business of photography

How deleting social media led to my best year in photo business yet

Jan 15, 2024 Brenda Bergreen

I deleted my social media from my phone and our business had the best financial year yet. I deleted my email app too. Prior to…

A complete guide for pricing your photography

Jan 8, 2024 Natasha Martinez & Mark Maryanovich

One of the essential aspects of doing photography for a living is pricing it correctly. So, it’s time to look at our pricing. Pricing? You…

Make 2024 your best year as a photographer with these tips

Jan 3, 2024 Alex Baker

It’s a brand new year, and all of us are thinking carefully about what this means for us personally and professionally. If you’re like me,…

How not to make easy money as a photographer

Dec 14, 2023 Alex Baker

Ah, those classic ‘how I earned ten grand a month as a photographer by doing this’ tutorials that seem to be everywhere. That’s why I’m…

Everything you need to know about the photographer-agent relationship

Dec 5, 2023 Bill Cramer and Sonia Klug

For many young photographers, signing with an agent means that they’ve arrived. It’s validation that the dream of a photography career has become a reality and that they have a business partner who can deliver a steady stream of assignments, so they can fully devote themselves to a life of creativity. But before you get too excited, let’s consider how the photographer-agent dream matches up with reality.

How much should you charge for photography?

Nov 21, 2023 Alex Baker

How much should I charge for *fill in the blank* type of photography? This question gets asked so many times around the internet that you’d…

Expert advice: How important is a photographer’s location to their career?

Nov 16, 2023 Sonia Klug

While photographers hone their skills, brand their services, and optimize their marketing to be more successful, another factor can have as much of an impact as all of the above: their home base. A photographer’s location can also dictate the kind of clients and jobs a photographer can access.

5 places to edit photos from to beat the working-from-home blues

Nov 13, 2023 Alex Baker

In an alternate reality, I am writing this article on my 5th cup of expensive coffee from the local hipster cafe in town. I have…

Bet on yourself: The secret to success for photographers

Nov 7, 2023 Dunja Djudjic

If you’re a photographer running a business, you know that the industry can be tough. There’s a lot to think about; competition is fierce, and…

How to improve your photography branding in just a few hours

Nov 6, 2023 Alex Baker

When it comes to running a successful photography business, many photographers focus on capturing stunning images but often overlook the power of branding. Branding isn’t…