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Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Here you can find posts about senior sessions, engagements, and weddings I've done recently, as well as educational content for up and coming photogs! Occasionally I will also write about what I have been up to, in case you want to know more about the girl behind the camera!

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Mini sessions are amazing for fitting in several quick sessions that are short and sweet.  They’re also a great way to increase revenue while making the most of your time! Typically, minis are only offered on a specific date during a specific time frame, with a limited number of time slots available. Filling up all […]

Top 2 Tips for Successful Mini Sessions

March 18, 2022

Welcome Gifts for Wedding Clients

Have you ever received an unexpected gift from someone? I don’t know about you, but it immediately brings a smile to my face. Even just a thoughtful, “Thank You” card goes a long way! When you send your clients a welcome gift, it makes them feel special and important, because they are! When they sign […]

March 11, 2022

When preparing your spokesmodel team application, there are a few key questions you want to make sure you ask to ensure every member of your team is a great fit! These questions will also give you a bit of insight on your future team members and their personality! Today, I will be sharing five questions […]

5 questions to include when preparing your spokesmodel team application

March 4, 2022

Grow your photography business and invest in yourself with the ACP workshop

I am thrilled to share that registration is live for my first ever in-person workshop on May 18th-20th! The Allison Clarke Photography Workshop Launch is a three day in-person, immersive experience that is intentionally designated to help photographers who are in their first 5 years of business, and want to learn how to build a […]

February 4, 2022

Today on the blog, we are going to hear from my Content writer, Brittany! She is a content writer and online business manager, who runs her small business, Strive to Shine! Read on to learn more about her and what she does for businesses, as well as what she has to say about outsourcing and […]

Outsourcing Your Business | 4 Signs It Is Time to Outsource

January 21, 2022

How to Be the Best Second Shooter at a wedding

Many wedding photographers start out as second shooters at weddings for lead photographers.  I was a second shooter at weddings for years. Now, I am the one hiring second shooters for my own weddings! All the experience I gained from working with main photographers and watching them work was incredibly valuable. Being that I have […]

January 13, 2022

Us photographers are always trying to find new and beautiful locations to shoot our photo sessions. A perfect location, has different backdrops, stunning natural scenery, and space for natural light without a ton of shadows for those light and airy images!  When looking for new areas, here are 3 tips for location scouting that will […]

Behind the scenes photo of photographer taking senior portraits- 3 Tips for Location Scouting

December 17, 2021

3 Things Every Photographer Should Do During Their Off Season

As winter quickly approaches, for many that means a slow season of business is on the horizon. I know here in New Hampshire my calendar starts to clear as nobody wants to venture out into the cold to take photos! However, this doesn’t mean I have nothing to do! There are actually plenty of things […]

December 2, 2021

As a photographer, your response to inquiries received will likely determine whether or not you receive a booking. If you are a senior photographer, your response is even more important, because most seniors don’t check their email as often as adults, or business owners! Today I am going to outline 4 things to include in […]

November 26, 2021

high school graduate in front of water fountain in Greeley Park featured as one of the top four locations in New hampshire for pictures

This past senior season was busy! I had so much fun getting to know amazing soon-to-be graduates from all around New Hampshire! Having photographed so many amazing seniors all over the area, I can tell you the best spots for taking bright, beautiful photos with absolutely stunning sceneries. I want to share with my top […]

November 12, 2021