Photographers: Get Consistent, Get Paid
Know what successful photographers all have in common? They're consistent. I'm not talking consistency as far as style, project types, or anything specific. I'm talking about consistently putting out some
Spectacle Photo: A New Studio Approach
When Rich Johnson and I bit the bullet and opened a new studio in The Altamonte Mall, we decided to put a spin on the photography studio business model. If you're in the photography industry you know a lot of photographers
For Models: How to Spot Bad Photographers
Models, especially aspiring models, have it pretty tough. They have to deal with fake agencies and casting calls, internet scams, creeper photographers, no budget "fashion shows", and a slew of other time-wasters that hold them back. This article is going to cover one of the biggest
Photographers: How to Set Your Prices
Setting prices is a constant struggle for photographers. Since photography is a creative service, the pricing in this market differs wildly, seemingly with neither rhyme nor reason. It gets even more confusing once you start doing research on photography pricing. On one hand, you'll find some photographers willing to shoot weddings for
What It Means to Be a “Professional” Photographer
A lot of photographers out there debate what it means to be a "professional" photographer. Is it the amount of money you make? Is it that being a photographer is your full time job? Is it the quality of your work, or the price tag attached to your gear? It's time to
We Went to a Trump Rally and This Is What We Saw
Donald Trump visited Orlando today for one of his campaign rallies, so Rich Johnson and I went over there to take photos of the attendees and the people protesting it. Our plan was to take character shots of both sides, and it proved more difficult
Should Photographers Watermark Their Photos?
When image sharing became a thing online most photographers starting watermarking their photos in some way. This is a trend that has continued, and almost every local photographer out there plasters their name/company somewhere on the photo. They even do it
Dealing with Ad Agency Management
I know a lot of people like myself who work freelance for advertising agencies, or they work at agencies as employees. Over the years I've worked with many agencies, and after witnessing their management practices, I think it's about time someone talked about them. For some
Where Have All the Women Gone?
People have been complaining a lot lately about the absence of strong female heroes, stand alone characters, and their absence from toy aisles across the nation. This discussion has been going on for awhile now, but
Do You Need a Photography Studio? Top 5 Considerations
This can be a tough decision to make, so we've come up with our top five topics to consider if you're thinking about opening a photography studio. In a digital world, a lot can be said about
Are Out-of-Camera Photos Endangered?
Because of the tools that exist today, the photography industry is much different than it used to be. Altering photos has always been a thing, but since it used to be a more time consuming and involved process it wasn't the
Top 5 Tips to Being Taken Seriously as a Commercial Photographer
Photography isn't always about the photos. You could take the most amazing photo on the planet, but if people don't think you're a legit photographer, they still won't hire you. Over the years
Top Ten Things Photographers Say That Have Hidden Meanings
Professional photographers have had to deal with a lot, especially when they've been in this business for a decade or more. Because of this, we've come up with workaround phrases that
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