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.
The ability to shoot tethered is imperative for most professional photographers. Not only does it let you study your captured images on a big screen as soon as they're taken, but it also allows for your client to give instant feedback. This opens up the collaboration aspect of your photo shoot. Thanks to evolving
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
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
Before you make any money from photography, you must first open a photography business bank account. Keeping your business transactions separate from your personal finances not only keeps you organized, it's also the law. Also, having a business bank account makes it much easier accept multiple forms of payment when your client is ready to pay your
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
Earlier this year, I invested in my first mirrorless camera, the Sony a6300. Not knowing anything about Sony lenses or accessories, I should get to accompany my new purchase. After a few weeks of shooting mirrorless, I came up with a list of the best lenses and accessories for Sony a6000 and a6300 cameras that enhanced
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
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
