Every project is unique and it’s vital to know how to price your work in a way that is both fair to yourself while remaining competitive. Your pricing structure should reflect your skills, the equipment that you’ve invested in and your experience in the industry. High profile past projects will immediately increase the prices you…
How To Make A Difference As A Volunteer Photographer
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and if you have talents that are in high demand then your efforts will be extremely well received. Photography is one of the most diverse and sought after skills in the modern world and so if you have experience and knowledge you can really…
Best Tripods For Photography And Videography
There are many high quality video tripods on the market but when it comes to making the right selection it can be tricky to know where to start. You might be wondering whether or not you really need a tripod but the truth of the matter is that if you want to be producing professional…
How To Calculate The Cost Of Wedding Photography
When you’re planning your wedding then you want everything to be absolutely perfect and that includes your memories of the big day. Of course you want to make sure the menu and the food is fantastic and that the ceremony goes smoothly but when it comes to the photography it’s always best to take on…
How To Price Real Estate Photography
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…
Questions To Ask Before Buying A New Camera Or Lens
Photography, like all art forms, is about continuous growth, evolution and an ever increasing expansion of your possibilities. Purchasing a new camera can open many doors in your creative journey, allow you to produce higher quality images and keep your work fresh and vibrant. Buying a new camera is a major investment and the choice…
What You Need To Know Before Buying A Camera Strap
As camera technology has advanced so have the accessories that make using your camera easier, safer and more comfortable. Although it may seem to many that there is nothing to a camera strap except a basic chord that holds it around your neck nothing could be further from the truth and there are a wide…
What Time Is The Best Lighting For Photography?
‘Golden Hour’ photography, also known as the ‘magic hour’ in the movie industry, refers to specific times of the day when the natural light of the sun is softer and has more of a reddish hue than during the rest of the day. During the first hour of the morning light and in the hour…
How To Remain Engaged With Photography During Your Commute
Do you have a long commute? I did at one point. I used to commute from Exton (Pennsylvania) to Center City Philadelphia. This commute used to take me about an hour by train (Driving is pointless considering the traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76 East)). Now my commute is a 10 minute walk!! In the…
How To Travel From Madrid to Barcelona by Train
I have visited Spain a few times. It is a beautiful country with a very rich culture and traditions. Spain is easy to get to from the East Coast of the United States, particularly from cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC. American Airlines has a direct flight from Philadelphia to Madrid. There are…