Photography Business

Is Travel Photography Your Calling?

This blog post is by Taiwain-based culture & travel photographer Craig Ferguson. You should follow him on Twitter. One step forward and two steps back seems to be the pattern for a lot of photographers lately, particularly in the area of cultural travel photography. Falling editorial rates and increased competition make things tougher for all. [...]

Please Don’t Just Give Your Clients The CD or DVD!

This is a guest post by Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick, NYC based architect, interior designer, photographer AND mom! Alethea has her own business, alethea cheng fitzpatrick photography. I hear photographers talking about digital images all the time. I’ve noticed that portrait photographers tend to be the ones bemoaning the fact that their clients “just want the [...]

Is Your Photography Business Booked Solid?

As a documentary wedding photographer, each November as the wedding season in the US winds down, my thoughts swing to the next season and whether I will meet my target of 25 weddings per year. One of the best books ever written about being booked solid is by Michael Port, called Book Yourself Solid. I [...]

Kick Start Your Year With “The View From Here”

Selina Maitreya is a a photo consultant. She has been one for the last 30 years. Want to know how to approach your business? She’s got answers. Ever had trouble editing your images down and showing your clients the very best? Yes, she can help. Are you looking for a mentor who can guide you [...]