Author Archives: Tim

About Tim

Tim Anderson is the former publisher/managing editor of CameraArts magazine, and now produces Red Dog News, a bi-weekly photography-related e-newsletter that goes out to more than 15,000 subscribers. For his personal photography, he specializes in fine art nudes, and recently participated in the show, "1x15." Anderson is a co-founder of Rio Grande Workshops, and manages several photography Websites and blogs, as well as his personal site (www.timothybanderson.com). He has juried all around the country for Review Santa Fe, Review LA, Photo Lucida, The Center for Fine Art Photography, The Gala Awards, The Palm springs Photo Festival, etc. He is also a published poet, and recently released (www.cygnetpress.com) a collection of his work, "Frame of Mind."

Increase open rates for your photography newsletters

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tim

Increase Your Email Open Rate By Improving Your Subject Lines Just like a direct sales letter, the subject line of your email is usually the most important part of getting your readers to actually read your email. If you have … Continue reading →

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Building a Better Photo Blog

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tim

In the Art Biz Coach Website Makeover audio program, Web guru Patricia Velte shares a list of items that should be on every page of your website. It’s important to make every page presentable because you never know where people … Continue reading →

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Better Winter Photography

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Tim

When winter comes, most of us usually hunker down in our bunkers and grouse about how difficult it is to get out and shoot. We complain that it is too cold. Too wet. Too foggy. Too snowy. You name it, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Photography Tips

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Tim

(This just in from Digital Photography School) While many of these may seem simple, click on the link below to read about each item on the Christmas Photo List in more detail. Here are 16 Christmas Photography tips and ideas … Continue reading →

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Photo Blog Visibility

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tim

I have just as much of a challenge with this as, I am sure, many of you. What am I talking about? Getting the message out… to prospective collectors, to prospective galleries, to your fans, etc. This whole computer thing was … Continue reading →

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2012: Make it Special

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Tim

As this year winds down, all too quickly, I am trying to remember what I accomplished in 2011. I know of many things I did, trips I took, tasks I checked off my ever-increasing list. People I met. But what … Continue reading →

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How to prepare for a portfolio review

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Tim

I recently attended a portfolio review as a reviewer for the Society of Photographic Education. Held in Santa Fe, the weather was very crisp, but the sun was shining. I reviewed eight students, from various regional citadels of higher learning. While … Continue reading →

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Art Smarts 101: Your First Photography Exhibition

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tim

You have the desire. You have the talent. You have the drive. People have told you that your work is very good. What’s next? An online show? Perhaps a show at your favorite gallery, downtown? This is probably when you … Continue reading →

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Make your photography blog compelling

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tim

As most of you know, I am a book fanatic. I enjoy reading just about everything I can get my hands on when it comes to photography. Marketing and promotion and another two of my favorite topics. A few months … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to leave a photography site or blog

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tim

You can probably read more than 250 articles about what you should have in your blog/site in order to make it “sticky.” Your goal with any Internet presence is to make that presence as meaningful as possible. You want people to … Continue reading →

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