business of photography
A complete guide for pricing your photography
One of the essential aspects of doing photography for a living is pricing it correctly. So, it’s time to look at our pricing. Pricing? You…
Make 2024 your best year as a photographer with these tips
It’s a brand new year, and all of us are thinking carefully about what this means for us personally and professionally. If you’re like me,…
How not to make easy money as a photographer
Ah, those classic ‘how I earned ten grand a month as a photographer by doing this’ tutorials that seem to be everywhere. That’s why I’m…
Everything you need to know about the photographer-agent relationship
For many young photographers, signing with an agent means that they’ve arrived. It’s validation that the dream of a photography career has become a reality and that they have a business partner who can deliver a steady stream of assignments, so they can fully devote themselves to a life of creativity. But before you get too excited, let’s consider how the photographer-agent dream matches up with reality.
How much should you charge for photography?
How much should I charge for *fill in the blank* type of photography? This question gets asked so many times around the internet that you’d…
Expert advice: How important is a photographer’s location to their career?
While photographers hone their skills, brand their services, and optimize their marketing to be more successful, another factor can have as much of an impact as all of the above: their home base. A photographer’s location can also dictate the kind of clients and jobs a photographer can access.
5 places to edit photos from to beat the working-from-home blues
In an alternate reality, I am writing this article on my 5th cup of expensive coffee from the local hipster cafe in town. I have…
Bet on yourself: The secret to success for photographers
If you’re a photographer running a business, you know that the industry can be tough. There’s a lot to think about; competition is fierce, and…