Photography Careers and Business
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12 Must-Capture Wedding Detail Shots
Smoke Bomb Photography Tips for Capturing Epic Portraits
Frame Within a Frame | Examples and Tips For Advanced Compositions
Take a Closer Look with Macro Photography Tips for Beginners
High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos
How to Test Shoot With Model Agency Represented Models
Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2
Best Apps and Software to Fix Blurry Photos (updated)
Lightroom Workflow Tips to Speed Up Editing
Tips for Corporate Headshots and Portraits
Shoot And Burn, Or Shoot And Share? – Q&A With Matthew Saville
Question: What is the difference between “shoot and burn” and this new idea of “shoot and share”? Is it just ...
Shutter Teachers Curriculum Offers Extra Income Source for Photographers
Every time I meet a new person and tell them I’m a photographer or have lunch with my girlfriends and ...
Artisan State Releases $10 Little Black Book with Upgraded Features
I recently had the opportunity to review Artisan State's Little Black Book prototype. I had been looking for an affordable mini album option for my own family photos, as well as a more sophisticated alternative to the popular accordion mini books to offer my clients as a gift or package upgrade so these "Little Black Books" intrigued me. I, along with other photographers, offered some suggestions to Artisan State for improving the book and they listened! The book is now available for photographers to order with a few upgrades.
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!
How to Install WordPress on Bluehost
Note: The interface may change if Bluehost updates their layout. If this is the case, please let us know in ...
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.
Side Tab WordPress Plugin | Free SLR Lounge Download
The "Side Tab" Wordpress plugin is designed to solve this very problem by inserting up to 3 tabs that are affixed to the left side of your website. These tabs use jQuery to slide open when your user hovers his or her mouse over the tab.
