Action Is Required For Change
Well…spring is here and I have this uncanny need to share. I have decided that I will limit my time doing unproductive things. I feel as if all my time being passive is slowing down my progress and I know that action is required for change. I don’t pay attention to the news very much anymore and just getting outside a few times a week makes me feel better as a human being! I have surrounded myself with positive-minded people who complain very little, are full of energy, and seem to be not only happier but more successful. It is rubbing off on me and that makes me feel better…
Keeping Clients Happy
In any business, keeping clients happy is the ultimate goal. For me, a commercial photographer, it’s my number one priority! Why Keeping Clients Happy Drives My Photography Business From the moment we start a project, I want my clients to feel comfortable and, most importantly, thrilled with the final outcome. Why? Because a happy client becomes your best advocate, sharing their positive experience with friends and colleagues. This word-of-mouth creates lasting relationships, which are absolutely essential for a thriving business. Throughout every shoot, I make it a point to ensure my clients love the images we’re capturing, guaranteeing they’ll be delighted with the final result. My track record for client…
I Mastered Patience Photographing Kids
How I Mastered Patience Photographing Kids Photographing kids isn’t just a job for me, it is what launched my career as a commercial photographer! Through my work over the years, I mastered patience photographing kids. Back in 1996, when I opened my first studio in central Florida, I had the incredible opportunity to work with book publishers like Harcourt-Brace and Scholastic Book Fairs. For many years, kids made up 80% of my daily photography work. With limited budgets and a high volume of shoots, we often worked with average kids who had no modeling experience. This quickly taught me the invaluable lessons of patience and effective communication with children. I…
Corporate Headshots Are Changing
Corporate headshots are changing, and I’m seeing a clear shift in the demand for what business executives want from their professional images. The Evolution of Modern Corporate Headshots It seems there’s a growing trend, perhaps it’s the younger generation wanting to embrace their authentic selves, or an older generation realizing that professionalism doesn’t equate to rigidity. Either way, people are increasingly opting for more relaxed and approachable photos for their PR materials. As a Nashville headshot photographer, I believe that happier, more relaxed expressions in photographs make individuals seem more accessible to clients. Social media marketing has clearly demonstrated that we crave connection with the businesses and people we…
Photography And Your Brand
Why Photography And Your Brand Identity Are Key to Standing Out In today’s digital landscape, new small businesses are emerging daily, making it easier than ever to establish an online presence. But here’s the crucial question, “How do you truly stand out among your competitors?” For many new entrepreneurs, the importance of brand identity can be tough to grasp. However, a strong marketing and brand image foundation is essential before you even begin to introduce and grow your business. Take a moment to consider these important questions, “Do you have a website, business page, and social media profiles that cohesively represent your brand? What do your chosen colors and design…
How I Gain Trust With Clients
Commercial photographer, Sheri Oneal, discusses how to gain trust with her clients while doing commercial photography.
Shooting Assignments As A Photographer
The process of shooting in the studio as a commercial photographer. Setting up, creating, lighting the subject and earning their trust in front of the camera.
The North Alabama Hallelujah Trail
Nashville photographer photo essay expedition showcasing some of the 100+ year old churches from the 32 that make up what is known as the "Hallelujah Trail," along 16 counties in the Appalachian Region of Northern Alabama.
Welcome to Thinking Diva!
I recently designed a new site/blog called Thinking Diva. Over the years I have dreamed of becoming a writer and this is my attempt to share with the world and see if I can actually connect with others from a writer’s point of view. I have lived a deeply contemplative life through pen and paper. As a child, I grew up in a rural area and spent much time alone sitting among the swaying pines writing my thoughts down in journals. Over the years I have worked hard to be less of an introvert by gradually sharing my words and my work with others. There is nothing more fulfilling than…
Sheri Oneal is showcased in the March issue of HER Magazine!
"Her Magazine" interviews photographer and artist Sheri Oneal in her creative space in Nashville, Tennessee.
