Basics, first steps, beginner guides
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
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
It’s that time again—new camera releases, shiny lenses, limited-time discounts.Lots of reviews. Every photography website has to have reviews. Affiliated, of course.And the endless online chatter makes you wonder if your current gear is now officially obsolete. They’re all trying to impress you, to convince you that this time, this upgrade, is the real game-changer.
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Mindset & Motivation, Starting Out
Your website is your shop window—it’s where potential clients get their first impression, browse your portfolio, and decide if you’re the right photographer for them. Not long ago, building a professional website was a technical challenge that many entrepreneurs and especially busy freelance photographers outsourced to expensive webdesigners. Today, thanks to modern website builders, creating
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Starting Out
Event photography is one of the best ways to break into the freelance world. It pays well, offers plenty of work opportunities, and gives you the chance to capture meaningful moments. But let’s be honest—it’s not always easy. Events are unpredictable, lighting can be terrible, and clients expect you to deliver stunning photos no matter
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Starting Out
The Jack-of-All-Trades Trap When you’re starting out in photography, it’s tempting to try everything. Portraits, weddings, landscapes, products—the world seems full of opportunities, and you don’t want to miss a single one. But this jack-of-all-trades approach often leads to burnout and results that are, well, average. You spread yourself too thin, and instead of excelling
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Starting Out
Corporate photography sounds boring. And most of time – yes it is. It has long been associated with stiff, lifeless headshots and bland office imagery. Fortunately for us – freelancers – today’s businesses demand more—dynamic, engaging visuals that reflect their brand, culture, and professionalism. Whether you’re shooting polished executive portraits, capturing a team in action,
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Finding Clients, Starting Out
Every photographer has been there: a family member or friend casually asks, “Hey, could you bring your camera to the party? Just take a few shots!” Before you know it, you’re working a full event, editing for hours afterward, and sending them the final gallery—all for free. Sure, you love them, but your time, skills,
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Money Matters, Starting Out