As a photographer, you have a myriad of opportunities to turn your passion into a successful career. By exploring the paths of staff photographer, freelancer, or photography business owner, you can choose the level of responsibility that aligns with your…
New clients plus no studio doesn’t have to add up to a stressful start to your photography business. After all, you’re a professional now. You can handle this. There are a lot of exciting “firsts” once you start your photography…
Once upon a time, a photography degree could be the key to the golden door of high profile projects and the jet set life. In some ways, the digital age has leveled the playing field. In other ways, though, it…
In competitive industries like photography, it pays to have an edge. As great as your photos may be, there’s a skill every bit as important to the success of your business. And you can turn it into your photography superpower.…
In any industry, it’s important to have a good understanding of your competition. This is especially true for new photographers who are just starting out in a very saturated industry. There’s a lot to learn once you decide to start…
The simple fact is you need a contract between yourself and your photography client. The only thing worse than not having a contract is having a deficient one. Where that contract comes from is every bit as important as the…
Have you ever heard yourself mutter about not having enough time in the day to get everything in your photography business done? Maybe outsourcing is your solution. Running a photography business can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it…
No studio? No problem. Let these 4 popular options inspire your creativity. Starting a photography business can be an exciting journey, but one of the biggest challenges for many photographers is finding the right space for their shoots. While traditional…
It’s not that you use or hire Associate Photographers, it’s how you use or hire them and what written agreements you have in place. Or… have you really even hired them at all? It would help if all photographers spoke…
There is one important fact about human nature. Without respect, abuse tends to follow. To command respect signals that you won’t tolerate abuse. It also means you probably won’t have to. The vast majority of humans just want to get…