business of photography
Avoid these mistakes when turning pro
That decision to jack in the day job and go all-in on the photography can be a tough one. At what stage do you decide…
Bullet-proof your new photography business with these tips
Starting any business is a huge learning curve, and photography is no exception. It makes little difference if you’ve been doing photography as a hobby…
The dark side of making money with your photography
If you’re a hobbyist thinking of turning your love for photography into a business, it comes with a set of advantages and challenges. While it…
10 questions to ask yourself when you aren’t getting photo gigs
It’s a tough market out there. I mean, really tough. Perhaps it is the most competitive and strangely challenging market we have ever seen in…
How to make money from photography in 2024
In my experience, there are only two main ways one can make money from a camera. The first is a traditional freelance path, and the…
How deleting social media led to my best year in photo business yet
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
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
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
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
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.
