Want to know WHY it's worth it?

About two years ago (right before I joined NOBS), I was the queen of the $700 wedding and portraits? Forget about it. I had no idea on portraits. Actually, I didn't have much of a clue about weddings either.

Enter NOBS.

Now I have sold some $3500 weddings, I have a studio that is about 2000 sq. ft. and I am doing portraits and working on selling LARGE portraits. ***This month, I sold $7,000 of photos in a day and a half. Really. And I had the guts to go after that business (and now I'm going after other versions of the same opportunity) all because of NOBS and people that I met on NOBS.***


WONDERING WHETHER OR NOT IT IS WORTH THE MONEY?

Would you like to raise your prices to 3-5x's what they are now and still have clients knocking down your door?

Do you want an insanely supportive family of fellow photographers helping you every step of the way?

The difference between the businesses that fail and the businesses that take off like crazy is the willingness to reach out for help. NOBS and it's members offer that help to everyone here.

And no, Rob and Hodgy didn't put me up to this testimonial. I love this place.

Here are some photos of my not quite finished studio. I was just so excited when I received my studio furniture today that I had to set it up and take photos only to have to tear it down again to finish painting.

The first photo is my shooting space/camera room. It's 30x40. I just moved the shooting space out of the first room and into its own room- thus the total mess. I have about 30-40 backdrops to put in there. Plus all the shelving and props. I'm so glad to finally have the shooting space separate from the office area!

The others are of the office/client consultation room which is 25x35. I'm not done painting yet, but it will be very nice when it's done.

I also joined for the forums I have learned so much from everyone here.

Kris,
You have a beautiful studio, may you have great success!

Bob

Beautiful!

Wonderful job. Thanks for inspiring us all.

Adam

I needed this today! Thanks for the inspiration!

very inspiring - congratulations!

Kris I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!! You go girl!

I'll post some updated studio photos soon so people who are wondering if NOBS can really do "that much" for a person will be able to see for themselves.

I just recently posted some old 2004 stuff and some new 2007 stuff to show some growth. I thought I'd post it here so people who are thinking of joining will see the difference NOBS can make for them.

So here we go with some old 2004 stuff. One of my first real paid weddings- 2004- $399.

Now let me show you what NOBS can do for you.

Those last five images are all NO FLASH ALL NATURAL LIGHT images.

Here are a few more from my 2007 stuff.

And a few more recent ones. ALL stuff that I learned on NOBS.

These are early 2003-2004. I went through an "everything has to have a border phase." Sorry.

Please keep in mind that I had never touched a studio light, let alone thought about using one, before about 18 months ago.

Here are a few more to show the difference.

Here are a few from a wedding in 2004 that I am almost ashamed to claim. But you have to start somewhere right?

And now some from 2007 after almost exactly two years on NOBS.

Now ask yourself if two years worth of $20 per month is worth it to go from THAT to THAT?

Heck yeah! Double that would still be a bargain.

On top of all the download tutorials, you have almost 1000 members here- all ready to talk you through whatever you need help with- anytime. This place is not like other forums. So drop your ego at the door, join up, and then post your flops, your mess ups, your good lord what happened there images... And ask for help. Even the seasoned pros here discuss new ways to do things and new ideas. Just fantastic stuff.

Here are two engagement sessions of mine. The first one here is from July of 2005. This was four months before I joined NOBS. I've been here for two years now.

Here are my results after two years on NOBS. I just did this engagement session last week.