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I’m more than happy to share some great sites with you! These are a few online resources that I’ve found helpful for my business & professional growth.
Certified Professional Photographer | Becoming Certified
If you are looking for my compilation of Certification Resources, you’re almost there. You can also visit CertifiedPhotographer.com for the official low-down on becoming a Certified Professional Photographer.
Dropbox
Dropbox is an online file backup/sharing solution. It’s free if you are ok with their starting space limitations, otherwise you can upgrade to 50 or 100GB with the paid version. I think this is a great tool for collaborating with designers, retouch artists, and others who are not at your location. Depending on how “clean” you keep your Dropbox, you may be satisfied with the free version.
GNP Frame
If you’re looking for a one stop frame shop, GNP Frame will fill your needs. They provide fully assembled and do-it-yourself frame options, and their pricing structure was designed to keep life simple for you. Use one of the coupon codes below on your first order:
- $20 off your first order of any size (BETSYGC)
- 15% off your first order when you spend $599 or less (BETSY15)
- 20% off your first order when you spend $600 and up (BETSY20)
JD Photo Imaging
My lab of choice. From the first order I submitted, my prints received one-on-one attention and were printed according to high quality standards. With JD Photo, I don’t feel like a nobody — I know my lab, and they know me. Also, when it comes to competition prints, JD Photo does an outstanding job of preparing the images to PPA-approved competition standards.
ProPhoto Blogs
An easily customized WordPress theme for your blog. It’s actually been designed especially for photographers. The ProPhoto blog theme is quick to set up, and easy to navigate on the admin side. Your blog will be up and running in no time when you use ProPhoto! Get $10 off your purchase when you use referral code BETFIN233.
Slideshows: Photodex
If you want to create customized slideshows, then you need to look into one of the Photodex programs: ProShow Web, ProShow Producer, or ProShow Gold. The newest version, ProShow Web, is an online slideshow creation system that can be used exclusively online, or integrated with ProShow Producer. Try it — you will be hooked!
StudioPlus Software
StudioPlus is the ultimate studio management system. From start-to-finish, StudioPlus is there to manage your clients, appointments, images, and to-dos so that you can keep your mind on doing the job at hand. StudioPlus interfaces with QuickBooks to provide an all-around solution that works like a dream both in the studio and when it comes time to give your accountant the numbers. It can even integrate with QuickBooks so that you can continue using your local accountant at tax time. They have released a free Express version of the software, so it’s definitely worth checking out. I can finally say I’ve found a studio management program that is the “right fit” for me.