Stop being a slave to your inbox! 7 Photographer E-mail Templates You Need in Your Workflow! We’ve all heard the expression work smarter, not harder. But how can you, as a photographer, do that, exactly? One practice to start implementing as soon as you hang your shingle as a professional photographer is using photographer e-mail…
We’ve all seen it before, a close friend or family member asks you for free photos favor: “When you come over for Chelsea’s birthday party, can you please take a few shots of her? I’m going to be cooking on the BBQ and won’t have time to take any photos”. Free photos requests are the…
It’s not all the time that I show the back of my camera to the client BUT…sometimes with the loud, boisterous, child scolders, you have to let the image do the talking! The backseat photographer-mom enters the scene. Keeping control on a photo session is tough, y’all! When Mom Takes Control…and Won’t Relax! You’ve probably…
What’s worse than a potential client turning you down for another photographer? A potential client telling you that you’re too expensive? A potential client saying they’ll book “possibly in the future”? A ghost. A ghost by definition is a person (in this case a potential or existing client) who inquires and initiates a conversation with…
Outfit your favorite shutterbug with one of these best kids cameras! Do you have a budding photographer in your ranks? It’s never too early for kids to fall in love with photography. But what are the best kids cameras available right now? Should you get something simple? Something a young photographer can grow into? Something…
If you’re a business owner you will eventually encounter this uncomfortable situation, saying the two scariest letters you’ll ever have to with a client… N. O. Saying “no” to a client can put you in a really awkward, sticky situation. It’s almost never fun but there’s definitely some great ways to help things go over…
Should you be watermarking photos? We’ll discuss why and why not so you can make the best decision for YOUR business. Post this question in a photography forum and it’s a bit like setting off a bomb. Things get hot and then they explode. Watermarking photos has become one of the polarizing issues in the…
Don’t be fooled by these common photography scams! Start working as a professional photographer and soon you’ll be hit with some photography scams. There are lots of different scams occurring featuring photographers. Some are very simple, others quite complex. Weddings, family reunions, fashion photo shoots, international photojournalism…scammers will use any excuse to steal from you. …
Every photographer’s worst nightmare is to find out someone has stolen your work and called it their own, and worse if they’re making money off of it. So what can you do photography copyright infringement happens to you? You can’t believe your eyes, you see your photo – one you took with your own camera…
Choosing the best pro photography lab for your business means quality prints and happy clients! You have some clients and your sessions went amazing. Now it’s time to deliver. Literally. Your clients ordered prints! But where should you get your work printed? How do you choose a pro photography lab? Here we’ll cover: Why to…
Canon fans raise your hands! We found the best Canon camera just for you! Either you’ve heard good things about Canon and you don’t know which camera to get, or you love Canon and want to upgrade your camera to something better (and you also don’t know which camera to get). Either way, we’ve got some…
From parties and concerts to conferences and rodeos, event photography can be a fun and financially lucrative market! If you enjoy new experiences and find you do your best work when left on your own, event photography may be an ideal niche for you. But just what is event photography? How does it work? What…
Love taking photos but not sure what types of photography can earn you a living? Follow along below! Whether you want to start your own small business or just enjoy photography as a hobby, here are 10 types of photography to keep you busy all year-round. Types of photography vs. styles of photography To start…
If you build it will they come? Learn how to put together a freelance resume/freelance portfolio to wow potential clients and employers Build a photography portfolio they say. It’s critical for your business they say. And they are right. Having a professional, well designed portfolio freelance resume/freelance portfoliois an important step in growing your freelance photography…
Ever wonder what exactly you need to have or do before becoming a professional photographer? Here is our photography business checklist! Starting ANY business can be a bit overwhelming! There is a range of things you’ll need to consider when starting in the world of professional photography. Here is our comprehensive list of considerations you…
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…