When you think of a photography studio you’re likely to picture an indoor studio with lights, backdrops and a busy team of assistants managing the daily schedule; however, an outdoor studio can be a valuable asset for any photographer! Outdoor photography studios can easily be set up at a much lower cost than an indoor…
Charging For Photography – Everything You Need To Know
One of the most common questions that photographers ask is how much they should be charging for their work. It’s not always easy to judge the value of your own work, particularly in the creative industries, however, getting it right is crucial. Learning to set the right price for your photography will not only ensure…
Photography Studio Manager – What You Need To Know.
A professional studio is a busy place that is a constant hive of activity as various projects, photoshoots and events take place throughout the week. Every studio needs to be carefully managed to maintain its efficiency and productivity even in the fast paced and ever changing environment. The specific duties of a photography studio manager…
How to Make Your Photoshoot Productive and Efficient
If you’ve spent the time scouting a location, arranged and paid for models, camera equipment and travel, then you want your photoshoot to be as productive and efficient as it can be. Ideally you want to be able to get everything done in a single day so you won’t need to return to the location…
Complete Guide To Posing People In Photographs
Taking pictures of people can be hugely rewarding however whether you’re working with amateurs or pros, getting the poses just right can be tricky. Creating photos with natural looking but powerful and eye catching poses is one of the hardest aspects of portrait and fashion photography. Be Friendly and Make Your Model Feel Comfortable. One…
How Much Should I Charge For Video Production?
When it comes to pricing your own work in any field it can be difficult but this is particularly the case in the creative industries. Many of the great artists throughout history have struggled to charge and receive fair compensation for their work, Van Gogh being one of the more famous examples of this! Making…
Which Is The Best Place to Buy Photography Gear?
When it comes to buying new equipment you have to balance a number of factors including the price point, the quality of the gear and the reliability of the retailer. This means that deciding where to buy your equipment from can be tricky but there are some general rules you can bank on to help…
How to Select the Right Location for a Photoshoot
Every photo has a background and more often than not this is largely dictated by the location that the photo is shot in; and so selecting a good location for your photo shoot is fundamental to achieving the results you envisioned. The location of a photo will inevitably form an integral part of the narrative…
How To Price Real Estate Photography Accurately
Every real estate photographer’s costs will vary from city to city however there are some basic principles which you must incorporate into your personal business calculations. Being self employed is extremely liberating and an exciting way to earn a living but it also takes discipline, good business practices and plenty of forward thinking. You can…
Complete Guide To Ethics In The Field Of Photography
Ethics are practical moral rules that help us to act in a good way while we go about our lives. Ethics cover every aspect of life and although there is, and will always remain, some debate about exactly what they should be, thinking about the ethics of photography can help us to work in a…