Hey OSP,
It's been just over a year since I relocated to Austin, TX and everything has been simply amazing. Most of of the OSP regulars know my story, but for the new folks here's a quick recap:
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising. My first wedding 3 years ago was shot with a rented Canon 10D and a kit lens. Last year I sold all my Canon stuff, and changed to Nikon: 3 D200s, a bunch of primes, macros, zooms, and flashes. All this without ever going into debt to buy new gear. As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I still haven't bought an ad in a magazine or on a website, and I'm 1/3 of the way to my '08 numbers. At the beginning of every season, my wife and I plan out our vacation schedule. Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
I'm very thankful and deeply indebted to many, many people who have helped my business the past few years in California, Texas, and across the USA.
Of course, I've wanted to give something back to all the people who have helped me, and I think I've found a way to do it, and increase their business, put more money in your pocket, and have more fun with the entire process all without hurting my own business by giving away my marketing secrets.
Most photographers have something to sell to improve your workflow, a whiz-bang gadget to help you take better pictures, or a DVD outlining their success. I have none of that. What I'm pitching won't cost you a cent, but will require a commitment of 1-2 hours maximum. If it works, YOU will have more clients next year - If it doesn't it didn't cost you a penny.
Thanks for reading this far. If you are interested, I can send you an e-mail outlining what you can do.
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers,
Eric
PS: Many of you know I’m on a bunch of different message boards. I’m only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community. Let’s not spread this offer to other sites - yet.
Full Version: An Experiment in Marketing
Thanks Eric. Please add me to your list!!
chad @ chadbaileyphoto . com
chad @ chadbaileyphoto . com
very intrigued...
jessicamesser@aol.com
jessicamesser@aol.com
QUOTE(Eric Hegwer @ November 9 2007, 01:57 PM) 
Hey OSP,
It's been just over a year since I relocated to Austin, TX and everything has been simply amazing. Most of of the OSP regulars know my story, but for the new folks here's a quick recap:
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising. My first wedding 3 years ago was shot with a rented Canon 10D and a kit lens. Last year I sold all my Canon stuff, and changed to Nikon: 3 D200s, a bunch of primes, macros, zooms, and flashes. All this without ever going into debt to buy new gear. As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I still haven't bought an ad in a magazine or on a website, and I'm 1/3 of the way to my '08 numbers. At the beginning of every season, my wife and I plan out our vacation schedule. Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
I'm very thankful and deeply indebted to many, many people who have helped my business the past few years in California, Texas, and across the USA.
Of course, I've wanted to give something back to all the people who have helped me, and I think I've found a way to do it, and increase their business, put more money in your pocket, and have more fun with the entire process all without hurting my own business by giving away my marketing secrets.
Most photographers have something to sell to improve your workflow, a whiz-bang gadget to help you take better pictures, or a DVD outlining their success. I have none of that. What I'm pitching won't cost you a cent, but will require a commitment of 1-2 hours maximum. If it works, YOU will have more clients next year - If it doesn't it didn't cost you a penny.
Thanks for reading this far. If you are interested, I can send you an e-mail outlining what you can do.
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers,
Eric
PS: Many of you know I'm on a bunch of different message boards. I'm only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community. Let's not spread this offer to other sites - yet.
It's been just over a year since I relocated to Austin, TX and everything has been simply amazing. Most of of the OSP regulars know my story, but for the new folks here's a quick recap:
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising. My first wedding 3 years ago was shot with a rented Canon 10D and a kit lens. Last year I sold all my Canon stuff, and changed to Nikon: 3 D200s, a bunch of primes, macros, zooms, and flashes. All this without ever going into debt to buy new gear. As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I still haven't bought an ad in a magazine or on a website, and I'm 1/3 of the way to my '08 numbers. At the beginning of every season, my wife and I plan out our vacation schedule. Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
I'm very thankful and deeply indebted to many, many people who have helped my business the past few years in California, Texas, and across the USA.
Of course, I've wanted to give something back to all the people who have helped me, and I think I've found a way to do it, and increase their business, put more money in your pocket, and have more fun with the entire process all without hurting my own business by giving away my marketing secrets.
Most photographers have something to sell to improve your workflow, a whiz-bang gadget to help you take better pictures, or a DVD outlining their success. I have none of that. What I'm pitching won't cost you a cent, but will require a commitment of 1-2 hours maximum. If it works, YOU will have more clients next year - If it doesn't it didn't cost you a penny.
Thanks for reading this far. If you are interested, I can send you an e-mail outlining what you can do.
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers,
Eric
PS: Many of you know I'm on a bunch of different message boards. I'm only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community. Let's not spread this offer to other sites - yet.
I am so curious! kerri at taylorgreyphotography dot com
Thanks buddy!
