How to Get Started Making Extra Money with Your Nature Photography
Photography is expensive, there’s no doubt about that. Nature photographers have it bad, though, especially if you’re buying long telephoto lenses for wildlife. The Canon 200-400mm lens will set you...
View Article12 Sources Where You Can Make Money in Photography
It can be a daunting task when you first start looking for ways to make money in the photography world or find photography jobs. On one hand, there seems to be, and are, many different avenues you can...
View Article10 of the Biggest Business and Marketing Mistakes Photographers Make
James ebook Creative Freelance Marketing is on sale now at 50% OFF over at Snapndeals (only until December 13th, 2016) Photographers can be some of the best business people around or some of the worst....
View ArticleHow to Price Photography Products and Services for Profit
Think pricing your photography is overwhelming? You’re not alone. If there’s one question that every photographer struggles with time and time again, it’s how to price their products and services. How...
View Article5 Top Tips for Incredible Headshots Every Time
Headshots are arguably the unsung heroes of the photography world. They’re everywhere, from social media profiles and advertisements to portfolios and hanging on the walls of the home. These carefully...
View ArticleHow to Stand Out as a Photographer in a Crowded Market
In today’s world of rapidly changing technology, there’s one big problem that you and every aspiring photographer must face; you are one among many. It no longer takes years of practice or even an...
View Article8 Tips for Getting Great Expressions in Family Portraits
Sometimes as a photographer, you are lucky enough to get a family session full of models with perfect natural smiles in every photo. It doesn’t take much to get a photo that is ready to hang on the...
View Article7 Ways to Help Ensure Your Photography Business Stands Out
Let’s be honest, not many people view their photography as a business these days. But even if you are not a professional photographer, there’s no reason not to view your photography as a business...
View ArticleWedding Portraits – 5 Tips for Getting Out of a Creative Rut
As a professional photographer, it is normal to take a fair amount of pride in your work. In an ideal world, everyone would take pride in their work; but photographers in particular are usually people...
View ArticleHow to Build a Travel Photography Portfolio
Building a photography portfolio can be a scary proposition, as it forces you to choose images that best represent you as an artist and creator, whilst also demonstrating your technical skill and...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Difficult Lighting Scenarios at Weddings
A wedding photographer has to be prepared for pretty much anything. Big belly laughs, impromptu outbursts of song and bear hugs can happen at any moment. Not to mention that the light is constantly...
View Article7 Tips to Help You Start and Grow a Photography Business
I have been a Digital Photography School writer for the past three years and I have to say, I absolutely love writing and sharing my photography experiences and knowledge. Every time one of my articles...
View ArticleWhy Couples Aren’t Booking You for Their Wedding Photography
Nobody wants to hire you for their wedding photography. It’s not fair, is it? Your photographs are gorgeous, you’ve created a shiny new website, and you’re more loveable than a bucket of kittens. So...
View ArticleHow to Make $500 a Month From Your Photography Hobby with Microstock
I am an amateur photographer, but I make around $500 in revenue from my photos each month. Photography is a hobby for me, but it can be an expensive hobby at times. This money pays for photography...
View ArticleDo You Need a Photography Resume?
In the photography world, there is a lot of emphasis on having a portfolio, but hardly any attention is ever given to the photography resume. So do you even need a photography resume at all? The...
View Article7 Common Mistakes That Every Photography Business Needs to Avoid
Everyone makes mistakes. When growing your photography business, you will make more mistakes over than the years than you can count – and some of them you will even look back on and cringe. Mistakes...
View ArticleHow to Create a Successful Local Marketing Strategy for your Photography...
The internet has taken over most aspects of our daily lives. We can talk to the world at a moments notice, promote our services instantly, and sell anything we want day or night. However, in the quest...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Important Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Photography Business
No photographer wants to get into the photography business with the aim of becoming a marketing expert. But the reality is that if you don’t focus on the marketing and business end of photography, your...
View Article10 Lessons from a Guy Who Quit His Job to be a Full-Time Photographer
Every decision you’ve ever made, each image you’ve ever shot, and each chance you’ve taken, has brought you to where you are now as a photographer. Think about that for a second. Regardless of what...
View ArticleHow to do Wedding Day Portraits of the Bride and Groom in Under 20 Minutes
Wedding days are super hectic, there’s no doubt about it. My couples and I agree on a wedding day photography timeline so we know exactly what is expected at every hour of the wedding day. Yes, we are...
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