As a self-employed photographer, the scary truth is that you now have a bigger tax responsibility. But the good news is that you are also entitled to deducting photography business expenses from your taxes. In this blog, tell you what business expenses are and what you can write off as a photographer. I also include
As a business owner, one of the best ways to get more photography clients is through Google. When everything is working well, a prospective client Google your business name and see your website pop up in the top search results. But if your website isn't ranking high or at all in Google search, you're missing
Networking is one of the best ways to get more clients and increase sales. Unless you do it wrong. Then networking can feel incredibly awkward and actually work against you by reflecting poorly on your business. In this post, I'll share some tips for making networking less painful and more likely to pay off. Some cases will
If you're wondering how to make money from photography, one of the easiest ways is to sell stock photos! While stock photography definitely is not as profitable as it once was, it is still arguably the easiest way to make money from photography. As a contributing entertainment photographer for Getty Images, stock photography does indeed
Finding photography clients is among the biggest challenges for those starting a photography business. If you're struggling to get clients knocking on your door, it could be due to not properly targeting your ideal clients. The very first step to getting more clients is to determine what type of photography you are pursuing. If commercial photography
Are you a photographer trying to figure out how to find more commercial clients? You're definitely not alone! Getting new clients is definitely one of the toughest parts of starting a photography business. There are tons of marketing classes and expensive packages out there that claim to offer solutions. But the cheapest and easiest way to
Every famous photographer is known for his or her specialty. Annie Leibovitz is known for her celebrity portraits, Ansel Adams for landscapes, Jasmine Star for weddings, Sue Bryce for glamor, etc. The point is that successful photographers fill a specific niche and become the very best at it. As you start your photography business, you
Websites for photographers are like the modern business cards. They're among the best ways to generate leads and gain new clients, but choosing the best website platform for your needs can be confusing. So in today's world of endless options, what is the best way to create a professional photography website? In this blog post, I
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.
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
