business of photography

    Ted Forbes on the ‘Should I Work for Free?’ Question
    Apr 20, 2015 Liron Samuels

    The “should I work for free?” question is one of the more controversial topics in photography these days and is right up there with the…

    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…

    FAQ: So Your Company Has Been Found Using Alex’s Photographs Without Permission. What Next?
    Apr 3, 2015 Alex Wild

    In August I hired ImageRights International, a reputable copyright enforcement agency, to assume the routine handling of commercial infringements of my professional work. There are…

    I Wish this was an April Fool’s joke; Photoflex Closes Shop After 30 Years
    Apr 2, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    If you’ve been around the photography industry you must know Photoflex. They make lighting equipment. Yesterday a photo appeared on their website telling the world…

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    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…

    Dear Groupon Man
    Mar 25, 2015 Missy Mwac

    Dear Groupon Man, I was surprised when you called this morning. And on my cell phone, no less. I was in the middle of a…

    Studio Binder

    Studio Binder Aims to Simplify the Chore of Coordinating Talent
    Mar 23, 2015 JP Danko

    For a recent bridal photography fashion session, I had over thirty emails flying around between myself and my talent just to confirm availability, let everyone…

    Gender Based Photography Groups – WHY?
    Mar 18, 2015 Kevin E. Newsome

    The first one I ever saw was “Chicks Who Click.” It was years ago and the photography industry was predominately male. I didn’t think too…

    Ten Things to Remember As You Begin Your Photography Odyssey
    Mar 18, 2015 Don Giannatti

    [Editor’s note: When I asked Don Giannatti of Lighting Essentials to be a guest blogger, I knew that the piece would be good and honest (he tells it straight). I did…

    Ten Beliefs That Suck the Life out of Photographers
    Mar 11, 2015 Don Giannatti

    What if I told you it was not the industry, the bad economy, where you live, what camera you shoot with, how many lights you…