business of photography
Ricoh Europe is killing off and replacing its EU website – existing accounts will not be transferred
Aug 10, 2022
John Aldred
Ricoh has reportedly sent out an email to customers informing them that they’re shutting down their EU website at Ricoh-Imaging.eu on September 5th. It seems…
How to become an overnight success, and other mythical tales
Jul 8, 2022
Alex Baker
The average overnight success takes around 10 years. Yes, you read that correctly, and I’m not joking. That’s in most creative fields, not just photography….
Bloom’s invoicing tool for photographers is completely free…sort of
Jun 6, 2022
Alex Baker
Sometimes the actual running of your photography business can get a bit much. We all want to be taking photographs, and yet find ourselves spending…
10 tips to grow your client base without spending a penny on advertising
Apr 27, 2022
Alex Baker
How do you book more clients? It’s an ongoing problem for many photographers of all genres of photography. Do you spend money on traditional marketing…
People ask you to lower your prices? Sing them this song [NSFW]
Apr 18, 2022
Dunja Đuđić
If you’re a photographer, chances are people have asked you to take photos of them. No, not for the full price of your service, because…
Instagram reportedly cutting Reels payouts by 70%
Apr 7, 2022
Dunja Đuđić
Last year Instagram announced the Reels Play Bonus Program, a program that allows creators to earn money from their Reels. Some serious sums were…
Want to start your own photography business? Don’t forget these things
Mar 15, 2022
Alex Baker
They say the best time to start a business was 10 years ago. But guess when the second-best time to start a business is? That’s…
How to build your visual identity as a photographer
Feb 19, 2022
Lindsay Thompson & Polly Gaillard
The visual identity of a photographer is no different than that of any other company. Although you may have spent years creating a photographic style that is…
All you need to know about logos and making one as a photographer
Feb 16, 2022
Lindsay Thompson & Polly Gaillard
The photographer logo or wordmark is the foundation of your visual identity — the visual representation of your company’s brand and core values. A logo…
Five psychology-based sales techniques to up your photography business game
Feb 4, 2022
Dunja Đuđić
It’s not a secret that business owners use psychologic tricks to boost their sales. Whether you’re selling a product, a service, or just an idea,…