business of photography

Yes, you should give your client RAW files, this is when

Jan 7, 2025 Alex Baker

If you ever want to get a photographer stressed out, you merely have to utter the words “can I have the RAWs?” Since the dawn…

Why playing it safe will ruin your creative career

Jan 2, 2025 Dunja Djudjic

I know it sounds cliche, but stepping out of your comfort zone from tiem to time is essential for growth. This works in all areas…

Avoid these seven red flags every freelance photographer should know

Dec 30, 2024 Dunja Djudjic

Choosing the perfect client is as challenging as it is for the clients to choose the perfect photographer. Still, it’s not impossible. In his recent…

This is why your portfolio isn’t landing clients (and how to fix it)

Dec 4, 2024 Don Giannatti

Good photographs can only go so far. Let’s talk about a problem that’s holding a lot of photographers back. And it’s not that your photos…

With these easy steps start charging $10,000 a wedding

Nov 28, 2024 Alex Baker

Many photographers dream of charging premium rates for their services, but making the leap from being a $3,000 to a $10,000 wedding photographer involves more…

This is the secret to marketing your photography business the easy way

Nov 26, 2024 Alex Baker

One of the hardest aspects of running a successful photography business is the marketing. At least, for me. It’s a constant task and something that…

This is what it’s really like to be a pro photographer (it’s not glamorous)

Nov 21, 2024 Alex Baker

Everyone thinks being a professional photographer is all about shooting glamorous film stars and eating delicious leftovers from food shoots. Everyone, that is, except for…

What to charge for food photography (and other business tips)

Nov 20, 2024 Alex Baker

I’ve been charging for my photography for years now, and one thing that never gets easier is figuring out what to charge clients. Every single…

How to sell fine art prints like an award-winning photographer 

Nov 13, 2024 Chris Fabregas

Starting an online art photography business is a huge milestone in your career. As photographers, it’s all too easy to collect hundreds, if not thousands,…

Latest industry survey shows growth of niche photography, self-taught photographers, and more

Oct 17, 2024 Dunja Djudjic

Even if you’re not a fan of statistics, here is a report that I’m sure you’ll find interesting. Aftershoot surveyed over 500 professional photographers, shedding…