In our FB group, we're always helping each other navigate tough situations with clients. A lot (and I mean A LOT) of these tough situations can often be avoided when you have really good, open conversations from the beginning.

Almost always, the stickiest situations and most questions are around copyright and usage.

Not sure what these conversations need to look like?

We have a few existing resources for you!

We dive into client relations in our Business of Interior Photography Masterclass, but we also have some free resources to help get you going!

Our freebie Discovery Call Guide goes through the must-ask questions on that first call with a potential client. It helps make sure that the call is a 2-way conversation.

We also have a few Field Notes that talk about important conversations to have, the onboarding process, and what to do in case of infringements.

• Building a Successful Client Onboarding Workflow

• How to Educate Clients on Licensing

• Onboarding 101: How to Add a New Client to Your Workflow

• When Your Photos Are Used Without Permission  (hopefully this info is never needed, but it's inevitable in today's digital world)

So next time you have a potential client on the phone, make sure you educate, ask questions, and come to terms that you are both clear on.

I'm so proud of how The Grove community and the interior/arch photographer community in general spoke up this past week. Keep it up!