I need a ________ that’s reasonably priced… I am looking for a __________ with decent rates… I am looking for ________ that won’t cost an arm and a leg… I need _________ that won’t break the bank… I need ________ cheap… I want _______ but I’m on a budget… As a small business owner, I am intrigued by these idioms. I see and …
I had decided when I first heard of this phenomenon called powder coated rims that I wanted green ones. Lime-ish green ones. Lime-ish green to match my company logo. I took my silver Ford Edge to a client who is a master at this service and he looked at me and asked “are you sure?” …
As I move into my 10th year of business as an arts entrepreneur, I am reflecting on the lessons this past decade has taught me. Last month I illustrated how just because you can doesn’t mean you should; the month before that the significance of acting and being with confidence; the month before that I shared the importance …
As I move into my 10th year of business as an arts entrepreneur, I am reflecting on the lessons this past decade has taught me. Last month I described the significance of acting and being with confidence. And the month before that I shared the importance of Being a Yes. This month I want to discuss …
Despite what I’m up to as a professional, I’m pretty sure that the lesson I’ve most impressed upon my teenage daughters actually comes from our time together in our tiny kitchen. I’m no Martha Stewart but I do like to whip up comfort foods from my motherland in Southeast Asia. They like to dabble with …
It’s time for new photos, now what? When you find yourself faced with the need for new headshots, new team photos, new family photos, and/or new marketing images featuring you and/or your staff, here are some things to consider: COACHING Find a photographer who coaches you. Just as important as having a body of work …
By Elaine Kessler These days it is all too easy and normal to say NO. And while it may be easy and normal, it may not be what’s needed, especially now. That word NO – it’s only 2 letters, it’s super short – but hearing it, saying it, and BEING it can have monumental consequences …
One of my favorite things to do as your Phoenix photographer is taking your photography special requests. Many people don’t know that I offer these services. I do offer boudoir photography in the Phoenix valley and will help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, whether it’s just for you or to celebrate a particular occasion …
Do you enjoy having your picture taken? Most people are not at their most comfortable in front of the camera. The truth is, unless you’re a professional model, there’s nothing natural about having your photograph taken. You’re at a location you’ve never visited before, posing for a photographer, without knowing what she or he is …
As 2016 starts out furious and fast, I wanted to take a moment to reflect with an Elaine Kessler Photography year in review. Elaine Kessler Photography had a year filled with beautiful moments and fantastic opportunities. I’ve photographed Santa, families, sisters, high school seniors (one with a bassoon) and my first same-sex wedding. There were also destination …
