business of photography
Survey shows that wedding photographers spend most of their time not taking photos
Feb 20, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
So, you take great photos, especially of people and events. Friends keep asking you if you’ve thought of shooting weddings. Perhaps you’re closer and closer…
Why I have stopped selling images with 500px
Feb 6, 2020
Ole Henrik Skjelstad
I just received three emails from 500px this evening. I was informed that three of my images were sold. In other words, I can expect…
Photographer ordered to pay $200,000 after not delivering images to 54 clients
Feb 3, 2020
John Aldred
While many photographers struggle to pick up clients, some photographers have no shortage, but struggle to deliver. And some intentionally don’t deliver, as seems to…
US lighting manufacturer DynaLite goes bust – files Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Jan 24, 2020
John Aldred
In a statement posted to their website, New Jersey-based lighting company, DynaLite, founded in 1970 has closed its doors and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy….
How I got my drone confiscated in Morocco (the most important thing you need to know about drones!)
Jan 24, 2020
David Williams
With drone photography, things right now are very fast-paced, both in the development of the tech and the implementation of the rules. There’s a lot…
This is why you are never happy as an artist
Jan 2, 2020
John Aldred
One challenge that almost all artists and creatives face is that of feeling satisfied with our work. That we’re actually getting where we want to…
Flickr is losing money, puts out plea for help asking users to upgrade to Flickr Pro
Dec 20, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Ever since SmugMug acquired Flickr, the platform has seen some positive changes. However, it turns out that SmugMug bit off more than they could chew….
One photographer’s response for a $12,000,000 renovation asking for free prints
Oct 7, 2019
Udi Tirosh
We love Tim Wallace. We love him for his stellar, high-end photography (check it out). We also love him for his wit, and for fighting…
How to react when your clients say you’re too expensive
Sep 6, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
“You’re too expensive.” “My budget is not that big, can you lower the price?” “But the [random other photographer] is cheaper than you!” Sounds familiar?…
Legal dispute between founders sends lens manufacturer Veydra out of business
Sep 2, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
California-based lens manufacturer Veydra has officially shut down its business. Despite the praised price-quality ratio and a successful Kickstarter campaign for MFT cine lenses, internal…