Marketing Yourself on Social Media – From Photos to Profit

With all these social media sites available these days, it could be overwhelming to figure out which ones will work best for your photography business. That said, marketing costs money, but it doesn’t have to break the bank! Let’s see if we can put this together in a single sentence … “If you want to […]

5 Signs You’re Ready To Turn Pro As A Photographer

You’re finally ready to turn pro. Congratulations! Are you ready? Do you know what to expect? You’ll be banking your entire livelihood on your skills as a photographer … or so you think. Being a good photographer is a small piece of a larger professional puzzle. Our list is by no means a complete list, […]

How I Achieved My Best Year in Photography – 5 Game-Changers

Things Are Not Always As They Seem 2016 started off with a bang for me as I covered the presidential elections in Taiwan for Corbis and found myself negotiating with them over a better contract. And then, without warning, a press release was issued saying that they had been sold and were no longer going […]

Work Life Balance For Photographers

If you’re like many photographers, you became a working photographer because you had a passion for the craft and thought it would be a good way to earn a living. And really, how hard can it be? You’re living the exotic life of supermodels, stunning locations and lots of very expensive, cool toys. Then reality […]

Get Out Of Your Own Way So You Can Make Money

As a current or aspiring photography business owner pursuing your passion, you’ve got tons of little things to worry about. At the top of your list should be revenue, or in simpler terms – cash! And cash is not a little thing … it’s a big thing! So … you do everything you can to […]

The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style (Part 3)

Grab yourself a coffee (or something stronger) and get ready for part 3 of The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style. If you need to refresh your memory regarding the first two parts, they can be found here and here. So far we’ve looked at what style is and why you should have it, the differences […]