business of photography

GoPro lays off over 20% of employees due to the coronavirus impact

Apr 16, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

GoPro has had quite a few major layoffs over the last few years. Due to the coronavirus impact, the company now needs to be restructured…



Five ways photographers can use social distancing as an opportunity for their business

Apr 10, 2020 Brian Lovelace

I want to start by saying that if you or your family and friends are impacted by the current events of COVID-19, I send my…



How freelance photographers are dealing with the economic effects of coronavirus

Mar 15, 2020 Allen Murabayashi

As fears of coronavirus (COVID-19) balloon in the U.S., many freelance photographers have begun to contend with the economic impact of event cancellations and social…



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…



Should beginners work for free to build their portfolio?

Feb 10, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

To work for free or to not work for free? For some creatives, this isn’t even a question, but for others, it’s hard to decide,…



It’s not about the gear, it’s about the sweat you put in!

Feb 8, 2020 Tim Wallace

I get asked a lot by people about equipment and settings, photoshop editing, and all manner of ‘technical stuff’. I also get asked a lot…



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…



Couple asks photographer to shoot a 10-hour wedding in return for “exposure” to their 300 guests

Jan 31, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

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

Jan 30, 2020 Tim Wallace

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…