Deaqon James Photography

07/11/2026

Thinking about doing a workshop/retreat in Costa Rica. How many ***ir would be committed to learning how to scale their business up to six maybe seven figures? And doing it in an amazingly beautiful place?

I will cover all the things that have allowed me to create a multi-six sometimes seven figure bo***ir photography business.

Things that you can immediately apply to your business. If you're interested I will get started planning the models, lessons and the resort and lodging.

This isn't going to be a group shoot. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn how to build and maintain a successful photography business.

A more in-depth continuation of what I talk about on my YouTube channel. What?

You didn't know I have a YouTube channel? www.youtube.com/

Well now you know, and KNOWING is half the battle.

But really, let me know if you've got your passports in order and are looking to learn how to be a better photographer and an even better business person.

06/10/2026

How Kodak’s Shirley Page Set Photography’s Skin-Tone Print Processing Standard

Kodak's Shirley Cards are what was used to set the standard for skin-tones in photography. And the story behind them is great! I was talking to a friend of mine on the phone and he brought up the Shirley Cards and their use. As many of you have seen I enjoy posting my color card photos of models and there is a great difference in two....

Kodak‘s Shirley Cards are what was used to set the standard for skin-tones in photography. And the story behind them is great! I was talking to a friend of mine […]

06/03/2026

Client vs. Customer: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Bo***ir Photography Business

In the world of bo***ir photography, the words client and customer might seem interchangeable. After all, both involve individuals paying for a product or service, right? But there’s a subtle yet significant distinction between the two, and understanding this difference can transform the way you approach your business, build relationships, and elevate your brand....

In the world of bo***ir photography, the words client and customer might seem interchangeable. After all, both involve individuals paying for a product or service, right? But there’s a subtle […]

06/03/2026

Planning Your Location Shoot Pt.2 – Traveling

Planning Travel for Your Location Photo Shoot. In planning your location shoot part one I covered some of the basic pre-planning for your location shoot abroad, and some of the things to remember to do as a photographer taking a team out of the country for some fun shoots. When I left you last you were in the process of planning your shoot sheet, being what shots you were hoping to get while on your trip....

Planning Travel for Your Location Photo Shoot. In planning your location shoot part one I covered some of the basic pre-planning for your location shoot abroad, and some of  the […]

05/21/2026

Planning Your Location Photo Shoots Pt 1.

Steps to Planning Your Location Shoot! I am going to guess that every photographer and model dreams of one day traveling to some exotic locations for shoots, which isn’t unreasonable! It’s part of the job right? ???? OK just maybe traveling to exotic places for photo shoots isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time but for those of us who love it I thought that I would share some of my tips with you....

Steps to Planning Your Location Shoot! I am going to guess that every photographer and model dreams of one day traveling to some exotic locations for shoots, which isn’t unreasonable! It’s part […]

05/21/2026

PLANNING YOUR LOCATION PHOTO SHOOTS RECAP

Location Shooting - Gear You Should Take With You After many people read my articles on planning location shoots; traveling to the location and packing and security for your location shoots I got a lot of questions and I thought I should answer some of them now. Here are the things you need to know that I may have failed to mention previously....

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05/20/2026

5 Photos, 5 Lighting Examples

I was recently told in a facebook group for beginning photographers that I "needed to watch good models work so that I knew all the skill that went into modeling". Some of you know my thoughts on that and others don't but that's for a different post. The topic for this post however was paying models and I told the individual who asked how much they cost that he could under circumstances get them for free....

I was recently told in a facebook group for beginning photographers that I “needed to watch good models work so that I knew all the skill that went into modeling“. Some […]

05/16/2026

STOP Asking For Tips and Tricks To Shoot Your First Wedding!

One of the many ridiculous things I've been seeing for years in Facebook groups are photographers coming up with this "I'm shooting my first wedding what are some tips and tricks" nonsense! Here's the tip. If you have to ask for tips and tricks you have absolutely zero business shooting a wedding. I don't give a damn if you're shooting it for free!...

One of the many ridiculous things I’ve been seeing for years in Facebook groups are photographers coming up with this “I’m shooting my first wedding what are some tips and […]

01/08/2026

Getting one of the final sets almost finished. I am excited to get to shooting in the space. My first shoot in the finished spaces will be on Thursday.

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12/18/2025

I don't know if I mentioned it already but there is a 360 video up on my YouTube channel if you want to check that out. I was doing a test shoot in the studio so you get a full view of the area we were shooting in.

This is yet another test video in 360 degrees behind the scenes of shooting in my studio. The set is yet to be finished but it is almost finished and I wante...