Ever wonder how your images could end up in a national publication? Stay tuned for our tips on how to break into the world of freelance photography for magazines! Do you have a good camera? Have you mastered the skill of producing beautiful images utilizing your gear? Yes, you say? Well, what are you doing…
Not Sure How to set freelance photography rates? Start with knowing your costs and profit goals! You’ve taken the leap and hung out your shingle as a freelance photographer. You are your own boss, set your own hours and name your own prices. But the problem is, you have no idea what to charge for…
No studio? No problem! Start with these photoshoot ideas at home to grow your skills and business! One of the biggest misconceptions about photography is that you have to seek picturesque and perfect locations to take beautiful photographs. But one essential skill of photographers is seeing the beauty and potential in the ordinary. You don’t…
Zenfolio vs. Smugmug…the heavyweight bout of the ages! Ask 100 photographers their opinion of Zenfolio vs. Smugmug and you’re likely to find half in the Smugmug camp and half in the the Zenfolio camp. A battle of these two photography portfolio heavyweights almost always ends in a draw. The better question might then be Zenfolio vs….
One of the things I love about photography is the ability to capture what I see around me, from the exciting to the mundane. Whether it’s for practice or for profit, I find myself drawn to capturing life as it is as often as I can. While that is all well and good, it sure…
What Is Freelance Photography? Is taking photos an art you enjoy? Do you find yourself carrying around your camera, ready to take photos? Are family and friends asking you to take photographs for them? If so, you may be considering a career in this genre. Freelance photography is the act of providing photos on a…
Brand recognition is important for any size business, including a photography business. Self-employed photographers can create powerful brand identity with a photography logo. A simple photography logo can be designed by a photographer and used on social media posts, as a watermark on promotional photos, and on anything used for promoting the photographer or their…
Styled photoshoots can be a lot of fun, and you can get creative with your photography ideas. Unlike street photography or even landscape photography, photo sessions are planned, designed, and organized photography projects that can supply you with interesting material for your portfolio. They also help you find exciting collaborations both inside and outside of…
Are you looking for ways to grow your photography business? Here are 6 daily actions you can take to do just that! We know it’s tough. There is a ton of competition out there and you are intimidated by all the things you need to do in order to grow your photography business. Here’s your…
Are you struggling with consistency in your photography? Here’s our cheat sheet for getting images that are recognizable to YOU. One thing that seasoned photographers are always talking about is getting consistent images. Consistency in your photography is an important piece of establishing your personal style, and can serve you well in business. The reason…
Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking about the saturated photography market? It can be intimidating! Here are our tips for standing out and overcoming the doubt. So I think we’ve all been there. You decide that you want to become a photographer and then you start to notice that EVERYONE and their grandma is a…
Have you ever encountered a tough personality and contemplated ending a client relationship? We’re here to help identify red flags and how to explain it’s over. Ending a client relationship can be tricky. Nobody likes going through a break up. It’s hard, it’s emotional, and it just doesn’t feel good. You may be TOTALLY relieved…
Do you have so many questions about your upcoming tax filings that your head is spinning? Here are 12 helpful tax tips for photographers. Here we go again, it’s that time of year. I don’t think anyone loves this season (maybe the IRS?)! It’s tax season, and I put together some tax tips for photographers!…
Are you on the fence about being overly formal in your business? Here are 5 reasons you should be sending every client a photography contract and some key points you may want to consider. As much as we’d all like to think that every service transaction will go smoothly, we’ve all heard photography horror stories!…
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Need a new online gallery delivery system for your clients? Here is a comprehensive ShootProof review just for you! So you have either decided to ditch the USBs or better yet, CDs, and you’ve heard all about online gallery delivery systems for clients. Well, you’re in the right place. Here’s our complete ShootProof review, tailored…
Looking for unique ways to capture amazing cityscapes? Take a look at these 9 tips for getting more out of your cityscape photography. Are you looking to break into cityscape photography and not sure how to do it? Once you get the basics down, you’re well on your way to creating amazing images that will…