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The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Keeping Up With Trends
Who remembers the boom of selective coloring in the early 2000s? Everywhere you looked, you'd see...
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5 Reasons to Turn Your Photography Hobby Into a Flexible Side Gig
If you have an eye for photography and love taking photographs, you are probably often told, “You...
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How Does Beginning a Career in Photography in Your Early 20s Differ From Starting at a Later Age?
There’s no wrong time to follow your dream. But while starting a new career at a later age isn’t...
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What is the Best Way for Photographers to Handle Demanding Clients?
The temperament of the client can make a photo session better or worse. What are the best tips for...
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Deciding Between College, Art School, or Photography Business Coaching
We all know that doctors attend medical school and lawyers have law school, but what do you need...
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What Tips Can Help Someone Launching a Photography Career to Gain Their First Clients?
It’s the age-old conundrum of trying to get a job for experience, but you can’t get hired because...
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Thinking About Getting a Photography Business Coach? Here Is What You Can Expect
Do photographers need to go to school to succeed? Would photography business coaching be a good...
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Setting New Year Goals to Kickstart Your Photography Business
As each new year starts, many people are eager to make personal goals. It probably won’t surprise...
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How Can Teaming Up With Others in Your Photography Industry Network Foster Growth Opportunities?
Photography can seem like a solitary profession, but it doesn’t always need to be. Teaming up with...
Why Portrait Photography Is the Perfect Stay-At-Home Mom Side Hustle
While being a dedicated stay-at-home mom is a job all on its own, some moms (and dads) are also interested in finding flexible ways to earn extra money for their families. However, adding a new career to an already busy life of managing a house and caring for children...
Building Lasting Relationships: Tips to Keep Your Clients Returning
When you are a new photographer, getting photography clients is a vital and time-consuming part of the job. It is not enough to simply take amazing photographs; you must maintain an online portfolio, learn how to advertise your photography business, and focus on...
How to Discover and Develop Your Photography Style
Think about one of your favorite photographers, artists, or filmmakers. You likely could recognize their work without being told who created it. The certainty you feel is a result of every great artist having their own unique style. No two photographers will take the...
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