business of photography

15 Statements Poor Photographers Say that Rich Photographers Do Not

Jun 21, 2015 Bradford Rowley

My client Mark Victor Hansen has sold over 500 million books, more than almost anyone in history for non-fiction. While preparing to go on stage…



Can I Just Get The Digital Files?

May 30, 2015 Missy Mwac

Dear potential client, I have no crystal ball, yet, I know you will be calling me this week for information about what I do. You…



Photographer Accused Of Charging For Album Cover Now Goes To Defamation Trial With The Client

Apr 12, 2015 Udi Tirosh

UPDATE: this story is now under trial, you can read the latest update here. Remember that couple – the Moldovans – who said that their…



Who’s Killing Freelance as a Viable Career in the Creative Industry?

Mar 26, 2015 JP Danko

In my recent article “Who’s Killing the Photography Industry?”, I made the argument that photographers who choose not to charge licensing fees for the commercial…



Who’s Killing The Photography Industry?

Mar 5, 2015 JP Danko

Mom-tographers?  Spray and Pray’ers?  (P)rofessionals?  Guy With A Camera?  Fauxtographers?  Uncle Bob?  iPhoneographers, Glamor Shots by Deb?



‘Bad Reviews’ Extortion Scams Targeting Photographers and How To Deal With Them

Feb 25, 2015 Eden Bao

There is a new “bad reviews” blackmail scam that has been targeting many of my colleagues including myself. The scam is not just targeting newborn…



Profitable Wedding Photography – How To Make Money and Out Compete Budget Vendors

Feb 12, 2015 JP Danko

Photographers love to hate weddings.  On one hand, wedding photography can be a nice hit of cash.  On the other, wedding photography is often more…



Why “Do What You Love” Career Advice Leads To “I Live In A Van Down By the River” For Creative Professionals

Jan 22, 2015 JP Danko

I have been thinking a lot recently about the direction that I want to take my photography business, and this week I came across two…



Julian Richards Explains Why He Closed A Successful Photo Rep Agency: ‘Photographers are undergoing self-inflicted castration’

Nov 18, 2014 Udi Tirosh

There are many times we write about how the photography market is changing. How photographers are perceived to bringing less value to projects and how…



Make Money As A High End Wedding Photographer

Sep 4, 2014 JP Danko

With our ongoing look at the wedding photography industry, so far we have looked at “How to Become a Wedding Photographer in 10 Easy Steps”…