Danny Ferretti

Tanned and oiled bodies glistening on exotic beaches. The comforting smell of freshly mowed grass. The inevitable end of summer. While these may define the very essence of August, we should also acknowledge the fact that August is the start of the holiday calendar season. Wait. Calendars? In August? If you’re planning on shooting all-new photos, nailing down your theme and budget is paramount. Only after you’ve reached those milestones can you start thinking about your wardrobe and location.

Using social media to sell subscriptions to your premium content is neither easy nor simple. Mainstream social media platforms tend to have strict — if not downright archaic — policies regarding what kinds of photos or images you can post. On most of these sites, a nude photo will be immediately taken down at best; at worst, it could get your account deleted. So, how do you sell subscriptions to your nude or explicit content without teasing that content with actual nude photos?

Chaos will find you. No matter how carefully you cross your t’s and dot your i’s, eventually chaos is still going to creep into your best-laid plans, hijack your time and energy, and derail your day and your psyche. There’s nothing you can do to avoid these occasional calamities — what matters is being ready to respond when chaos strikes.