A few weeks back there was an opinion piece posted on dPs that raised the ire of many, and garnered supporters from others. The fact remains that while it was an interesting read from a single individual, there were several inaccuracies in that piece. First, iStock was not the first microstock agency to enter the [...]
As photographers, the highest compliment we can be paid is to have someone pay us for our vision and creativity. For some, this means becoming wedding or portrait photographers, getting paid per event or session. But what about those of us who enjoy shooting landscapes, or wildlife? Subjects that aren’t often paid for in advance? [...]
A few weeks ago I wrote 15 Tips About Turning Pro. I thought it would be a good time to expand on some of those tips. Today’s article is the fifth and final in that series (although I may revisit it again soon and add part six and maybe seven…). I hope you find these suggestions helpful. If you [...]
You have the skills and the passion and your goal is to become a professional photographer? Unfortunately there is no instruction manual but here are a few tips you may find useful. 1. Passion: Remember why you picked up the camera in the first place? Nurture that passion, but be aware that should you turn [...]
Can turning pro kill your passion for photography? The importance of personal projects. Living the dream of turning your passion into a profitable business sounds like the ideal job and, in many ways, it is the best job in the world. But it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. Of course, the financial security of leaving [...]
This post is the final installment in a series of posts on Becoming a Professional Photographer. See previous posts at How to Become a Pro Photographer Part 1, Part 2 (Getting Started) and Part 3 (Marketing). Making Money There are several factors to consider when deciding how to price your work: A) How much is [...]
Building a brand Having a strong brand can transform your business; just look at global corporations such as: Coca Cola, MacDonalds and Nike. It is crucial to invest time and energy into planning what your key message will be. To do this, consider what the aims of your business are, who do you want to [...]
Getting started Once you have the intention and the funds (see Part 1 of Becoming a Pro Photographer) in place it’s time to consider the legality, rules and regulations and all the red tape of what you need to do. In the UK the government provide a range of free half-day training sessions to help [...]
As lovers of photography – we can all admit to dreaming of chucking in the day job and setting up shop as a professional photographer, but for many of us it can remain just that – a dream. But for those with the talent, support system and drive, becoming a freelance photographer can be realised! [...]
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