Capturing the thrilling action of an airshow requires a powerful telephoto lens, but should you buy one or rent it just for the event? Making the right decision involves considering cost, usage frequency, and long-term value. Let’s break it down mathematically. Also thanks to our new friends at finance-tips.ai, who helped us do the math! […]
Tax season can be stressful for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for photographers juggling gear, editing software, travel, and more. The good news? Many of your professional expenses may be deductible, helping to reduce your tax burden and keep more cash in your pocket. In today’s article, we’ll explore common tax deductions and write-offs specifically […]
As something of an interesting experiment, I asked my Twitter followers to answer this question: “What are the top business errors by ‘rookie’ photographers?” Within just a few minutes I had several great responses, and thought they would make a great article. It’s one thing to be a great photographer, but very much another to […]
Today’s article kindly comes to us from Otto Schulze and James Christianson, named best wedding photographers in the world by Harpers Bazaar. They have just created a new course designed to help driven wedding photographers elevate their wedding business if you want to check it out or grab the free chapter (enrollment opening soon). There’s […]
As a professional photographer, Lee Morris goal has always been to charge the most money for the least amount of work. While wedding photography allowed for this, it also had its drawbacks, such as not being able to book many weddings and experiencing dry spells with no events to shoot. Recently, he has come across […]
In this video, the speaker, Adam Karnacz, takes viewers through the process of creating and selling a photograph, from taking the photograph to getting it printed and packaged to ultimately selling it to a customer: Adam begins by discussing the importance of capturing a dynamic and visually appealing image, paying attention to composition, lighting, and […]
Professional photographers nowadays begin their professional careers by creating a photography website. Photographers establish a photography website in order to monetize it and attract customers. How to Create a Website for Photography Before we get into the specifics of each step, you should imagine your photography website. Determine how you want your website to look, […]
While many of us take photography as a passion, only a handful would be able to turn it into a successful business. Most of us dream of making a profession out of something we love. And with photography, this gets even more exciting – if you’re able to do it, that is. So, what does […]
When turning our hobby of taking photos into a profession, one of the first hurdles we come across is pricing. How much should you really be charging for your photography? The answer to this question is not simple though. There are a lot of variables that you need to consider while trying to answer this […]
Photography may be a hobby for many, but it’s equally a source of income for the pros. And like any other business, instant success isn’t guaranteed. Whether you’re elevating photography to your profession from a hobby, or diving straight into the business aspect, it’s quite important to have an understanding of the caveats that you […]
