business of photography
Couple asks photographer to shoot a 10-hour wedding in return for “exposure” to their 300 guests
I’m sure that many of us have been asked to work for free in all sorts of annoying ways. One cheeky couple recently sent an…
Are you struggling with your photography business? Perhaps you’re taking the wrong approach
I get emails every week from people asking how I manage to bring in so many new clients all the time, as well as keeping…
US lighting manufacturer DynaLite goes bust – files Chapter 7 bankruptcy
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!)
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 photographer’s response to a Shoot For Free request is a complete business class
Tim Wallace is a top-notch photographer, he has shot for McLaren, Peugeot, Lexus, Aston Martin, and a bunch of other global clients. It’s always fascinating…
Seven things I’ve learned since I set up a family photography business
A few weeks ago, I was in town and I heard a lady say to her friend “That photo you posted of Sebastian was soooooo…
This is why you are never happy as an artist
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…
You can’t fight without an F-you fund
When it comes to negotiations, as a photographer (or any freelance artist, for that matter) you’ve got to master the art of not being emotionally…
Flickr is losing money, puts out plea for help asking users to upgrade to Flickr Pro
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….








































