Kelly Cummings's guest appearances

Kelly Cummings

Everybody Hates Self-Publishing

We are Lake Placid

The Localist  with Carrie Rollwagen

Michelle Phillips

Pam Sanderson

Carrie Rollwagen

Susan Rollwagen

Elisa Munoz

Andrew Thomson

Tom Clark

Annie B. Jones

Leslie Johnson

Jeff Potter

Emily Wells

Wendy Hall

Eric Wilson

Jason Smith

Sarah Cook

OwlTail

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed Kelly Cummings, the new chairperson of the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, about her work in state government and priorities for the authority.

Kelly Cummings, ORDA Board chairperson

Kelly Cummings of the Birmingham-based photography studio Spindle Photography joins Carrie on this week’s episode of The Localist. Kelly and Carrie kick off the conversation with how Kelly started and grew her business; they offer some networking tips and discuss how to approach someone you’d like to learn from (never, ever use the phrase “pick your brain!”). Kelly tells us how she utilizes Instagram for Spindle Photography, what you should really focus on when posting, and her current social media strategy. Kelly and Carrie dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of running your own business: websites, accountants, hard stuff you never thought you’d have to learn, and the joy of finally being able to outsource. Kelly tells us the value in setting boundaries, not taking things personally, and still letting your personality show through in your work. Kelly and Carrie talk about Curtsy, the women’s group Kelly created for creatives, explain what a styled shoot is, and give the low down on what a second shooter does. We wrap up the conversation with how Kelly deals with the stress that inevitably comes during shooting a wedding, tells us about the Instagram workshops she offers, leaves us with simple tip for better iPhone photos.  Mentioned in this episode:  Spindle Photography Spindle Photography on Instagram Spindle Photography on Facebook Spindle Photography on Twitter  Creative Mornings Lisa Congdon   Elizabeth Anne Designs Church Street Coffee and Books  Holly Hollon  Birmingham Creative Roundtable  Morgan Trinker

Kelly Cummings of the Birmingham-based photography studio Spindle Photography joins Carrie on this week’s episode of The Localist. Kelly and Carrie kick off the conversation with how Kelly started and grew her business; they offer some networking tips and discuss how to approach someone you’d like to learn from (never, ever use the phrase “pick your brain!”). Kelly tells us how she utilizes Instagram for Spindle Photography, what you should really focus on when posting, and her current social media strategy. Kelly and Carrie dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of running your own business: websites, accountants, hard stuff you never thought you’d have to learn, and the joy of finally being able to outsource. Kelly tells us the value in setting boundaries, not taking things personally, and still letting your personality show through in your work. Kelly and Carrie talk about Curtsy, the women’s group Kelly created for creatives, explain what a styled shoot is, and give the low down on what a second shooter does. We wrap up the conversation with how Kelly deals with the stress that inevitably comes during shooting a wedding, tells us about the Instagram workshops she offers, leaves us with simple tip for better iPhone photos.  Mentioned in this episode:  <a href="https://spindlephotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spindle Photography</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spindlephoto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spindle Photography on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spindlephotography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spindle Photography on Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/spindlephoto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spindle Photography on Twitter</a> <a href="https://creativemornings.com/cities/bhm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Mornings</a> <a href="https://lisacongdon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Congdon</a> <a href="https://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Elizabeth Anne Designs</a> <a href="https://churchstreetshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church Street Coffee and Books </a> <a href="https://www.hollyhollon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Hollon</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BhamCR/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birmingham Creative Roundtable </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morgantrinker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morgan Trinker</a>

Cultivating Networks, Connecting on Social Media and Building Creative Community with Kelly Cummings of Spindle Photography

In this episode, Carrie Rollwagen interviews photographer Kelly Cummings about how to design a social media campaign for your self-published book and book tour. We discuss how to use hashtags, how to deal with Instagram changes and how to spin a lackluster book signing into social media gold.

In this episode, Carrie Rollwagen interviews photographer Kelly Cummings about how to design a social media campaign for your self-published book and book tour. We discuss how to use hashtags, how to deal with Instagram changes and how to spin a lackluster book signing into social media gold.

Meet the Instagrammer: Talking Book Marketing, Selfies and Hashtag Strategy with Photographer Kelly Cummings