business of photography

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer slams CBS for asking for free photos

Oct 6, 2015 Liron Samuels

Chances are that in the time it took you to read this sentence, a photographer (or ten) was asked if his photos can be used…



What An Art Director Wants To See In Your Photography Portfolio

Oct 1, 2015 JP Danko

When you pitch your photography portfolio to potential clients, it is extremely important to show only what they are looking for. But how do you…



5 Tips To Use Dropbox for Small Business

Sep 24, 2015 JP Danko

As a small business owner, you probably already use Dropbox as part of your daily workflow. However, in this post I am going to share…



Samsung rumored to be dropping out of the camera business

Sep 22, 2015 Liron Samuels

This next rumor is to be taken with a chunk of salt, but it’s a huge one if true. Samsung’s cameras haven’t exactly taken over…



23 Things You Will Never Hear a Professional Photographer Say

Sep 17, 2015 Missy Mwac

I love it when clients RE-edit my images and then share them on Facebook. No, no…by all means…you go ahead and pose yourself. Come on,…



Ask Missy: How to Respond to the Request for Free Wedding Photography

Sep 11, 2015 Missy Mwac

I received the following inquiry from Lisa, who has a dilemma. She writes: Dear Miss Mwac, I would love your advice on this. I keep…



How to Write a Photographer’s Bio…Or How NOT to

Aug 28, 2015 Missy Mwac

I wrote a blog post yesterday explaining why I shan’t be attending a 2-day $1850 “business conference.” Read here. I posted it on my Facebook page…



Some Glitterbombs of Truth for Photographers

Aug 22, 2015 Missy Mwac

If the photo you are posting to Facebook is the very top of a mountain, and that mountain is stealthy and cunning, it is a…



The Cold Hard Truth When It Comes To Dealing With Problem Clients

Aug 21, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

A major part of being a working photographer is spent managing your business and tending to your client’s questions, concerns, feedback, etc…For the most part,…



Tips To Make Your Next On Location Shoot Go Smoother And Yield You Better Photos

Aug 21, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

I know, I know, the title of the video says it’s about industrial portraits. It is about that, indeed; however, a lot of the tips…