Photography Careers and Business

Resources for running your business

5 Tips For Gaining Facebook Business Page Likes From Potential Clients

What are some ways that we, as photographers, can gain a following of legitimate potential local clients on Facebook without paying a dime?

Industry Survey on 3rd, 2nd and Lead Wedding Photographer Pay Rates

Pye

We want to compile an awesome industry survey resource for 2015 on current "average" pay rates for 3rd, 2nd and Lead Shooters. This survey will take less than 1-2 minutes, and we will compile all of the results for an article to be featured on SLR Lounge.

Squarespace SEO | Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Rankings

Christopher

By now, most photographers know that Squarespace sites are beautiful, clean, responsive and modern.  But how do they perform in ...

Who Pays Photographers? | Downward Trend For Freelancers?

Kishore Sawh

Where photographers go to share their experiences with clients from all around the world, industry, good and bad.

The ‘Ansel Adams Act’ Protecting First Amendment Rights| This Is A Big Deal For Us All

Kishore Sawh

Photography has been demonized by the powers at be, and it seems to get worse and worse. The Ansel Adams Act is here to correct course.

‘What Should I Charge?’ | Joel Grimes

Kishore Sawh

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

WedPics | The Wedding App For Sharing Photos

Kishore Sawh

WedPics is a great photo addition to any wedding, letting all attendees upload and share the wedding photos to one spot. But how do they wedding photographers feel about it?

‘Good’ Is The New ‘Average’ So be ‘Great’ For A Chance | Motivation From Scott Robert Lim

Kishore Sawh

Scott Robert Lim knows a thing or two about struggling, and making it. Hear what he has to say about being noticed, and just how hard the competition really is.

Why Your Photos Get No Likes, And Why Ones Much Worse Do Much Better

Kishore Sawh

Through one Redditor's experiment, we can see how far the value and reach of social interaction is in self promotion

How Custom Mobile Apps Can Help Take Your Photography Business to the Next Level

Hanssie

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.

{Quitting the Day Job} Tips for Aspiring Freelance Photographers

Alice Houstons

Turning pro as a photographer and leaving behind a corporate career is a dream for many. Here are some tips for aspiring freelance photographers to help you transition from the day job to a full time photographer.

The Best Business Advice I Can Offer You

Kishore Sawh

There's a hundredweight of material on photo-business optimization. But if you ever were to sit with me & ask my advice, this is what I would tell you.