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…
Have a mini-session coming up and plan to advertise them? Need to know how to make mini session templates? Today we’ll talk: Why make a visual ad for your sessions Static image or video? Important Items to include in your template Where to find templates or inspiration Why Make a Mini Session Template? As photographers,…
Confession time: I have a love-hate mini sessions relationship. My clients love them, and love when I offer the micro-sized events. I hate mini sessions. HATE. They cause me more stress, anxiety, and dread than any other work I do. More than once, I’ve wondered: Why do I hate mini sessions? Do I have to…
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…
A few weeks ago, a fellow photographer posed the question “What do you wish you’d done differently when you started your business?” My answer? Use a photography CRM sooner to start my client relationships out on the best foot possible and keep track of all my business things! What is a photography CRM and how…
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…
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. …
Adobe Portfolio is a site builder that comes with the CC bundle. Squarespace makes a similar promise, but this site-building platform includes additional features that make it worth considering. Here is what you need to know about Adobe Portfolio vs Squarespace. Which Platform is Easier to Use? Getting started is quick and easy with Adobe…
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…
Online galleries, file-sharing sites or digital files via a device? We’ve some ideas on the best way to deliver digital images to your clients. Establishing a photography business requires about two-thousand decisions right off the bat. Nikon or Canon? Lifestyle or traditional? Wide-angle or telephoto? Digitals or prints? Even if you decide to deliver digital…
Need answers to the BIG questions when it comes to organizing mini-sessions? Start here! Mini-sessions can be a great addition to just about any portrait photography business. “Minis” can add an income stream, bring in new clients and provide a place for some serious creativity. But organizing mini-sessions requires planning and forethought. Not sure where…