by Crystal Hollman | Jul 10, 2019 | Business Ownership, How To and Tips
Blog Let’s think of the things that provoke someone to buy from you. Whether it’s a $20 body butter or a $50 necklace, there is a formula to why someone would buy from you, and photography helps drive that home. It’s a piece of a very important puzzle. It’s the hot...
by Crystal Hollman | Jun 6, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog Anytime I meet a business owner or maker I am always interested in knowing about their tools of the trade. Aren’t you? I get curious about their who, how and what. So let’s get transparent about what I have in my bag. My tools of the trade are a few...
by Crystal Hollman | May 23, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog Girl, doing a brand shoot is tough, scary and even stressful. So let’s take some of the pressure off by talking about 4 ways you can be more budget savvy with your photoshoot. Taking a bit of control allows you to manage expectations, costs and outcomes. To...
by Crystal Hollman | Apr 25, 2019 | Content Creation & Marketing, How To and Tips, Styled Stock Photography
Blog I taught an in person workshop 4 times because I know first hand how powerful it can be to see someone work and learn from what they do. Flat lays for your product really are simple and can be easily achieved at home with minimal equipment. So I have set out this...
by Crystal Hollman | Apr 24, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog The most valuable tool a blogger, small business owner or even the every entreprenuer has is their phone. In last 2 weeks on the blog I talked about two things. The first was some tips on how you can use your phone to take better photos. The other video I did the...
by Crystal Hollman | Apr 18, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog Many people completely overlook one of the most powerful tools you have in your tool kit these days, a smartphone. All the smartphone companies are in a race to improve phone capabilities. You can even buy lens extensions and extra lighting options that can...
by Crystal Hollman | Apr 1, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog Product photography can be a mine field. Get it right and you can showcase your product, improve click through rates and sell more products. Get it wrong and people can get bored of your content, bored of your brand and walk away from your company entirely. That...
by Crystal Hollman | Apr 1, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog The look and feel of your photos can help set up your brand for long term success. We all want that High End look to our photos and today I deep dive into how you can do that with a few simple touches. Establishing your brand style, color scheme and matching that...
by Crystal Hollman | Mar 21, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog I recently told you how to create your ideal Instagram feed so today I am sharing 3 pro hacks on how to make any photo fit your feed. I mean, a perfectly curated feed is what we all want, right?! We all get photos from a variety of resources from the influencer...
by Crystal Hollman | Mar 14, 2019 | How To and Tips
Blog To get the perfect picture you need a clarity which is provided by stability. A photographers best tool is a good sturdy tripod. Use a tripod to gain consistent lighting, consistent framing, consistent depth and a great way to free up your hands to do all the...
by Crystal Hollman | Jan 10, 2019 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog There is nothing more frustrating than constantly recreating content. ESPECIALLY when you’re the business owner. On this Vlog I talk about how you can make your images more evergreen! Having a core set of images that are timeless, capture your...
by Crystal Hollman | Jan 3, 2019 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog Creating a visual story can mean many things to a lot of people but it is simple. It is one of the main causes for why your images fall short and don’t attract the right audience. So what does that mean for you? Well that means that you will...
by Crystal Hollman | Dec 4, 2018 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog What do you do when a photographer isn’t in your budget? Sometimes when we’re just starting out in business, we may not be in a position to afford a photographer. I’m sharing my tips on what to do if you’re in this position....
by Crystal Hollman | Nov 20, 2018 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog Copy of PinterestBlog Graphic Template (1) Copy of PinterestBlog Graphic Template (2) Copy of PinterestBlog Graphic Template I’m sharing my tips for creating brand consistency across all your images. This will help people to recognize your...
by Crystal Hollman | Nov 13, 2018 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog How do you share the personal side of your business on Instagram, while still remaining professional? It can be hard to know what to share on Instagram, versus what is better left off the platform. Especially for many of us, we want to incorporate...
by Crystal Hollman | Oct 30, 2018 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog My Ultimate List of Instagram Tools and Resources My Ultimate List of Instagram Tools and Resources My Ultimate List of Instagram Tools and Resources DSC_8272 I’m sharing my favorite photo editing apps, hashtag finders, and some of my favorite...
by Crystal Hollman | Oct 3, 2018 | How To and Tips
The Blog The Blog Setting boundaries and having a work schedule are just a few things you can do for avoiding overwhelm, but sometimes we need more than just that! I’m chatting about how to handle being overwhelmed. As moms and business owners, things can often...
by Crystal Hollman | Dec 6, 2016 | How To and Tips
After your awesome session with Crystal Clear Photography you’ve received your high resolution, crystal clear, digital images, but then you realize that they’re too big for certain marketing. How do you fix this problem without distorting your images?...
by Crystal Hollman | Nov 9, 2016 | How To and Tips
In case I haven’t said it enough: It’s the Holiday Season! Everyone is getting ready for their Holiday Photo Sessions and, of course, the Holidays themselves. With my family and I are preparing for our own upcoming session and CCP filling up the few weeks...
by Crystal Hollman | Oct 27, 2016 | How To and Tips
If you’ve missed some of the Photo Session Tips from my Crystal Clear Photography Facebook page, then this article is for you! Last month I did an article with Melissa Edmonds with the Most Valuable Tips for Fitness. This month I’ve compiled a more broad...
Hi, I'm Crystal, the Content Director and Photographer here to help you create the content and visual marketing to serve your business needs. This way you can always have beautifully branded content to promote your business and bring in new customers.