business of photography

What is decisive in a photographer’s career?

Mar 10, 2017 Enzo dal Verme

Some people think that talent is the decisive factor, but if you look closer… If you have been in the business long enough, you already…



Let me tell you why professional photography is “worth it”

Mar 10, 2017 Richie Schwartz

Being in the photography business successfully for 40 years has been an amazing journey and a great accomplishment for me. I believe that the people…



Are we entering photography’s “Golden Age”?

Mar 6, 2017 Don Giannatti

[This article is for commercial photographers and not intended for consumer shooters] Shoot, I don’t know. Seemed like a good headline made to interest someone…



the most talented photographers talk about industry secrets for free

Feb 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

If you like listening high-quality podcast about photography, there’s a real treat for you on RGGEDU. Gary Martin and Rob Grimm talk with some of the most…



What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in photography?

Feb 22, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

No matter what you do, I’m sure you learn from your job and your hobbies. About yourself, about the world and about the people around…



Concert photography jobs: how you can make more money by shooting music

Feb 9, 2017 Matty Vogel

There are a lot more music photographers than there are music photography jobs — that’s just how it is in this corner of the industry….



Help! How do I Budget for a Photoshoot? (a guide for clients)

Feb 9, 2017 Derek Heisler

A frequent and normal question I often get from my first-time direct clients (non-agency) is; “What is your rate?” (I never work on a per…



This simple invoice shows the real reasons why professional photographers charge more

Feb 2, 2017 John Aldred

We’ve all seen the memes on Facebook in response to the question “Why do photographers charge so much?”. They usually talk about the cost of…



What it would look like if plumbers worked “for exposure”

Feb 2, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Clients can sometimes be… tricky. Okay, “tricky” is an understatement in some situations. They can be absolutely horrific. I’m sure you’ve been offered an “amazing…



Participation is the key to starting a successful creative freelancer career

Feb 2, 2017 John Aldred

A few weeks ago, Chase Jarvis explained about “the other 50%“. Creating and sharing stuff is only half of what you need to do. The…