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…
Category: Business Foundations
Photography Business 101: What You Can Learn from Your Competition
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…
Photography Business 101: Creating Your Contract
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…
More Money Than Time? Maybe a Photography Franchise Is Your Solution
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…
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…
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…
7 Things You Should Do Before Starting a Photography Business
You probably want to start your business now. Right away. As soon as possible. Today! If you’re prepared, then go for it. The unfortunate truth is a lot of people simply aren’t prepared to start a business. It’s not about…
When Friendly Lenders Become Unwanted Partners in Your Photography Business
The oft-quoted proverb “Never mix friends and family with business” goes out the window the minute Aunt Alma offers to help you out. This can be a blessing or a curse. How do we influence which it turns out to…
Why Your New Photography Business Needs Professional Help
The sad truth is that a lot of advice is generic, inconsistent, and incomplete. It might help you get started on your journey. It might even help you avoid or get out of a bit of trouble now and then.…
Does a Photographer Really Need a Business Plan?
So how critical is the business plan to the success of a photography business? Really? Do you need to carefully craft this sacred document? Or are you wasting time that could be spent on other things? Like finding customers. A…