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09
Dec

Networking opportunities for your photography business

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At this time of year, with Christmas time looming on the horizon, the team here at Aspire always take a moment to reflect and pay gratitude to those who have made an impact with Aspire in 2014. We like to call these our #industryheros.   On social media this week we are acknowledging our #industryheros and […]

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04
Dec
Now is the time to prepare your list of required sales tools for 2015, what's missing ? What will influence growth and increase sales?

03
Dec

Business advice for photographers during the Christmas Period

Posted by | | Business Development · Marketing your Business · Uncategorised | 1 Comment

This Christmas the marketplace is going to be packed with inspiration, ideas and suggestions that can be used for the business – I can’t wait! Be alert to these ideas, and how they could impact you and your business. Be a magpie this winter; store the ideas you see, as many of them may not […]

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28
Nov

So you’ve decided to become a photographer?

Posted by | | Personal Development · Photography | 1 Comment

So you’ve decided to become a photographer?  Congratulations!  Below are our ten top tips to start you off in the right direction on your journey as a photographer …   Knowledge is power   I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to know and understand your camera.  Take time to study and learn your […]

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25
Nov

My journey towards the Fujifilm X-T1 / Chapter One

Posted by | | Kit · Photography | No comments

The new Fujifilm X series is a hot topic in our industry right now and several of the Aspire trainers are no exception with it comes to the Fujifilm X series.  Today’s blog post explores the recent adventures of Andrea Dennis from Pink Lily Photography and her journey towards the Fujifilm X-T1. I have been […]

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21
Nov

Considering converting to the Fujifilm X series as a professional Photographer?

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Are you considering converting to the Fujifilm X series as a professional Photographer? This topic is triggering a great deal of discussion within the industry. Those converting to the X series are creating a real sense of intrigue and discussion, does size really matter? My inspiration behind this blog post is to trigger a additional […]

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20
Nov

Show your business some love and the results will astound you

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This week at Aspire Photography Training we have really embraced the current season.  This article may be useful for those of you looking for inspiration for our #5daymarketingchallenge.  Yesterday our winter wedding styled shoot certainly did not fail to impress!  In collaboration with the super talented Emma from Tebbey & Co and our own fabulous in house […]

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14
Nov

Work / life balance from wise women in business

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Happy Friday Aspirettes,  todays blog is all about work/lifebalance with an interesting conversation between the lovely Catherine Connor from Aspire Photography Training and Sonya Bough from Queensberry based in New Zealand, two women who are  wise in the subject of business and work/life balance, Enjoy!  Jen x   Thoughts from Catherine Connor;  Ambition, determination and […]

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13
Nov
We are delighted that you are all benefiting from our #5daymarketingchallenge. James Dean's photography business has experienced a surge of marketing activity this week and says "This has been a really useful exercise, thank you for the nomination Catherine". James

11
Nov

#5daymarketingchallenge Inspired marketing ideas for photographers

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The Aspire Photography Training #5daymarketingchallenge has secured a position in my business heart already and it’s not even a week old. My motive behind launching the #5daymarketingchallenge was to encourage photographers, instil business confidence and promote marketing activity all whilst uniting our photography industry. The Aspire gang is totally inspired by all that is unfolding […]

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