To succeed in today's environment, you need to get and keep the edge and stay competitive, and I can help you do just that. I am like a trusted coach, a mentor. Someone who won't spoon-feed you sugarcoated, regurgitated industry recycled garbage.

One of my biggest assets is that I have been, and continue to be at this for 30 years now (hey, I know, I look great for an old guy :)- I like to stay in shape physically and mentally) Every week I am in my studio, booking, marketing and shooting, day in,day out, week after week. Babies, families and weddings.

Life is good, and I am grateful for all that I have. One of my greatest passions is teaching others, and frankly, I have selfish reasons for doing so on an on-going basis. I know that when I help others succeed, I succeed.

I am not some has-been or industry wash-out looking to make a fast buck by teaching old, stale, 'yesterday's news', and pass it off as strategy. I continue, and plan to continue working as a portrait photographer for many years yet. I love it! I also love teaching others and the montly newsletter is the best way I know how to spread myself without putting too many demands on my time.

I've achieved many awards and accolades in my industry as well. My proven teaching experience is vast and continues to grow. Every year I attend and present at state, provincial and national conventions. I have been invited to teach at NSI (Niaga School of Imaging- 5 day workshop) for a fourth year in a row. Of course, I've co-founded No Bs Photo Success with James Hodgins, and have given many, many workshops over the years, including the now infamous Inferno by the Falls.

But, most of all, you will find me working in my studio, slugging it out, day after day, toe-to-toe with real paying clients, successfully creating, and getting top dollar for the work I produce for them.

Is it still possible to make huge profits
in photography today?

The cynics would have you believe otherwise. My studio keeps growing by leaps and bounds, and the opportunities flow into my life constantly.

I hear from photographers who've been around, some struggle, some don't. I see photographers just starting out, some beak out in the lead and do well, others keep struggling. Don't believe the cynical lies that tell you things have changed in the photography industry. Old dinosaurs and has-beens who can't keep up with the demands of staying afloat in business.

The fact is when you apply solid marketing and success strategies you will vastly increase your chances of success. But you need to stay in tough with what works and what doesn't. Why not learn from someone who's been there, done that, instead of trying to figure it out the long, hard, costly way. Genius is learning the mistakes from others.

What's included in the Profitable Studio
Platinum Club Newsletter?

Each month, that's 12 times a year, I will send you a package in the mail. It will include timely marketing strategies, and success information to assist like no other tools available in the marketplace. I guarantee it! Often it will be in printed form, up to 12 pages, maybe more, occasionally with an audio CD or DVD when deemed appropriate and in your best interest.

BONUS: You will also have access to me. Yes, coaching is included in this club. There will be an email supplied to you and you can email my wife Tina. She arranges all communications and we decide the best way to respond.

Admittedly, sometimes I can be a crass, in-you-face kind of coach. Why would you want it any other way? Smoothing things over and serving it up with sweetener is not in your best interest. The best way to succeed and get coached is by hearing it straight up and honest. Sometimes the proverbial kick-in-the-butt way is the way to go

What's important in a photography business? Is it the equipment gear you own/use? Is it the cool products you offer? Your location? The truth is nothing matters unless you have a continuous flow of PAYING clients. This is the foundation of any business. Achieve this and everything else falls into place.