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Is Working for Free in Photography Business Ever Worth It?

May 9, 2025 Anzalna Siddiqui

Skills are the most valuable investment in one’s growth. You don’t buy a camera to just work for free, especially if you’re trying to set…

You’re Not a Failure For Having a 9-5 Job, This Is Why

Mar 28, 2025 Alex Baker

It’s that moment all photographers dread: Bookings dry up overnight, and the income you once relied on has vanished. You’re faced with mounting expenses, including…

Want to build a photo community? Aftershoot offers $1M in funding to photographers worldwide

Feb 18, 2025 Dunja Đuđić

If you want to build a local photography community, you now have an opportunity for funding. Aftershoot has launched the second cohort of its Create…

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Expert Advice: Curating Images for a Photographer’s Website

Feb 7, 2025 Honore Brown

Image curation, like much in our industry, sits at the intersection of art and science. There is much to be said for the logic that…

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This underrated photography skill actually earns you money

Feb 3, 2025 Dunja Đuđić

If you want to turn photography into a real, full-time income and not just a side hustle, there’s one skill you can’t ignore: networking. I…

Level Up Your Photography Game with these 7 Tips from a Seasoned Pro

Jan 29, 2025 Alex Baker

Earning a decent, sustainable living from photography isn’t easy. It’s not easy in 2025, and it wasn’t easy in 1975 either, that much at least…

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These four strategies will end your struggle with unpredictable freelancer photographer income

Jan 28, 2025 Dunja Đuđić

Freelance photography is a fantastic career, but it comes with one major challenge: inconsistent income. One month, you’re booked solid, and the next, you’re scrambling…