business of photography
Can photographers restore their devastated business?
In January, the photographer Zoe Strauss made a bracing plea on her Facebook page. The artist, whose work had been recognized by the Whitney Biennial…
The Value of A Professional Photographer, or, “Can I Have All the Unedited Photos?”
Every photographer has gotten the question after a successful shoot: “The photos look great, but can I get the rest of them just in case…
Do photography degrees create career-ready photographers
Photographer and teacher Todd Bigelow is a little upset, although at first glance it might appear to be a little confusing as to why. As a…
3 vital tips to help you set your photography pricing
Whether you’re just getting into the game or are a seasoned veteran wanting to make a bit more cash from your photography business, one of…
Create an entire new keyboard of shortcodes with this hack
If you are editing a lot of videos, you know that shortcodes and hot-keys are essential for fast editing. We actually shared a tip on…
Is This a Photography Industry or a Girls’ Middle School Bathroom
I watched a two hour Periscope yesterday. Okay, I didn’t watch all of it because, well, it was two hours. It wasn’t an instructional video…
Testing, retouching and photography etiquette
The word “testing” can have a variety of different meanings in the industry. But it always refers to creatives sharing their time to create something…
Here is the best autoresponder I’ve seen from a photographer
If you are running a photography business there may be a need to set up an autoresponder (also called out of office message, or OOO…
How Non Creatives respond to Spec Work Requests
If you’ve been in the creative business long enough, chances are you’ve been requested to do some spec work. As a photographer, you are rarely…
The Client Is Always Right, Even When They’re Not
Of course this is more of an attitude than a literal truth. Point being, you’re the only one responsible for your business. I worked in…








































