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My name is Kayla Barker and I am so glad that you have stopped by the blog of Spink Studio. This is where I post all my recent work and where you can learn more about me. If you haven't already, please make sure to check out my website: www.spinkstudio.com.

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Tuesday Tip: Starting a Freelance Business #9

I just looked and it’s been six months since I posted a Tuesday Tip! What in the world? Where have I been? Buried under my laptop apparently! So here it is, part nine of “Tuesday Tips: Starting a Freelance Business.” If you missed the last posts, click on the titles below or just scroll down.

Disclaimer: I am NOT an expert on everything and every person is different. These are just my thoughts and opinions, which don’t always work for everyone. Here are the topics I plan on discussing.

1. Know Your Market
2. Know Your Competition
3. Know Your Stuff
4. Build a Brand
5. Develop Correct Pricing
6. Target Your Market
7. Smart Advertising
8. Create a Unique Experience
9. Keep Improving
10. Develop Balance

So this week, we are doing to discuss…

Keep Improving

Whatever you are doing, you can always be better. I think a good sign of a successful company is a leader who is striving to become better, do more and go farther. I am totally an overachiever, which can be bad or a good thing. But it can never hurt to keep improving.

Push Yourself
It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut doing the same thing over and over again. You get in your way of doing things and you get comfortable. You don’t want to change it up. Come on now…when’s the last time you took a unique route to Starbucks? I haven’t! To become better, you have to be willing to change. You have to get uncomfortable, step out of the comfort zone and try something new! When’s the last time in your business you tried something new? Learned a new technique? Or did something that made you uncomfortable? If you don’t push yourself, you’ll never be more than you are right now! You can do it! Let’s chat about some ways to learn something new…

Go to Events
Being around people that do things differently is a great way to get motivated! Go to a convention, a workshop or a social event in your industry and get to know some new ways to doing this? How can you make what you are doing better? Better customer service? Better techniques? Better workflow? Learn from other people, ask them questions and feel free to share. The more you share, the more they will too! Look up some conventions, classes or workshops that you could attend! Take notes and put it into practice!

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Learn Online
Really, everything you need to know can be found out there on the internet! You may be shocked to learn that I didn’t go to school for photography, I never worked under someone and I never paid for a workshop. I spent a lot of time reading blogs, listening to podcasts, watching videos and googling anything I didn’t know! People share information so freely that is a great resource. I still soak up anything I can to learn new techniques and ways of doing things!

If you love photography, here are some of my favorite blogs that really helped me learn when I was starting:
http://www.thebschool.com/blog/
http://www.jasminestarblog.com/
http://www.melissajill.com/
http://www.pictage.com/blog/

Check the blogs of people you follow for an FAQ section and read it all! ;-)

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Find a Mentor
One of the fastest ways to learn is having someone do hands on training with you. If you want to learn more and become better, find a mentor and work under someone you admire. Just watching how someone works is awesome and you can learn so fast! A lot of people will teach if you work for free. :-) Offer to second shoot and shag bags even if you can. It’s so worth it!

Keep Pushing
Lastly, don’t stop! You can always be better, work harder and reach those goals you never thought were possible. Work, work, work and keep learning and pushing yourself to try new things! Don’t give up! ;-)

possiblePut This To Use:
1. What can you still learn? What areas could you be better in?
2. Plan to attend some events or workshops this year!
3. Spend some time on blogs or listening to podcasts.
4. Find someone you want to work under or with.
5. Make a list of goals for this year and start knocking them off!

I hope this post was helpful and gave you some things to think about! If you liked this and want others to learn, please share this link on your blog or Facebook!

Green Family: Midland, Texas Family

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I was so happy that the Green family asked me to take photos of their family. They are good friends with Clint’s uncle and aunt and live not too far from us. Most of their adult children live VERY far away including their daughter, son-in-law and adorable grandson that live in England. So it was very special that they were all able to be together during the holidays and I was so glad I could take photos for them! Thank you, Green family! Hugs!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to view and order photos from the Greens’ family session.***

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Maddox: Midland, Texas Newborn

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Finally posting one of my last sessions of 2011! My hairdresser and friend, Melanie had her second baby boy in December and I was so happy that she asked me to take his newborn photos along with some other shots for their Christmas card/announcement! Isn’t he SO adorable?!? He did so good for his first photoshoot! I loved it!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to view and order photos from Maddox’s newborn session.***

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The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Winner

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I am SO excited to announce that Spink Studio has won The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 award! I have always been a fan of The Knot and am excited to be among these winners! Thank you to my AWESOME brides for helping me win and trusting us with your wedding photography! We love you! Check out our profile and reviews over on The Knot and The Wedding Channel!

