I don't mind putting it bluntly that this is one of the many DUMB requests that come through Thumbtack. Sadly, there are photographers that will quote on this and think they are making $20 an hour which will not sustain a full time business. Anyone wanting to make $20 an hour, should deliver pizza because…
Read moreReview: Making Money From Your Photography By Karl Taylor
Making Money From Your Photography By Karl Taylor - Click The Image And Visit Karl's Page Today is Thursday, October 15th, 2015 and is the release day of Karl Taylor's "Make Money From Your Photography." Since I purchased it at 6:45 a.m. EST, I'm guessing that I'm one of the first in the US to…
Read morePhotography – How Light Changes: Snoot, Softbox With Grid & Softbox No Grid
This video uses Profoto gear which I love, but you can recreate this setup with speedlites and/or other strobes. It should give you an idea of what various accessories can do for your images. Don't get trapped by the same lighting routine. Understanding light is what makes most full time pros stand out from other…
Read moreShooting Tip: Exposing For The Outside While Taking The Shot On The Inside
The man pictured above was photographed in front of a window on the 11th floor of an office building in Downtown Raleigh, but you can still see the outside building without it being too dark or too light. Although I mention High Speed Sync below, it is NOT always necessary. I shot this with a…
Read moreProfoto B2 Kit Lighting Setup With Canon 5D Mark III And 24-105mm Lens Set At F/4
I love my Profoto B2 Kit. However, it may not be in the budget for many reading this post. That's why I'll start by saying that you can still do this lighting setup with two speedlites or two inexpensive studio strobes. So don't think you have to buy the B2 kit today. The B2 kit is…
Read more3 Things You Should Expect At Minimum From A Professional Photographer
If you are considering hiring a professional photographer, you should expect 3 things at a very minimum: Experience, Quality And Backups. A true professional provides much more than the minimum. But let's explore the minimums. Experience: A professional photographer will have experience on his or her side. There are some things that only experience can…
Read morePhotographers Who Think Outside The Box Go Beyond Those Who Do Not
Thinking outside the box is when you don't conform to the norm, you get creative with your approach and you come up with solutions that get your photography business to the next level. Let's Take A Look At Some Examples That May Spark Some Outside The Box Thinking... Not In Your Portfolio The potential client…
Read moreIt’s OK To Build Your Photography Portfolio For Peanuts – But Enough Is Enough
As a photographer, you need a portfolio. And it's not uncommon to begin to build a portfolio by shooting for FREE or even shooting for "Peanuts" as the saying goes which is basically shooting for free because you are likely charging so little for your services. But at some point, the madness must stop and…
Read morePhotographers – Here’s A Business Tip: Stop Making Excuses
This post assumes that you are in relatively good health both mentally and physically. I'm assuming that you have the potential to actually MAKE IT HAPPEN! if you just STOP MAKING EXCUSES! and TAKE ACTION! You may never read another blog post from me after this one. You may assume that I'm a certain way…
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