sharing your thoughts.” My comment is that I thought the webinar was going to be a more straight-forward approach on HOW INTERIOR DESIGN CAN BOOST YOUR PHOTO BIZ. I received an AA in Interior Design, but I’m a photographer because I find more instant JOY in my clients’ faces when I present my photographs to them. I thought there was more “chit-chat” between Lori and Dane (‘sorry) and less 1-2-3 Here Are the Steps to Getting the Client in Your Door, or rather, How to Get Into the Clients’ Doors. I must have missed something. My time is very valuable and I felt that I only received 5-10 minutes of actual practical tips. ‘Sorry, once again, for the negative comments.
March 29th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I missed this, due to being sick this morning. Is it archived some place. I really need to get this information. I’m one of those frustrated with pricing photographers.
Thanks.
March 29th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Gretchen,
In a home studio, I think it’s much more valuable to show your clients how YOU would decorate with portraits than to show everything you have to offer. Display portraits of your own family – even those photographed by another photographer! This is okay… it shows your clients how much you believe in photography and in designing with personal art!
HI Ellie, I’m sorry you didn’t feel you got a lot of content about interior design specifically. It’s certainly hard to cover everything in a short amount of time! Lucky you to have a background in Interior Design! I’m sure it’s a really great complement to what you do and leading your client through the experience with your expertise and knowledge!
March 29th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
LOVE to see you and dane sanders come to Atlanta. we have so many ….Millions of learning photographers here 5-10 photo colleges 6 million folks. 3 major big camera and 2-3 Large studio [low cost] to rent steven 678-542-5623 city or midtown is best.
March 29th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Unfortunately, the sound wasn’t working on my computer when I joined in. Is there any way to see a reply of this segment?
March 29th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Steve, I will be in Atlanta this summer on August 15 along with JB and DeEtte Sallee! Would love your help in getting the word out! You sound well connected
Hope to see you there 
http://www.salleenordstromtour.com
March 29th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Jess and Renee, stay tuned… you’ll be able to view the segment again. Dane will delete this post if I’m wrong! lol
April 2nd, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Dane and Lori…Great job…Thank you for bringing some real world experience out to the front lines. Wall concepts is something we should all be offering. 100% agree with you Lori on setting up a system to get wall images of your client’s home. Thanks again.
April 6th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
I’m so sorry I missed this live. What a terrific conversation. I have so many thoughts and questions I would have liked to have shared with the community.
Really terrific share. Thanks to Lori and Dane.
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October 19th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Speaking of workshops and my experience
I have to mention to everyone that most of my business comes from bulk email that I sent out for my workshops for new photographers. I don’t really photograph anything anymore. I just wanted to make it clear. I photographed for 2 years and decided it’s not my thing and I rather teach as it’s a bit easier and no hassle.
thank you again to all who comes to my workshops. Without you, I’d be a stay at home mom and have no job at all.
Thank you again and please come to my next seminar
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