Category Archives: Business

When it comes to turning your passion for photography into a career, there are many different steps that need to be taken. It might seem overwhelming for newly independent contractors at first, yet through research, passion, and a clear business plan, freelance photography jobs are attainable. How to Get Started As a Freelance Photographer One …

Are you looking for ways to grow your photography business? Here are 6 daily actions you can take to do just that! We know it’s tough. There is a ton of competition out there and you are intimidated by all the things you need to do in order to grow your photography business. Here’s your …

Do you find yourself staring at a blank screen when you want to blog or write content for your website? Here are a few tips on writing for non-writers! So I get it, talking about yourself feels weird. Blogging totally sucks when you feel like you HAVE to connect with clients and don’t know how. …

Thinking of ways to add value to your client experience? Here are 7 ways to really pique interest and get people talking about your photography business. Since everyone and their dog wants to be a photographer these days, it’s really important that you add value to your client experience. Word of mouth advertising is your …

Are you struggling with consistency in your photography? Here’s our cheat sheet for getting images that are recognizable to YOU. One thing that seasoned photographers are always talking about is getting consistent images. Consistency in your photography is an important piece of establishing your personal style, and can serve you well in business. The reason …

Have you considered switching from offering digitals, to in-person sales? Here is our list of what you’ll need to consider! In-person sales (also known as IPS) is the the act of meeting with your photography clients in person, to preview and sell your photographs. This varies greatly from providing your clients copies of high resolution digital …

Have you ever encountered a tough personality and contemplated ending a client relationship? We’re here to help identify red flags and how to explain it’s over. Ending a client relationship can be tricky. Nobody likes going through a break up. It’s hard, it’s emotional, and it just doesn’t feel good. You may be TOTALLY relieved …

Do you have so many questions about your upcoming tax filings that your head is spinning? Here are 12 helpful tax tips for photographers. Here we go again, it’s that time of year. I don’t think anyone loves this season (maybe the IRS?)! It’s tax season, and I put together some tax tips for photographers! …

Are you on the fence about being overly formal in your business?  Here are 5 reasons you should be sending every client a photography contract and some key points you may want to consider. As much as we’d all like to think that every service transaction will go smoothly, we’ve all heard photography horror stories! …

Unsure you’re at the point of charging for your photography? Here are our tips and tricks for knowing when you’re ready to take the leap! Let me just get this out of the way. This is going to be different for everyone. There is no one rule for when you can start charging for your …

Ever encounter a difficult client scenario and not sure how to respond? Here is our list of 12 challenging photography client situations and how to handle them professionally! Now that you’re in the midst of running your own business, you get the added fun of encountering many colorful personalities! Hold on tight, because it’s going …

Curious how you can say “thank you” to your clients with a little gift? Here are eight ways to impress! One of the first things we learn when it comes to good manners is saying “thank you.” Whether it’s at dinner or when someone helps you pick up your child’s toy that they’ve so graciously …

Confused as to why it’s beneficial to have a photography business plan? Here is our step-by-step outline to achieve your goals! So I bet you’re wondering why exactly you need a photography business plan? I know, it seems like a boatload of work and technically it’s not reeealllly necessary, but I can assure you that a business …