Operating a photography business within a franchise isn’t for everyone. For some, the framework and support investment isn’t worth the freedom they give up. For others, it’s just the foundation they need. You’ve always wanted to start a photography business…
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Your Photography Business: Competing with the Legitimate Hobby
As mind boggling as it may seem, there are people in business for the sake of being in business. They enjoy the photography, the people, and the work. They have made the effort to be legally compliant and are legitimately…
They’re Teaching You Wrong: You Can Still Make Money From Your Photography as a Hobby
Here is a very basic statement: You can make money from your photos as a hobby. If you take photos for money, you are a business. Photo hobbyists making money is a trigger topic. If you don’t believe me, go…
Are You Waiving Your Photography Fees Goodbye?
Whenever you choose not to enforce one of your contract rights, that’s called a waiver. Because your rights usually have price tags attached, each time you waive one of those rights, you’re losing money. The person who coined the phrase…
Pre-empt the Problem: The Misery of the Missed Photo Moment
Missed moments are disappointing for both the client and the photographer. But stuff happens, and a lot of that stuff is outside our control. The one thing that remains in control is our contract. One of the most overused cliches…
Why You Should Keep Your Photo Biz Client Drama Off Social Media
Sometimes you just can’t help yourself, even though you know better. The moral of the story is that not all bad client experiences should be shared on social media When something goes wrong, the first impulse can be to run…
Parts of Your Photography Contract You Should Not Change
When all is said and done, the happiest client in the world isn’t worth it if you’ve been damaged or diminished in some way. This won’t happen if you protect the contract language that protects you. That’s exactly what your…
When Clients Want to Change Your Photography Contract
In a perfect world, people love your work and accept your offer quickly and happily. But we don’t live or work in a perfect world. Whether the client, or their helpful third party friend, relative, or other legal-minded individual brings…
The Post-Pandemic Boomerang to Bust: Is Photography in Trouble Again?
Over the last few months, a common theme has trickled into photography group discussions. It’s as though no one wants to say it out loud for fear of making it true. There is a white elephant in the room. Where…
5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Photography Business
No one wants to be confronted by one of these issues in their daily business. Awareness is the key to handling not only the situation, but your business in general. Things aren’t nearly so bad when you know what to…