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January 24, 2012 - 9:51 PM Kim - Great news!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it!

January 23, 2012 - 9:45 PM Kat Stevens - CONGRATULATIONS!

January 23, 2012 - 8:48 PM Mercy - OH MY GOODNESS!!!! AWESOME!!!! CONGRATS KAYLA!!!!!!!!!!!

Things I Love Thursday: Warby Parker

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How is it Thursday already? This month is FLYING by!

If you wear glasses and haven’t heard about Warby Parker, you gotta go check them out! They are basically the Tom’s version of glasses! You buy a pair and they give a pair away. Super cool! I love their vintage designs and the prices are great! I have been wanting to get some new glasses for awhile, so I decided to try out their home try-on program. Loved it! I got to wear each of them for a little while to see how they felt. Here I am wearing the Winston below, but I think I am going to go with Pierce! Geek chic all the way. If you haven’t been to their website, head on over and check it out!

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January 21, 2012 - 2:39 AM ERICA - Hotness!

Jenny + Andrew: Midland, Texas Wedding

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The first wedding of 2012!! YAY! We finished 2011 on New Year’s Eve and shot our first wedding of this year the following Saturday and it was another beautiful day! Since we got married the first weekend in January, I could totally relate with Jenny! I was so excited to photograph their wedding! We also had a similar color scheme and I think Jenny and Andrew’s wedding was beautiful! Loved it! You could really tell that Jenny and Andrew are so loved because they packed out the church and everyone had a wonderful time at the reception. Lots of dancing went down!

These two are so perfect together and they are so close to their families and friends. It was such a special day filled with lots of love and happy tears! I was so thankful to be a part of it!

Jenny and Andrew, I am so happy for ya’ll! It has been so great getting to know you! I pray that God blesses your marriage in every way! Hugs!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to view and order photos from Jenny and Andrew’s wedding when they go online.***

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WANNA SEE MORE? Click below to watch their slideshow:

January 20, 2012 - 11:59 PM Mercy - Awesome! I loved the pic of the baby in his suit and bowtie!

Jenny: McKinney, Texas Bridal

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My brides are seriously HOT! For real! Making my job easy! Jenny wanted a vintage feel to her bridal session, so I suggested we head to Dallas so we could pick a unique location. I had been wanting to shoot a session at the famous McKinney Cotton Mill and I was really excited that Jenny was up for it! It was a little cold (no heat in parts of the building) this December day and we had to work around a lot of dust and even bird poop in this abandoned cotton mill, but the light coming through the old windows was just gorgeous! Jenny pushed through the cold and rocked it! Doesn’t she look beautiful!?! I had a great time and we managed to keep the dress clean! Yay!

Jenny’s wedding photos are coming up next!!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to view and order photos from Jenny’s bridal session and wedding when they go online.***

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January 19, 2012 - 9:46 PM Kristi - She is a pretty gal. The black lace on her dress is stunning next to her dark hair and eyes.

January 18, 2012 - 11:05 PM Casey - These are BEAUTIFUL! wonderful light...and fun style!

Kandace + Corbin: Stanton, Texas Wedding

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Every girl wants to find her prince. Kandace is a total princess and she definitely found her prince! Corbin is an amazing man and I am SO happy for the two of them! Kandace is a bride with a vision and she and her family totally transformed this chapel at a Christian camp into an amazing winter wonderland space! I was in awe! Being that their wedding was on New Year’s Eve, all the glitz and glam was SO perfect! I loved the bright colors, use of peacock feathers, the draping fabric and crystals and of course the amazing cake which Corbin’s mom made! It was incredible! Oh yes, and there were also fourteen little flowergirl princesses proceeding her down the aisle! So cute!

They were married on one of the warmest days in December which made the day even more amazing. I am so glad they agreed to do their photos before because it couldn’t have been more perfect! Their ceremony was so wonderful and touching and the guests had an amazing time at the reception. The night was truly magical and I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to end our 2011 year! And well, Kandace…she got to kiss her new husband at midnight! That’s pretty awesome!

Kandace and Corbin, thank you to you and your families for asking me to be a part of your amazing wedding day! I LOVED it! I pray that the two of you live happily ever after! Hugs!

***Friends and Family: CLICK HERE to view and order photos from Kandace and Corbin’s wedding when they go online.***

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WANNA SEE MORE? Click below to watch their slideshow:

January 21, 2012 - 9:15 PM Victor - Veery nahice

January 21, 2012 - 4:54 AM Kirstyn Young - Prettiest wedding & photos yet!

January 21, 2012 - 1:30 AM Alyshia Harter - Kandace you are so Hott! Your welcome!

