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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
11 Ways To Turn Your Camera Into A Money-Maker This Holiday Season
The holiday lead-up can often be the busiest time of year for a portrait photographer. With...
Essential Costs When Starting a Photography Business
While a career in photography will let you showcase your skills and creativity, there are also many, often less glamorous, things to consider when starting a photography business. Financial planning is crucial for any business venture. You must know and budget for all...
Help Your Portrait Subjects Shine with Expert Direction
The best photographic portraits show off their subjects’ personalities. Getting this right can be tricky and will take the knowledge and practice of posing and giving clear direction. Learning how to direct your clients will help them shine through their photographs...
Launching a Home-Based Photography Business
You do not need a photography studio space to start a business. It’s true! If not having a studio has discouraged you from starting your own photography business, don’t let that keep you from taking the plunge. Launching a successful home-based business is entirely...
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