Sounds like yet another Hegwer scam! 
J/K I too am interested.
johnny [at] johnmagnoski [dot] com
J/K I too am interested.
johnny [at] johnmagnoski [dot] com
QUOTE(Eric Hegwer @ November 9 2007, 01:57 PM)
Hey OSP,
It's been just over a year since I relocated to Austin, TX and everything has been simply amazing. Most of of the OSP regulars know my story, but for the new folks here's a quick recap:
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising. My first wedding 3 years ago was shot with a rented Canon 10D and a kit lens. Last year I sold all my Canon stuff, and changed to Nikon: 3 D200s, a bunch of primes, macros, zooms, and flashes. All this without ever going into debt to buy new gear. As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I still haven't bought an ad in a magazine or on a website, and I'm 1/3 of the way to my '08 numbers. At the beginning of every season, my wife and I plan out our vacation schedule. Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
I'm very thankful and deeply indebted to many, many people who have helped my business the past few years in California, Texas, and across the USA.
Of course, I've wanted to give something back to all the people who have helped me, and I think I've found a way to do it, and increase their business, put more money in your pocket, and have more fun with the entire process all without hurting my own business by giving away my marketing secrets.
Most photographers have something to sell to improve your workflow, a whiz-bang gadget to help you take better pictures, or a DVD outlining their success. I have none of that. What I'm pitching won't cost you a cent, but will require a commitment of 1-2 hours maximum. If it works, YOU will have more clients next year - If it doesn't it didn't cost you a penny.
Thanks for reading this far. If you are interested, I can send you an e-mail outlining what you can do.
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers,
Eric
PS: Many of you know I'm on a bunch of different message boards. I'm only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community. Let's not spread this offer to other sites - yet.
It's been just over a year since I relocated to Austin, TX and everything has been simply amazing. Most of of the OSP regulars know my story, but for the new folks here's a quick recap:
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising. My first wedding 3 years ago was shot with a rented Canon 10D and a kit lens. Last year I sold all my Canon stuff, and changed to Nikon: 3 D200s, a bunch of primes, macros, zooms, and flashes. All this without ever going into debt to buy new gear. As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I still haven't bought an ad in a magazine or on a website, and I'm 1/3 of the way to my '08 numbers. At the beginning of every season, my wife and I plan out our vacation schedule. Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
I'm very thankful and deeply indebted to many, many people who have helped my business the past few years in California, Texas, and across the USA.
Of course, I've wanted to give something back to all the people who have helped me, and I think I've found a way to do it, and increase their business, put more money in your pocket, and have more fun with the entire process all without hurting my own business by giving away my marketing secrets.
Most photographers have something to sell to improve your workflow, a whiz-bang gadget to help you take better pictures, or a DVD outlining their success. I have none of that. What I'm pitching won't cost you a cent, but will require a commitment of 1-2 hours maximum. If it works, YOU will have more clients next year - If it doesn't it didn't cost you a penny.
Thanks for reading this far. If you are interested, I can send you an e-mail outlining what you can do.
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
Cheers,
Eric
PS: Many of you know I'm on a bunch of different message boards. I'm only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community. Let's not spread this offer to other sites - yet.
Why not post it here so we can all read it? If it's any good then share. If not then don't!
Very interested. Thank you for the offer. Please add me to the list of interested OSPers.
tana@tanahuffman.com
tana@tanahuffman.com
Please add my name to the list.
matthewgcook {at} gmail {dot} com
Thanks
matthewgcook {at} gmail {dot} com
Thanks
Can I be added to the list?
katiebev@gmail.com
katiebev@gmail.com
Count me in.
scott [at] scottbolster [dot] com
scott [at] scottbolster [dot] com
How can we say no to that? I'm excited to see what you have planned 
Lindsey@PurebyLindsey.com
Lindsey@PurebyLindsey.com
O.k. I'm curious ....go ahead and send me an email to:
deborah150 at hotmail.com
deborah150 at hotmail.com
Add me to the list of the curious
Lauren at laurenwrightphoto dot com
Lauren at laurenwrightphoto dot com
I'm curious...
melissareidphotography @ yahoo . com
thanks for doing this...
melissareidphotography @ yahoo . com
thanks for doing this...
QUOTE(danwatkins @ November 9 2007, 11:23 AM)
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude...you need some kids!
Jenn and I are still practicing
To everyone that wants the details posted on OSP, here is a bit more info:
The whole thing needs to be polished - some finishing touches, a bit of editing, and some constructive comments to make it perfect. that's what I need from all of you! Trust me, once you hear the idea, you will go - duh, why didn't I think of that?
And -
For everyone that is sending PM's - please just add you name to the list so everything is in once place. It's actually easier for me that way.
