Lynn Cobb — Me (age 8) & my golden retriever Duffy in 1974.

What I have learned over my 25 year career as a portrait photographer…

• Be generous and help the next one in line • Use the equipment that you have, save for what you want • Spend carefully, debt is never worth the stress • You don’t have to pick just one category / niche to photograph - it’s good to have a variety of income streams • There are many personalities of people, so be patient with your clients • Always talk with your client about what they envision for the photoshoot (locations, clothing, feeling of the photos) so you can shoot for exactly what they want • Be organized and let your clients know “what to expect” about your process of photography and final delivery of products • There are many ways to run a photography business - what works for one person, might not work for you • Keep things simple • Find one or two photographers that you really like and learn from them • Create a personal photography project - it’s so rewarding when you have a personal passion to share with the world.

“A great portrait shows the essence of who you are in the environments that move your soul. ”

-Lynn Cobb

What People Are Saying

“Lynn Cobb photography is AMAZING! ♥️ Everything about it- the process, Lynn’s attention to detail, the ease at which she photographs and her photo selection process! I highly recommend! Book early!”

— Kerrie - portrait client

“Lynn did a terrific job with individual photos of our whole firm for our Buist Byars & Taylor website. She is patient, has a good eye, and got shots that really captured each person. I would highly recommend Lynn Cobb.”

— Ashley S.- corporate client

It was such a pleasure to work with you Lynn. I have always admired your work and thrilled we have Charlotte’s senior year documented in a gorgeous album that includes the whole family. Thank you is not enough to express how happy we were with everything from beginning to end.”