business of photography

These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur

Aug 14, 2024 Alex Baker

The photography portfolio is often a source of stress for new photographers (and some older ones, too!). What should go in it? Do I have…

5 ways to make money from portrait photography

Aug 6, 2024 Alex Baker

Many of us become photographers a little bit by accident. You get a camera, you get obsessed, and the next thing you know, people are…

How to nail your About page on your photography website

Jul 30, 2024 Emma Thurgood

Writing your About Me page for your website is hard, but these tips can help inspire you and get you to write unique and thoughtful…

Follow these seven tips and never get sued as a photographer

May 16, 2024 Dunja Djudjic

Let’s face it: the pressure of doing everything right and legal can be overwhelming for any business owner, and photographers are no exception. But according…

Follow these strategies to win at photography

May 1, 2024 Dunja Djudjic

Feeling creatively unfulfilled and financially strapped? Many photographers face this struggle, especially if photography is their only source of income. In this video, Scott Choucino…

These eight tips will make your photography studio a financial success

May 1, 2024 Dunja Djudjic

Opening and operating your own photography studio is a big step. Also, it’s very financially demanding, and you’ll have lots of things to think about…

Male photographers still earn more than their female counterparts, says study

Apr 18, 2024 Alex Baker

Male photographers earn an average of $25 per hour more than female photographers, according to a recent study. The study surveyed freelancers in the USA…

Want to be a better portrait photographer? Get in front of somebody else’s lens

Mar 21, 2024 Alex Baker

When was the last time you had your photo taken? I mean, not just a quick selfie or holiday snap, but an actual portrait of…

Avoid these mistakes when turning pro

Mar 8, 2024 Alex Baker

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

Mar 1, 2024 Alex Baker

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…