Author: Shubhi Mall

Shubhi Mall is a digital marketing strategist and has worked with several startups and MNCs. When not working she is probably traveling, eating, blogging or watching web-series.

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10 Fastest Ways To Gear Up Your Dooming Photography Business On a Limited Budget

10 photography ideas
10 photography ideas

There are times when photographers have slow times in their business, but then I believe they are just temporary phases and depart too soon. Some do immensely great business while others with low times have ample of free time. And that’s the best time to implement some amazing photography business ideas and make some money. not only photographers with low times but also photographers looking for an extra income can apply these strategies to earn some money. After all, there is nothing bad in having an extra income.

1. Writing E-books or Articles

Writing e-books or articles in the area of niche on a popular forum will bring more publicity to your trade. Provide articles that are information based and don’t forget to include your website link and a brief biography. I consider it one of the great photography business idea.

2. Build an Awesome Website – One of the Best Photography Business Idea

Building an effective website that is primed with search engine optimization. The best thing about it is that it cost less than the ads in yellow pages and it dynamically boosts up your sales. In case you are planning to get a website then you may also contact Sachetwalker – Namrata. We are offering website development services at a very budget friendly price.

3. Build a Relationship

Writing a newsletter and blog is an excellent way for free advertising which also helps in building a relationship with your potential customers. Share special offers with them. Interact via comments and mails. If your subscriber base gets pretty large you can also make extra income by selling advertising on your blog.

4. Share Your Business Card

In just a few cents per day, you can practically do free advertising. Hand out your business card daily. Get a bit creative with your card like different business cards for different occasions. You can also put it inside the envelope when you visit to pay your bills.

5. Exchange Domain Links

Exchange your domain links with another successful running website of similar niche. This will make your website to become more popular and you will get easy exposure to your service. Make sure you link to high-quality websites because this will help you to rank at higher position on the search engines.

6.  Extend to the Social Network Community

Make yourself available on social network groups and participate in group discussions and business events. Know more and more people, offer your valuable advice.This will increase credibility in your social group.

7.  Get Your Customers Engaged

Organize online contests for T-shirts or logo making and give free coupons as a prize. This will give your customers an active role in encouraging your business.

8. Create an Online Account on Local Merchant Directory

Creating an account with Yahoo or Yelp can help you to get free local online visibility. Although you can also buy sponsorship ads and stay at the top of the page. You can also choose to upgrade for a small monthly charge too.

9.  Sending E-Cards

You can choose to send goodwill cards for various occasions to your important clients or customers. Greeting cards always bring huge grace and you are always in the people’s tops list. It is one of the best way to use your lovely pictures.

Photography Business Ideas
Photography Business Ideas

10. Try Affiliate Marketing

Create a website and publish your photographs for entertainment purpose. Ad ad sense and try affiliate marketing. This way you can earn money and can run a part time business.

So what are you waiting for? Opt any photography business idea and start working on it. You will certainly get amazing results and enjoy your photography.

Have a Happy Photographing 🙂 

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India Asia

Things You Must Know Before Going On Triund Trek

Triund trek is a popular Trek in Himachal with picturesque views. It is the perfect trek for people who are beginners. The trek is not very difficult and is counted among the easier ones.

The Starting Point

We started our trek from Galu. Some people start their trek from Bhagsu Nag waterfall. You can either start the trek from Mc Leodgunj or can come till Galu on a vehicle. The road till Galu is quite craggy and narrow but, the pahadi drivers are proficient enough to drive and drop you safely to the start point – Galu Devi temple. It takes approx. 4-5 hours of trekking to reach the Triund top.

The Starting point of the trek

It is recommended for new trekkers to take a trekking package from a reputed tour operator.

Triund Trek Package Detail

Our package had the following inclusions

  • Accommodation in tents on sharing basis
  • 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner & 1 Breakfast and tea or coffee
  • Sleeping tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and toilet tents
  • English-speaking professional mountain guide, cook and kitchen helper
    Bonfire

When you walk up towards the mountain you will find narrow paths with beautiful views.

We kept on walking and the houses in the town started appearing tiny and then disappeared.

Throughout the Triund trek, you will find lush-green mountains, dense forest and beautiful views.

Picturesque View

All that we could see was nature, pine trees and mountains. Somewhere below the white mountain covered with snow was the Triund Top – Our Destination

This journey seemed to be an experience of a lifetime. Although we had our phones on the name of technology, at this point it was just a mere camera for us and we had to save our batteries for the next day also. We were far away from our daily life surrounded by technology, laptop, desktop, online food ordering and transportation apps. We had to save our water, food and walk on our own, unlike our daily routines. Isn’t it an experience of a lifetime?

