business of photography
Should you quit your 9 to 5 and go ‘all in’ on your photography career?
Sep 30, 2024
Alex Baker
Have you ever contemplated giving up your steady, well-paid job and going all in on your photography career? No, me neither! Not because I’m not…
Myths in the photography industry that lead to burnout and how to address them
Sep 30, 2024
Katie Monroe
1. The Myth of Hustle Culture: More Hours, More Success In the photography industry, there’s a pervasive belief that the key to success lies in…
These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur
Aug 14, 2024
Alex Baker
The photography portfolio is often a source of stress for new photographers (and some older ones, too!). What should go in it? Do I have…
5 ways to make money from portrait photography
Aug 6, 2024
Alex Baker
Many of us become photographers a little bit by accident. You get a camera, you get obsessed, and the next thing you know, people are…
How to nail your About page on your photography website
Jul 30, 2024
Emma Thurgood
Writing your About Me page for your website is hard, but these tips can help inspire you and get you to write unique and thoughtful…
Male photographers still earn more than their female counterparts, says study
Apr 18, 2024
Alex Baker
Male photographers earn an average of $25 per hour more than female photographers, according to a recent study. The study surveyed freelancers in the USA…
Want to be a better portrait photographer? Get in front of somebody else’s lens
Mar 21, 2024
Alex Baker
When was the last time you had your photo taken? I mean, not just a quick selfie or holiday snap, but an actual portrait of…
Avoid these mistakes when turning pro
Mar 8, 2024
Alex Baker
That decision to jack in the day job and go all-in on the photography can be a tough one. At what stage do you decide…
The dark side of making money with your photography
Feb 29, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a hobbyist thinking of turning your love for photography into a business, it comes with a set of advantages and challenges. While it…
10 questions to ask yourself when you aren’t getting photo gigs
Jan 26, 2024
Don Giannatti
It’s a tough market out there. I mean, really tough. Perhaps it is the most competitive and strangely challenging market we have ever seen in…