About Suzi Pratt

Suzi Pratt is an event, food, and concert photographer based in Seattle. She started Intrepid Freelancer to inspire and teach others how to start a photography business. View her at photography portfolio, and subscribe to herYouTube channel.

How much does it cost to start a photography business?

Take a guess: how much do you think it costs to start a photography business? The answer may surprise you, especially if you take into account the extra costs and fees of setting up a legal business. But the single most important thing you can do as an aspiring professional photographer is being honest about costs.

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How To Get A Press Pass

Are you a freelance photographer or writer seeking special access to shoot an event? If so, you likely need a press pass or media credential. This largely elusive and highly coveted badge is particularly used for event and concert photography, and it exists in a variety of forms and goes by several different names. As

By |2022-01-13T13:21:11-08:00December 19th, 2016|62 Comments

3 Essential Photography Business Documents and Templates

When starting a photography business, there are several documents that every business owner or independent contractor should always have readily available. These three documents are a Photography Contract, W9 Tax Form, and Invoice. Below, you'll find a brief description of each form, as well as a link to download a free template for your use. Without

By |2022-01-13T13:21:11-08:00December 17th, 2016|12 Comments

Best Waterproof Digital Camera

When it comes to compact travel cameras, what's the best waterproof digital camera? Here's a hint: it's not a DSLR or mirrorless camera, such as the wildly popular Sony a6000. And it's not a GoPro either. Instead, it's the Olympus Tough TG-4. Why Olympus? It's no secret that I have been a longtime fan of Canon

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4 Reasons Why the Canon 6D May Not Be the Camera For You

Having a second, backup camera body is essential for starting a photography business. I spent months debating which camera to get as a complement to my Canon 5D Mark III.  I looked at the Canon 7D and even considered ditching DSLRs for a mirrorless camera. Finally, in July 2013, I took the plunge and bought a Canon

By |2016-12-24T18:45:00-08:00December 15th, 2016|47 Comments

Free Model Release Form Template for Photographers

There is a slew of templates and documents that every photographer needs in order to make money from photography. If you run a photography business, it is important to know what a model release is and when you need to have one. This blog explains why it's an important template for photographers. A free model release

By |2016-12-21T17:57:24-08:00December 15th, 2016|4 Comments
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