The best thing about trekking is that you do a lot of physical work and breathe fresh air.

The Mid of the Trek

By the time we started feeling tedious we saw this beautiful view which again energized us again.

Somewhere below the white mountain was the Triund top where we had to spend the night. I and my small group were completely mesmerized by the view and excited to reach the top.

Magic view point

The Change In Weather

As we trekked up the path becomes narrower and the weather unpredictable. From the last 20 hours, we had witnessed all the weather changes from a bright sunny day in Delhi to the pleasant cold weather in Mc Leodgunj and rain here on the way to Triund top. After the rain, our trek becomes a bit difficult due to the mud but it was doable. If Triund is 10,632 feet above sea level then we were approx 8000 ft above the sea level.

If your water and energy drinks are over do not worry because you will see small shops on your way selling essential items. But, the price was 3X or more of the MRP.

The Triund Top

We spent our night on in a tent. Dinner was provided by the tour operator. The mountain next to the top was appearing magnificent because of the full moon. The wind was quite violent and felt like it would take off our tent. But, you need not worry as the guides were there to take care.

The next day we woke up to a beautiful sunny day and packed our belongings to go down to the base camp.

If you had ever been to Triund share the experience below in the comment. If you are planning and need any information regarding the trek to ask in the comment box. We will be happy to help you.

Happy Trekking!

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Jaigarh Fort-A Popular Tourist Attraction In Jaipur

Jaigarh Fort-
Jaigarh Fort-A Popular Tourist Attraction In Jaipur

After exploring the Nahargarh Fort, I headed toward the Jaigarh Fort. The distance between Jaigarh and Nahargarh Fort is approx 6.3 Kms. From Jaipur city, it is approx 15 Kms.

Jaigarh Fort View

Best Time To Visit: the best time to visit this fort is during the winter season when the Mercury is dropped down and the weather is pleasant.

Timings Of the fort timings are from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Entry Ticket of Jaigarh Fort: The entry ticket is INR 35/person.

I hired a guide and trust me it is always entertaining and interesting. You get to know a lot of stories and secret locations which you can not find on your own.

The Thick Walls Of the Fort

This Fort was built by Jai Singh 2 in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort. The entrance of this Fort had a steep pavement which leads to the main gate known as Dungar Darwaza. The Fort drew me to an imaginary world. I tried to visualize the fort when it was alive but couldn’t reach the limit.

View of fort’s One End

A steep Pavement leads you to the main gate of the Fort called Dungar Darwaza. The Fort had many secret passages. These passages helped the rulers to escape in emergency or attacks. It is also said that one of the secret passage in this Fort leads to the Amer Fort which is approx 7 Kms.

The central watchtower on a raised ground provides an excellent vista of the surrounding landscape.

Lake View From the Fort

The fort is highly fortified with thick walls of red sandstone. The Walls are spread over a layout plan with a length of 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and a width of 1 kilometre (0.62 mi).

It also has an impressive square garden known as “Charbagh garden” (50 metres (160 ft) square). The Garden looks beautiful from the top of the fort.

Side View Of the Fort

The guide took us to see the world’s largest cannon on wheels which is kept in this fort. This cannon is named as Jaivana. It was built in Jaigarh’s foundry in the year 1720. Many say that the cannon was used only once (that too for trial purpose).

The ball fell some 35kms away in a village which is now turned into a lake. This incident is not confirmed but, if such a story is built for this canon then you can imagine how powerful they tried to make it.

Apart from the secret passage and Canon story, another thing that caught my attention was the water channel mechanism in this fort. There are a lot of wide water channels in the fort that worked for the rainwater harvesting.

Jaivana, which is the world’s largest cannon on wheels

Here comes another story related to this tank which was even believed by our Indian government. It was claimed that the tank contained treasures of the Royal family of Jaipur. The Indian government tried to find those treasures but couldn’t get any.

Costumes in the Museum

This story reminded me of Ajay Devgan movie Baadshaho which is said to be based on Jaipur’s Rani Maharani Gayatri Devi. 

Head Gear, Shield, Weapons in Museum

There is a granary, 10th-century temple of Ram Harihar and the 12th-century temple of Kal Bhairav.

In India, we use to energize weapons with sacred mantras

This Fort is not very crowded like Amer Fort and if you are visiting the Amer Fort, you must visit the Jaigarh Fort. You will get stunned by the views of this Fort.

Pictures kept in Museum

Feel free to ask any query regarding Jaipur tour in the comments section.

Happy Travelling!