Before You Buy A New Camera, You Need To Do This…
I like to say that you should never invest more money into your photography gear than you do in the skills it takes to use the gear. That means if you want to buy a new camera today that’s worth $1,000, you should first spend the equivalent of $1,000 on classes with...
My Keys To Success In Special Event Photography
When I made the decision to become a professional photographer, special events were the last thing I wanted to do. Photographing such an important event as a wedding seemed way too daunting, stressful, and risky. So, in the beginning I focused on family portraits and...
5 Tips For Selling Images Directly To Clients
As a freelance photographer, I’ve been selling images directly to clients for 7 years now. Selling photos this way (also called direct licensing) essentially lets me be my own stock agency. I have much more control over my fees and how my photos are used. And I don’t...
Going After Commercial Photography Markets Can Be Especially Lucrative
After finishing my medical degree, I wanted to learn something new. So, 12 years ago I picked up a camera to take photos of my roommate and her fiancé for their engagement. When I saw her happy response to the photos, I spent the next few years really learning my...
Photobooth Photography Is Fun And Easy To Set Up…
In college I spent a semester studying abroad in London, and as a gift, my parents bought me a point-and-shoot camera. It was small enough to fit in any bag and light enough for me not to make excuses about carrying it wherever I went. From that point on, my camera...