Marketing for Photographers
‘What Should I Charge?’ | Joel Grimes
it is probably the first roadblock we come to when deciding to make photography a business, and not the last to overcome. Here is some insight, and practical advice on pricing your business
Why Your Photos Get No Likes, And Why Ones Much Worse Do Much Better
Through one Redditor's experiment, we can see how far the value and reach of social interaction is in self promotion
Headless Sightings: A Quirky Photo Series As Seen Around the Streets of Los Angeles
Krocky Meshkin's Headless Sightings is a quirky paranormal series that created much buzz thanks to some creative marketing efforts.
How Custom Mobile Apps Can Help Take Your Photography Business to the Next Level
It's important for us business owners to stand out in small ways and using Mobile Apps can be an amazing tool for promoting your brand.
Social Media for Photography: 5 Reasons Why Every Photographer Should Use 500px
When it comes to growing your business, social media can be really helpful to get potential customers. This article is ...
How to Start a Photobooth Business
A couple months ago, we decided to launch a photobooth business. As a wedding photography studio, we had most of the necessary experience, all of the require technical knowledge, and most importantly, a complementary business with preexisting clientele. But that didn't mean that we jumped right into it without doing the proper research. In actuality, we probably spent over 40 hours of total time, researching, testing, and prepping for our first photobooth event.
Are Copycat Photographers Getting You Down?
They say imitation is the best form of flattery, but sometimes it can be pretty annoying. Okay, seriously. If you've been a photographer for more than a couple months, you probably already have a few fans. Wonderful!
When to Raise Prices | Diana’s Thursday Thoughts
Raising your rates can be a difficult decision - when to do it, what is fair enough to charge, and will anyone think you're worth it? The rates you set for portraits and wedding coverage matters. Each check goes into the end of the year money bucket which is basically, what you'll be making annually as a full-time photographer. Taking that into consideration, it's important to price your services in hopes that you book enough to make a decent living.
How to Get Your Photography Published and Featured on Blogs
Getting published on popular wedding blogs can attract brides who want their own weddings published on a blog (they are often the creative brides as well). It also gives you publicity, and for some photographers, it’s a badge of honor.
5 Ways to Keep Costs Down When Creating a New Photography Studio
When starting a new freelance photography business, it is a good idea to do your best in creating a professional studio without spending a lot of money up front. In this article, I will write about 5 tips to help keep costs down where possible.
Real Life Example: Pricing & Negotiating a Commercial Job
One of the hardest skill to learn as an aspiring commercial or editorial photographer is how to properly negotiate for ...
The Current State of the Wedding Photography Industry – by Kevin Weinstein
Kevin Weinstein Photography wrote a recent article on the State of the Wedding Photography Industry. His article is not only an interesting read, it is also completely accurate as to the current state of not only the wedding photography industry, but the photography industry in general. So, we wanted to feature Kevin's article on SLR Lounge for everyone to read, and discuss.