January 20, 2012 - 3:26 PM Kenneth Schuelke - You will always be my little girl!

January 20, 2012 - 3:25 PM Patty Schuelke - What a perfect day!

January 20, 2012 - 3:22 PM Julia Schuelke - I love you sister!

January 20, 2012 - 4:20 AM leisha young - beautiful pictures, beautiful couple......thanks Kayla for capturing these snapshots to hold in heart forever.

January 20, 2012 - 4:09 AM Lane Wakefield - Great pics! Such a great day and an even better couple!!

January 20, 2012 - 2:40 AM Annette - Love the pics! Great job. What a gorgeous bride, too. The cake looks wonderful. Congratulations!

January 20, 2012 - 2:29 AM Tammi - Great photos! Very happy for you!

January 20, 2012 - 1:41 AM Aunt Chelle - So blessed 2 b a part of this blessed amazing day!! Love u both bunches and bunches!!

January 20, 2012 - 1:07 AM Terri Weatherford - Beautiful wedding and great photography....Kandace...you picked everything perfectly!!!!

January 20, 2012 - 12:06 AM Sherella - Love these pictures...incredible pictures of a beautiful bride.

January 20, 2012 - 12:06 AM Kaitlyn Blocker - Love the pics! they are wonderful!

January 19, 2012 - 11:36 PM Brooke Schuelke - Love these pictures! Very impressed with how great they all are!

January 19, 2012 - 10:58 PM Lacie - Gorgeous pictures!!!

January 19, 2012 - 9:57 PM Gail - These are gorgeous pictures of a wonderful couple!

January 19, 2012 - 9:54 PM Joann Peugh - Beautiful pictures and surely I will want some in the future. ' Where are the ones of the fourteen flower girls? I hope you captured that as I was at the front and didn't see them coming down the aisle.

January 19, 2012 - 9:49 PM Ruth - These are just gorgeous!! I especially love all the detail shots! Kandace was a stunning bride!

January 19, 2012 - 9:48 PM Kristi - What a pretty wedding. I really like their pink and purple flowers. The cakes are really outstanding.

January 19, 2012 - 9:43 PM Brittany - Beautiful pictures!

January 19, 2012 - 9:17 PM Megan - Beautiful!

January 19, 2012 - 9:04 PM Lindsey - Precious couple. Precious pics

January 19, 2012 - 8:54 PM Megan - Everything looks beautiful!

January 19, 2012 - 8:36 PM Kristi Bryant - The pictures are amazing!!

January 19, 2012 - 8:31 PM Jen rosales - Beautiful pictures!

January 19, 2012 - 8:28 PM Siebuhr - Congratulations Corbin and Kandace! The photos look amazing.

January 19, 2012 - 8:21 PM Corbin - Thanks again, Kayla, for allowing us to cherish our special day forever through these amazing pictures. Kandace is beautiful!

January 19, 2012 - 8:18 PM Ren Young - A lot of good people, sharing a wonderful night, saved forever by a great photographer.

January 19, 2012 - 8:16 PM Baleigh - The pictures are simply beautiful!!

January 19, 2012 - 8:12 PM Heidi Edwards - Wonderful job! Beautiful captures!

January 19, 2012 - 8:08 PM Jody Sneed - You made Circle 6 look fantastic! Sorry we couldn't be there: granddaughter takes priority!

January 19, 2012 - 8:08 PM maressa peyton - Absolutely beautiful wedding and pictures!

January 19, 2012 - 8:08 PM Tara Dickey - Beautiful bride and amazing pictures.

January 19, 2012 - 7:50 PM Stacie Campbell - Beautiful pics of Kandace's wedding.

January 19, 2012 - 7:45 PM danielle wells - BEAUTIFUL :) so happy for the both of you!

January 19, 2012 - 7:29 PM Brandy Bledsoe - Congratulations Kandace and Corbin!! Looks like we missed one heck of a party!! Your photos are beautiful.

January 19, 2012 - 7:26 PM Maegan Blocker - Beautiful wedding!! I'm very glad I was able to be apart of it!!

January 19, 2012 - 7:20 PM allison - beauuuuuutiful!!

January 19, 2012 - 6:41 PM Shanna - These pictures are beautiful but Kandace makes that easy to do. And I love all the pictures of the rings

January 19, 2012 - 6:39 PM Hannah - Kandace was a beautiful bride!! Love you Kandi Jo!

January 19, 2012 - 6:37 PM Lindsey - sooooo precious!

January 19, 2012 - 6:35 PM Meagan Raschke - It truly was such a beautiful wedding, and these pictures help capture how amazing it was!

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