There’s a moment—somewhere between your third paid gig and your fifth soul-sucking Zoom call at your day job—when you start thinking: Maybe I really could it. Maybe I really could do photography for living. Full-time. Forever free, forever happy.” It is a tempting thought, I know. For all of us. No more bosses. No more […]
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Mindset & Motivation, Starting Out
Why Bother With Collaborations? You don’t always need more marketing. You need more connection. Other small businesses—just like you—are trying to stay visible, stay relevant, and hopefully stay solvent. Most of them aren’t hiring ad agencies or influencers. They just need help, often don’t know where to start, and would be glad to trade value
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Finding Clients, Starting Out
Let’s be honest, most freelance photographers don’t earn as much as they hoped. Not because they’re not talented or their work isn’t good enough. They are talented, they are skilled, they have proper gear. They’re not bad. They’re just… invisible. They’re stuck in the middle of something. But there are two types of photographers who
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Mindset & Motivation, Starting Out
There comes a time in every freelance photographer’s career when they realise they’re doing better work—but still charging the same as they did three years ago. You’ve improved. Your photos are sharper, your clients are happier, and your calendar is fuller. But your income? It’s stayed exactly where it was. You know it’s time to
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Money Matters
Every freelance photographer knows the feeling. You get a message that starts with, “We love your work!” followed quickly by, “We don’t have much of a budget, but…” At the beginning of your career, you might take almost any job. And that’s okay. You’re building a portfolio, gaining experience, and trying to get your name
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Finding Clients, Money Matters
We all know that some clients can be difficult—it happens in every business, and photography is no exception. In fact, it’s probably one of the fields where mismatched expectations show up the most. Why? Because clients often have their own vision of how things should look, feel, or unfold—and sometimes, it’s simply impossible to deliver
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Finding Clients, Starting Out
One spilled coffee, one dropped lens, one missed step—and your whole business could be at risk. It’s easy to put off thinking about insurance, especially when you’re just starting out or working part-time. But the truth is, accidents happen—and when they do, having the right coverage can save your business (and your sanity). Insurance isn’t
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Contracts & Legal
From the outside, running a photography business can look almost effortless—show up, click a few buttons, send the photos, collect the payment. But we all know the reality is very different. Behind every beautiful gallery is a list of hidden costs that most people, including many clients, never think about. And that matters. Because if
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Money Matters
When photographers think about marketing on social media, their minds usually go straight to Instagram or Facebook. But there’s one platform that’s often forgotten or overlooked—and yet, it can make a real and surprisingly big difference for your online presence. That platform is Pinterest. Pinterest used to be a place for recipes, home decor, or
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Marketing & Branding
If you’re a freelance photographer trying to book more clients, you probably spend a lot of time on marketing—building a website, posting on social media, maybe even running ads. But here’s the truth: no matter how beautifully you present yourself, potential clients will always trust what others say about you more than what you say
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Finding Clients, Marketing & Branding