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Online shopping junkie, Oreo Lover, Photographer, Educator and Speaker
meet the educator
Terri Baskin started her photography career photographing weddings over 7 years ago. In that time, she has developed her style of photography that has allowed her to attract her dream clients. Since 2015, Terri has been educating other photographers and creative entrepreneurs through conferences, workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Terri has been recognized in local and national online and print publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Essence, TheKnot, Washingtonian Weddings, Black Bride Magazine, Inside Weddings and the NY Times. Terri has developed a referral-based business and serves up to 25 wedding couples each year.
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"Terri, Terri, Terri!!!! Thank you!!!! You don't know how much this has helped me! You have a gift girl and more people need to hear you! Thank you for not only being a friend, but also for helping me with growing my business since relocating to a new state! Thank you!"
Candice Wright, Photographer
“Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Terri! I've taken so many pointers on ways to better manage my business and client experience. Also, I have really put thought into my "Frosting" and how I can stand out in a crowded photography market. ”
Abbey Domond, Photographer
In Their Words
"Terri, Terri, Terri!!!! Thank you!!!! You don't know how much this has helped me! You have a gift girl and more people need to hear you! Thank you for not only being a friend, but also for helping me with growing my business since relocating to a new state! Thank you!"
Candice Wright
“Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Terri! I've taken so many pointers on ways to better manage my business and client experience. Also, I have really put thought into my "Frosting" and how I can stand out in a crowded photography market. ”
Abbey Domond
In Their Words
DAILY ACTIVITY GUIDE
HELPFUL RESOURCES
WORKSHEET:
WHAT'S YOUR FROSTING?
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GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WHILE MAINTAINING A 9-5
E-GUIDE:
SIDE HUSTLE SECRETS
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E-GUIDE:
selling from your strengths
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standing out in a crowded market workbook
E-GUIDE:
WHAT'S YOUR FROSTING?
E-GUIDE:
amazing engagement sessions
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applying your natural skills in business
preparing your clients for their session
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“Her session was gold. Let your effort, energy, and your experience set you apart in your industry”
Dondrea Owens, CPA- The Creative's CFO
“Love Terri Baskin’s analogy of using your frosting to differiente your uniqueness in business”
Simply Sianne, Brand Strategist
In Their Words
"Terri, Terri, Terri!!!! Thank you!!!! You don't know how much this has helped me! You have a gift girl and more people need to hear you! Thank you for not only being a friend, but also for helping me with growing my business since relocating to a new state! Thank you!"
Candice Wright
“Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Terri! I've taken so many pointers on ways to better manage my business and client experience. Also, I have really put thought into my "Frosting" and how I can stand out in a crowded photography market. ”
Abbey Domond
In Their Words
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING VIDEO CHATS
Hey sweet friend! Everyone has to start somewhere in their business. Whether you are just getting started or you feel like there is something that you've seen me share that you would love to learn more about, I am happy to provide hourly one-on-one mentoring for Creatives. I've made mistakes on this journey and I've learned from them, so I want to help prevent you from making those same mistakes. Let's connect to see how I can help!
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PAST AND UPCOMING
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
As someone who maintains a full-time career, while managing a full-time wedding schedule, Terri has experienced first hand that you have to have a solid understanding of yourself and your business in order to keep your sanity. Whether it's sharing how to do both or helping you define your "Frosting", Terri pulls from her corporate side to talk to groups and share her business experiences in a way that's realistic and relatable!
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PAST AND UPCOMING
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2018: Stand Out to Booked Out Summit- February, Online
Bonus Speaker “What’s Your Frosting?”
2018: Creative Launch Summit- January, Online
“Side Hustle Secrets: Growing a Business while Maintaining a 9-5”
2017: Showit United- November, Tempe, AZ
Break-Out Session: “Side Hustle Secrets: Growing a Business while Maintaining a 9-5”
2017: Showit United- November, Tempe, AZ
Five Minute Fuel: “What’s Your Frosting?”
2016: Showit United- November, Tempe, AZ
Shoot Leader: “Natural Lighting for All Skin Tones”
2016: BlackBride- DC Bridal Brunch- May, Washington, DC
Panelist: “Wedding Planning Q&A”
2015: WeSpeak Conference- October, Atlanta, GA
Panelist: “Vendor Collaboration on Wedding Days”
2020: The Reset Conference- Lexington, KY
Keynote Speaker- “What’s Your Frosting?: Finding Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Market”
2019: Creative 24/7 Online
"How to Wow- 3 Ways to Rock Your Client Experience"
2019: Creative at Heart Conference- June, NC
Keynote Speaker- “What’s Your Frosting?: Finding Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Market”
2018: Creative at Heart Conference- November, NC
Breakout Speaker- “What’s Your Frosting?: Finding Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Market”
2018: Showit United- November- Tempe, AZ
Keynote Speaker- “Mastering Your Mix: How to Attract and Wow Dream Clients”
2018: Showit United- November 2018- Tempe, AZ
Styled Shoot Leader- “Desert Glam: The Art of Shooting High-End Weddings”
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WHAT'S IN MY BAG?
Gear
Cameras:
NIKON D750
ACCESSORIES:
HOLDFAST STRAPS
BLACK RAPID STRAPS
FLASHES:
FLASHPOINT R2
FLASHPOINT AD200
MAGMOD:
MAGSPHERE
MAGGRIP
MAGGRID
MAGSHOE
BAGS:
THINK TANK AIRPORT NAVIGATOR
ONA BRIXTON
LENSES:
NIKON 50MM 1.4
NIKON 58MM 1.2
NIKON 60MM 2.8
NIKON 85MM 1.4
NIKON 24-70MM 2.8
NIKON 70-200MM 2.8
BUSINESS BOOKS THAT I LOVE
This book is a great lesson in discipline and making daily choices that will give you the outcome you desire.
why i like this book
Education
This book changed my thinking and helped me realize that I don't need to overanalyze every decision there is to make. It gives practical steps to a mind shift change.
why i like this book
This book is a great read for understanding how ego can be the very thing in the way of us excelling on our journey.
why i like this book
This book reminds me to think about ways to make my business and my client experience stand out in the minds of my clients and potential clients.
why i like this book
This book is such an easy read with so many quick motivating messages from the world of advertising. The scenarios and quotes can be easily applied to any creative outlet.
why i like this book
This book explains how the people working under your brand should also be equipped to be able to give their best. If you consider yourself a leader, check this book out.
why i like this book
MY FAVORITE RESOURCES
Website platform that uses drag and drop to create stunning websites.
SHOWIT
Education
Fast and easy culling software. It's how I select the images to keep and edit from each session or wedding.
PHOTO MECHANIC
The editing software that I use for faster and efficient editing.
LIGHTROOM
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This is the e-mail platform that I use to communicate with clients and e-mail list subscribers. Use the link below to get 50% off!
flodesk
Client Management System that tracks invoices, contracts and client communication.
honeybook
Online Gallery system that displays images beautifully. It's also how I deliver my clients files.
CLOUDSPOT
Online storage and back-up of my important files.
dropbox
I use this to select and prepare my images for Instagram posts. Images can also be labeled for hashtag purposes.
plann
It's Amazon, duh! I make the most of my prime membership for orders that I need and want quickly!
amazon prime
This is the online tool that I use for my my clients to proof their wedding album. It allows them to make notes on each page that I can see on my end. It streamlines the album design process.
album exposure
Fast and easy album design software. I'm not sure how I made it before this!
smart albums
I use this for addition editing should I need it for my photos. I use the CC version of Photoshop to keep up with the most recent updates.
adobe photoshop
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