Upgrade camera equipment or reinvest back into the photography business?
After a couple of years in business I have saved up a small amount of money. Should I invest the money back into my photography business or...
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Ask A Photographer Podcast
A weekly show that features photography related questions on general photography, Workflow, Editing, Business, Marketing and Tips
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20 of 34 episodesHow Do I Crop My Photos For Printing and Make It Easy?
Cropping your photos for printing is easy once you know the size you want to print them at. If you don’t crop your photos to the correct siz...
This is How to Sort Through 25,000 Holiday photos quickly
Neil sent me an email asking for help to sort through thousands of photos. He said he took a one week holiday to France with the family and...
Why Aren’t You Calling Your Customers Back? Don’t Be A Lazy Photographer
Today I want to talk about customer service for event and wedding photographers. In particular the first point of contact and how in general...
What should I do if a client cancels at the last minute?
Last minute cancellations can seriously affect the cash flow in your photography business. What’s worse is if you have multiple people wanti...
Do I need Photoshop or Lightroom to edit my photos?
Luke wants to know, Do I need Photoshop or Lightroom to edit my photos? I was having a conversation with a friend, He said you don’t need Ph...
Best Camera Bag For an Amateur Photographer
Let’s talk about camera bags that are suitable for amateur photographers, that are able to hold 1 – 2 camera bodies, 3 – 4 lenses and some r...
How to Create A Photography Portfolio For Your Web Site ( 8 tips )
Today I will be going through the process of creating a photo portfolio for your website. I received a question from Dean who says, I’m look...
How Much Equipment Do I Need To Start A Photography Business?
Today we will be looking into how much equipment you need to start a photography business. Paul sent in a question and said, I often get ask...
Should photographers ever work for free?
Today we are going to be discussing, as photographers, should we work for free? Maxwell sent an email saying, The forums he is a member of h...
Should you Photograph A Friend’s Wedding? (4 tips)
Today we are going to be talking about photographing a friend’s wedding, what to expect and should you do it in the first place? Angus sent...
8 Ways to challenge yourself as a Photographer
Ian asks, any ideas on what I can do to challenge myself in my photography? This is a really good question, especially for anyone that’s pho...
How To Take Better Photos With A DSLR Camera
To take better photos with any camera it simply comes down to understanding your equipment, technique and practice with a major emphasis on...
What Should I Charge For A Photo Shoot?
Working out how much to charge can be confusing if you don’t know your numbers or the customers you’re servicing. First you need to know you...
10 tips when buying a second hand lens ( Avoid getting ripped off )
Camera lenses are an excellent way to expand the capability of your camera. But buying a new lens can be expensive, for the budget conscious...
10 Tips To Find The Correct Exposure Fast
Finding the correct exposure fast is something all photographers try to consistently do, especially when under pressure like during a portra...
What Photo Equipment Do I Need For Event Photography?
Today’s question is from Nicole who asks: Question: What Photo Equipment Do I Need For Event Photography? I prefer not to specialize and wan...
Pet Photography: Can You Make Money From Photographing Pets?
Given the bond that some pet owners have with their pets, I would say absolutely, you can make money with pet photography. I have a friend t...
What Should I Wear To A Photoshoot?
Question: What Should A photographer Wear To A Photoshoot? I’m a portrait photographer and attended a friends wedding as a guest a little wh...
How To Deal With A Bridezilla in your Business and WIN
Question: How To Deal With A Bridezilla in your Business I have been researching wedding photography for awhile now. I’ve 2nd second shot wi...