When you consider developing a goal, remember that taking home gold isn't the point. The whole reason we focus on a goal is to move ourselves or/and our business further along and whether we reach that finish line is entirely beside the point. It's the actual work that is put in to achieve the attainable that in fact is what moves us forward. Imagine that your 2017 goal was to attain one new client a month. Could you do it? Of course! But what if we upped

There comes a time in every goal, where you find yourself uninspired and unmotivated to continue to see it through. One way to renew your goal and refocus your directions is to create a goal board. Physically or virtually created, a visual board is a major motivator because well, as photographers we are major visual beings! Even if you haven't fallen off the track, preparing for when you do will keep you headed in the right direction and it is helpful to even the most determined of

REIMAGINING THE FAMILY HOME VIDEO WITH TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY With SHARON MCKEEMAN April 3rd – April 21st, 2017 Registration now open Your family’s story lives and breathes and moves. Remember the old home videos our moms and dads shot with bulky camcorders when we were growing up? We all watched them countless times to relive the most important events of our lives and the mundane moments that became treasured memories. Sharon has reimagined the family home video with today’s technology and her eye for storytelling and creative exploration. In this class she

Our dedication to our members has always remained the day since we opened our doors: Bloom’s mission is to nurture the unique voice in each photographer through the kinship & support of our impassioned community of peers. We are dedicated to remaining a principle resource of education & inspiration in our innovative industry. So in keeping with our vision, we have created a class, BLOOM BEGINNINGS, for several reasons. First, we wish to thank you for selecting Bloom in your photography education. Second, we believe there is much to

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Did you choose a lofty goal to color 2017 with and now feel like you're way out of your league? We get it, 365 days seems like plenty of time to accomplish even the meatiest of goals but we often forget that work and well, life, fills up much of that time. With nearly 6 weeks behind us, look at your selected 2017 goal and decide what your next bite is. And after you've swallowed that bite, set