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me! me! me! oh! oh! pick me!!
info {at} kevinkingphoto.com
Thanks Eric. You rock man.
info {at} kevinkingphoto.com
Thanks Eric. You rock man.
Thanks, Eric, please add me to your list.
victoria at vlpics . com
victoria at vlpics . com
Me too please.
emily [at] solacearts [dot] com
emily [at] solacearts [dot] com
I wanna see! smith@dlsphotography.com
Thanks!
Thanks!
And me!
kphypuckett at insightbb dot com
Thank you!
kphypuckett at insightbb dot com
Thank you!
Very interesting.
info (at) daydreamconcepts.com
info (at) daydreamconcepts.com
QUOTE
I went from a 40 hour a week biochemist to a fully independent 30+ weddings a year photographer with absolutely zero dollars spent on advertising.
You should be SO proud!QUOTE
changed to Nikon:
I knew you were smart!
QUOTE
As soon as the D3 is released, I've got my name down for 2 of them, too.
I'm jealous!QUOTE
Last year we spent 21 days in Europe, this Christmas, New Years, and my birthday we will be in Rome and Paris, and next summer we already have our plane tickets for a 30 day travel extravaganza around the Baltic Coast.
OKAY, now you're just bragging!!!!!
QUOTE
Just reply to this post with your e-mail and I'll add you to the list.
amitphotography@verizon.net
QUOTE
I’m only offering this to OSP members right now, mostly because of the honest answers everyone provides here, as well as the general Openness of the community.
It really is a great place, isn't it? Thanks for sharing Eric.
Ginger
Put us in the hopper too Eric!
info@mcwarrenphoto.com
info@mcwarrenphoto.com
I'll throw my name in to.
ernie@kadephotography.com
Thank's
ernie@kadephotography.com
Thank's
ashley@ashleybartoletti.com
thanks
thanks
sweet!
christina@capturetheexperience.com
Thanks!!
christina@capturetheexperience.com
Thanks!!
I'd like to play, too.
osp at merrillphotography dot com
osp at merrillphotography dot com
I'll bite. And I'm happy to help with the review/polish part if I can...
paige AT paigeelizabeth.net
paige AT paigeelizabeth.net
Can't wait to learn the secret handshake!
info at mattrichman dot com
info at mattrichman dot com
I'd be interested too!
info [at] studiovitae.com
Thanks!
info [at] studiovitae.com
Thanks!
Sign me up!!!
jacque@jacquelynnphoto.com
jacque@jacquelynnphoto.com
Thank you in advance, please add me as well. I cant wait to see what you have. When do we find out?
Oh, and
CONGRATULATIONS
Ron@SouthernWeddingPhotography.com
Oh, and
CONGRATULATIONS
Ron@SouthernWeddingPhotography.com
Would love to hear more!
kim@plumdaisyphotography.com
kim@plumdaisyphotography.com
I'm very curious! Congrats on all of your success!
sales [at] elizabethcrookphoto.com
sales [at] elizabethcrookphoto.com
damonnoisette [a t] gmail.com
Ok, you got me. I'm curious. Please add me to your list. Thanks!
lou at steadfastdesigns dot com
lou at steadfastdesigns dot com
Hi Eric,
I'm curious too... ;-)
info at billcawley dot com
Thanks for sharing!
I'm curious too... ;-)
info at billcawley dot com
Thanks for sharing!
candy@cfcphotography.com
Count me in...
Candy
Count me in...
Candy
Me too please
thood1@cox.net
thood1@cox.net
I'm down.
stevie -at- steviephotography -dot- com
stevie -at- steviephotography -dot- com
That is an extremely generous offer you made. Count me in as well.
christosphotography ~ at~ gmail ~dot~ com
christosphotography ~ at~ gmail ~dot~ com
I'd like to see this also. Thanks.
jeff@wulfphotography.com
jeff@wulfphotography.com
i'd love to hear your secret, too.
nely @ nelyphoto.com
nely @ nelyphoto.com
I hope this will be a blessing because it comes at a time of great need an uncertainty in my family. Please add me to the list.
ramiro@rosyspix.com
ramiro@rosyspix.com
QUOTE(nely @ November 9 2007, 03:38 PM)
i'd love to hear your secret, too.
nely @ nelyphoto.com
nely @ nelyphoto.com
I am open/ adding my name to the list
mmoore@netrockets.com
I'm gonna cut this off when I get to 100
Count me in!
jayc@jcastrophotography.com
did I make the cut?
jayc@jcastrophotography.com
did I make the cut?
Ooo la la... I want to be in Paris with my husband next year!!
Thanks!
brandi@brandibrownphoto.com
Thanks!
brandi@brandibrownphoto.com
For me?
jebbgraff@gmail.com
jebbgraff@gmail.com
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