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Become a Creator of Customer Experience today

Are you someone who gets a thrill out of creating unforgettable experiences for others? Do you find joy in helping people feel seen, heard, and valued? Have you ever wished for a job that offers more scheduling flexibility, allowing you to be available and present for your family's important life moments and adventures? If you have a passion for living intentionally while building relationships and making a difference in people's lives, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

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Coronavirus COVID-19 and Photographers

Has your photography business taken a hard hit from the emerging Coronavirus situation? I'm in Washington and near ground zero for the United States outbreak. In just the last few days, I’m hearing reports from many friends in the media industries who are hurting badly from the downturn in business, and it breaks my heart. What can we do?

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Best Places to see Fall Color Around Washington State

Do you enjoy the colors of fall? We’ve created our own leaf locator map on Google Maps so you can easily see where the hottest spots are for color near Washington…

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What is the value of a photograph tomorrow?

Determining the personal value of a photograph is a complex issue. Initially, it seems like it shouldn't cost any more than the $0.13 developing fee, but consider the relative value to the one who holds the memories. People invest their wealth in lifestyle, homes, and vehicles, yet if presented with the choice to rescue only one belonging from a catastrophe, all choose their family's "Photography Memories" knowing these are the only belongings that can never be replaced.  

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10 Tips to Improve Your Mother's Day Photos
The 9 Rules of Negotiation for Photo Gear During a Recession

For all my photography needs, I have always been a loyal customer to a particular pro camera shop in Kenmore, WA. This store had a reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and fair prices. Then the recession hit and all these reasons to be loyal quickly disappeared. I have since witnessed increased pushiness, higher prices, and sales people who couldn’t be bothered more by my questions. One woman even lectured me for researching fair prices and told me that the profit margin on an item wasn’t worth her time! As a customer, I was shocked and felt it may be time to reconsider this relationship...

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