It's shocking to realize that this year is nearly over. November ended up being my second-least busy month out of the year. This was partially due to a long weekend vacation up north to Whistler, thus becoming a second annual holiday tradition. For the first time in a long time, I left all electronics at
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
A crucial component of running a photography business is having a solid marketing game plan. In addition to Instagram, Facebook is a channel that continues to be very beneficial for photographers striving to make money. To ensure your Facebook presence is optimized, you may have to clean up old social media profiles or managing future
One of the first steps to starting a photo business is to learn how to build a photography website. This website is your ultimate business card that serves as your portfolio when you want to apply for a press pass or pitch your services to prospective clients. As a result, you could argue that having a
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
