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photographers: use the gear that you already have to create another passive income- my diy photobooth for events, weddings and parties to make more money

Feb 122 min read

photographers: use the gear that you already have to create another passive income- my diy photobooth for events, weddings and parties to make more money

Looking for a great secondary income as a photographer ? I'm going to tell you my favorite thing that I figured out couple years ago love...

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20+ best photography videography podcast creative hourly rental spaces in Hampton Roads, Virginia | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News |2024 edition

Christal Marshall

Feb 56 min read

20+ best photography videography podcast creative hourly rental spaces in Hampton Roads, Virginia | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News |2024 edition

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of photography, capturing moments in a controlled and creative environment is crucial. Whether...

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5+ Creative photography ideas on a budget- studio portrait photoshoot

Christal Marshall

Jan 22 min read

5+ Creative photography ideas on a budget- studio portrait photoshoot

Here are five creative photography lighting ideas using a disco ball, a single light, kaleidoscope, colored cellophane, and more: Disco...

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Two things that will sustain your business for over a decade

Christal Marshall

Dec 22, 20232 min read

Two things that will sustain your business for over a decade

Let me share a lesson with you after 12 years of being in business. You need two things two things to keep you going. You need your...

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Christal Marshall

Sep 20, 20231 min read

9 time saving tips for business owners

⏱️⏱️As a busy business owner, every second counts. It's crucial to find ways to save time and be more efficient. 📣📣Luckily, there are...

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for me, having a work life balance is a myth with Homeschooling and owning businesses

Christal Marshall

Sep 15, 20232 min read

for me, having a work life balance is a myth with Homeschooling and owning businesses

I think for me having that work-life balance is a myth. I'd rather have a work-life integration where my kids see me shopping - my kids...

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5 myths about owning a small business debunked

Christal Marshall

Aug 29, 20232 min read

5 myths about owning a small business debunked

❌Myth: You need a lot of money to start a business. ❤️Reality: While capital is important, it's not the sole determinant of starting a...

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Our favorite home school preschool first grade 2nd grade, Tool for teaching, math and measuring

Christal Marshall

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Our favorite home school preschool first grade 2nd grade, Tool for teaching, math and measuring

Preschool and elementary kids benefit from using measuring cups for fractions in cooking and math for several reasons. First and...

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9 top favorite hourly studio rental photography spaces venues in Hampton Roads

Christal Marshall

Aug 24, 20234 min read

9 top favorite hourly studio rental photography spaces venues in Hampton Roads

In the dynamic world of photography, the choice between renting and owning a studio space is a decision that can significantly impact...

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75% of my homeschooling is this subject and it might surprise you

Christal Marshall

Aug 21, 20232 min read

75% of my homeschooling is this subject and it might surprise you

75% of what I teach is social skills, how to handle conflict, how to do relationships How to shop for food How to live an adult life and...

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This $20 watch can reduce your kids desire for screen time- homeschool tips

Christal Marshall

Aug 7, 20231 min read

This $20 watch can reduce your kids desire for screen time- homeschool tips

A parenting Question I got this week from a grandma at the grocery store: “hey, how can I reduce screen time with my kids?- I really...

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Are your teens triggering you as parent? See this homeschool tip

Christal Marshall

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Are your teens triggering you as parent? See this homeschool tip

I want to share a parenting approach with you from a home school mom, that reparenting myself -re learning strategies, throwing...

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How do I do it all? Working, family and homeschooling?

Christal Marshall

Aug 1, 20233 min read

How do I do it all? Working, family and homeschooling?

I’m a home school, mom self-employed for the last ten plus years. I'm going to let you know something that after all of these years of...

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DIY photo portrait posing table - for headshots - pro tips

Christal Marshall

Jul 29, 20233 min read

DIY photo portrait posing table - for headshots - pro tips

Hey guys, it's Christal Marshall. I'm in my garage today, I'm going to show you a really cool thing that me and my husband came up with...

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How much does it cost to start a photo business?

Christal Marshall

Jul 28, 20232 min read

How much does it cost to start a photo business?

What is the cost of starting a photo business? 💡Starting a photography business requires careful consideration and investment in...

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Subjects we need teach our children in 2023 homeschool mom tips

Christal Marshall

Jul 28, 20232 min read

Subjects we need teach our children in 2023 homeschool mom tips

Subject that we need to cover with kids In 2023: Situational awareness. We need to make sure that our kids know and kind of Judge...

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Three life lessons I’ve learned after 10+ years at Homeschooling

Christal Marshall

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Three life lessons I’ve learned after 10+ years at Homeschooling

Life lessons I have learned from home schooling kids for ten plus years. ❤️Number one, you gotta pace yourself. It is a marathon, not a...

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How to prevent summer slump in kids -Veteran homeschool mom and former teacher tips

Christal Marshall

Jul 26, 20232 min read

How to prevent summer slump in kids -Veteran homeschool mom and former teacher tips

Afraid of Summer slump? Let me give you some mom Protips - homeschooler veteran homeschooling here- for ten plus years - of how you can...

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Christal Marshall

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Stop buying pencils for your

Home school mom, Pro tip here. If you have kids that is hard for them to write- pencils smudge, and break and tips break and mechanical...

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Christal Marshall

Jul 19, 20233 min read

Homeschooling faq:

Homeschool mom for the past ten plus years here and I'm going to let you know the number one comment I get on my posts is comment “what...

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community over competition

small business owner (white)

small business owner (black)

that is your superpower

be - you- tiful.

we make a living by what we get, but we make a live by what we give

self made boss

photography is my cardio

give hope.

do something amazing today

shoot edit eat sleep

everyone is a photographer until ....