So, you want to be a professional photographer? Apart from having the right skill set for the photography you want to do professionally, you also have to prepare for a bunch of other things. Among these are the headaches your photography clients may bring you. To help you get ready
With a couple of months more remaining in 2024, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the photography trends that emerged this year. Just in time, the folks of Aftershoot recently published their 2024 Photography Industry Trends report, where they sought to find out which are the most
Did you know that you don’t have to buy a full-frame — or larger — sensor camera to get professional results? That’s right, crop sensor cameras are more powerful than ever and can do everything their supposedly bigger, better brothers and sisters can do. Unfortunately, crop sensor cameras still get
There’s a myth out there that states that you cannot be a professional photographer unless you own and use a full-frame camera. Quite honestly, we’re tired of hearing such drivel. Being a pro has nothing to do with the gear you use. It’s how you use it, and boy can
As we all know, there’s a ton of misinformation and fake news out in the wild. One of the biggest pieces of drivel I see are articles that state that you can’t be a professional or advanced photographer unless you use full-frame camera sensors. I recently read an article on
Full frame is still the buzzword in the photography world. However, did you know that you don’t have to buy full-frame cameras to get professional results? Well, it’s true. Both APS-C and micro four-thirds cameras are more than enough for modern professional photography. Unfortunately, these small sensor cameras get a
It’s easy to be tempted to spend upwards of $3,000, $4,000, even $5,000 on professional cameras these days. However, you need to know that there are cameras that cost less than $2,000 that are more than enough for most professional photographers.
This is a question that is probably marinating in a lot of people’s minds, potential clients or otherwise. Surely, there are many pro photographers who have probably encountered this question more often than they’d like. If that sounds like you, we have just the video for the next time someone
Whether you’re new to the photography business or a little further along, there will come a time when you have to raise your photography rates. However, it may feel a little tricky to do, especially when you’re not sure about how to set your price right or whether you should
If you’re not doing professional photography, there’s a good chance that the thought of building a career out of your passion for photography has already crossed your mind. As with any creative craft, there are pros and cons to making a living as a full-time photographer. So, before you dive
Can you make a living out of your passion for photography? Everyone knows that the short answer to that is yes. However, what is it truly like to go professional? What kind of work do you need to put in if you want to make photography pay the bills? These
In the professional photography world, who you know matters more than you expect. It’s sad but true, according to UK-based food photographer Scott Choucino of the Tin House Studio channel. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t work on making contacts when you don’t know anyone from the industry. Networking for
