At any level of professional photography, it can be a struggle figuring out what to charge. For wedding photographers especially, you’re faced with an ultra-competitive market and widely varying rates. How exactly do creatives figure out their packages? We’re breaking down how to figure out your wedding photography pricing structure. So what’s the average price…
If you’ve recently contemplated adding boudoir shoots to your services, you’ve most likely realized that boudoir photography pricing can be challenging. But don’t worry. Once you determine a few things, I promise you’ll figure out just what you need to price your boudoir sessions. So let’s start with the average cost of a boudoir photographer….
Corporate headshots are growing in popularity, and we’re guessing you may have been approached by a sibling or long-lost high school friend in town about taking photos for their company website or social media. And the dreaded question comes, so what do you charge for business headshots? (Insert awkward silence…) So do you price a…
Canon is a leader in digital imaging, with top-of-the-line cameras used by photographers around the world. However, not all graphic artists are unfamiliar with Canon’s file extensions. Many find themselves asking the question: What is a CR2 file? This article will cover the basics of a CR2 file, how to open an image, and how…
You’ve lined up your first sports league to take photos of and you couldn’t be more excited. You love sports. You love photography. Combining the two into a job that earns money seems like a dream come true, right? The only problem is, you really don’t know how or where to start to create a…
Afterlight 2 is a popular photo or image editor app available for iPhone users. Coming from Afterlight Collective, Inc, this version is a complete overhaul of the Afterlight app. Powerful and inexpensive, this Afterlight app makes the process of enhancing photos easy for everyone with many useful tools. If you are deciding whether to purchase…
Food photography has become a staple of social media. Whether you want to document your adventures as a foodie or get started as a professional food photographer, it’s important to invest in the right gear to bring your favorite dishes to life. One of the things you will need is a lens for food photography….
Beautiful scenery, unique angles, and attractive people make yoga photography a popular subgenre of sports photography. The best professional yoga photographer shows not just the athleticism of the practice, but the meditative, peacefulness of it, too. If you want to improve your yoga photography skills, these ten tips will help you get beautiful, iconic photos…
Many people use cameras to take pictures of products, whether for a profession or a hobby. Regardless of why you photograph products, you want to use a camera that takes high image quality pictures. The best camera for product photography will have high megapixels, a quick processor, and autofocus features. Popular brands that make the…
Real estate photos are the first things buyers see when searching for a home online. High-quality images even help people envision themselves living in the house. Well-done real estate photography captures a property at its best angle, showcases its unique features, and hopefully helps it sell for top dollar. But as with any photography niche,…
All photographs have noise that affects the quality of the picture. Whether you’re a beginner, amateur, or professional, knowing how to reduce noise in your photos is essential. Even if you minimize noise when taking a shot, you may need to use the best noise reduction software to enhance your image. There are several noise…
Looking back on old photos, it’s sometimes hard to believe you ever thought it was a good idea to take so many pictures of the same thing. Sure, having duplicate photos is helpful at the time; it gives you the chance to pick the best of the bunch of photos to print, send, or post. …
Do you have a passion for photography and storytelling? Want to use a camera to share news and emotion with the world? You might just love a job in photojournalism. In this article, we’ll learn how to become a photojournalist, including how to get your images noticed, the kinds of jobs available and where to…
Two free Photoshop alternatives — DarkTable vs Rawtherapee come together to compete for your time and attention. They both offer photo-editing capabilities beyond your phone’s simple editor, and they both produce some fantastic results. So which one is for you? Let’s take a look at each of the features to see which one might be…
To list or not list your prices on your website…that is the question. Any photographer with a website has probably faced the pricing dilemma. No, not how to price your images. That’s a WHOLE other can of worms. The one about posting prices. Should you list your prices on your website? It’s one of those…
We’ll help you build a smart product photography pricing strategy that works for YOUR business! On any given day in the Cole’s Classroom Facebook group, we see a request for help on product photography pricing. The post usually goes something like this… “A store has contacted me to take pictures of their new product line. …