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
If you want to learn how to take pictures of food, you have to start with the best camera gear. What's the best camera and lens for food photography? Chase Jarvis says the best camera is the one that you have with you. While that is true, there are certain cameras and lenses out there
Contracts are one of the main templates for photographers that can make or break your business. Photography contracts are key for establishing and managing expectations and protecting both the client and photographer in case of a mishap. Although many photographers use contract templates, it is still fundamental to know how to write a photography contract. This
Being a published photographer is a landmark achievement for many professionals. Besides offering potential compensation, being published is a key form of credibility, not to mention it gives you plenty of bragging rights. I'm still incredibly proud of the first time I was published in Rolling Stone and still get a goofy grin on my face
Revered for its compact body and superior image quality, the Sony a6000 is a best-selling camera for professional and hobby photographers alike. Within the professional realm, DSLRs are still the industry standard for services such as concert photography. However, more pros are switching to mirrorless options for things like food photography. The sheer size difference is reason
Today, more and more photographers are looking for ways to make money from photography. As a result, templates for photographers such as model and property release forms are more relevant than ever before. Some photographers prefer to use model releases in PDF format. But the far more efficient options is to use a model release
One of the most important parts of starting a photography business is getting equipped with the best camera gear. Depending on the type of photography you specialize in, camera lighting may be something to invest in. I never use anything but natural lighting for concert photography. However, food photography lighting is a key feature that
My recent trip to Thailand was certainly off to a rocky start after losing my passport in Bangkok. But beyond the initial chaos, I crossed off a bunch of bucket list items during my trip, including one item that hadn't been there previously: getting a bamboo tattoo. It wasn't my first tattoo, nor my first
An important aspect of starting a photography business is having a solid photography workflow in place. Many photographers today wear many hats and are responsible not only for capturing images but also photo editing and delivering the final product to their clients. This can be an overwhelming process, especially if you're a little trigger happy like yours
As a professional photographer, mobile phone photography has always been something I've shied away from. Thanks to cameras with built-in Wi-Fi, such as newly acquired Sony a6300, I rarely use my smartphone's camera since the quality typically doesn't come close to what my actual cameras can achieve. However, my opinion of smartphone photography was challenged
