Changes at 500px: Enhance Your Workflow and Showcase Your Photography

Attention, photographers! Get ready because managing your photos just got a whole lot easier. We’ve released a series of updates designed to streamline your workflow, boost efficiency, and—wait for it—actually save you time. That means more opportunities to do what you’re truly passionate about, capturing stunning photos! Introducing My Photos Your new centralized hub to… Continue reading Changes at 500px: Enhance Your Workflow and Showcase Your Photography

Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers

The life of a professional photographer is defined, in part, by the once-in-a-lifetime moments: the trips to faraway places, the collaborations with stylists and other artists, and the chance to work with inspiring brands. But behind every exciting moment are countless not-so-exciting moments: the travel logistics, the gear rentals, the invoices, the bills, and perhaps… Continue reading Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers

Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want!   I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem

Searching for a model can be frustrating for photographers who are planning a photoshoot. Finding models on Model Mayhem is a simple solution to this problem, but only if you know how Model Mayhem works. You’ll need to know the best way to connect with models who meet your specifications while avoiding common pitfalls. Our… Continue reading The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem

7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

The global digital photography market is expected to reach $149.98 billion by 2026, growing from $79.12 in 2017. Cameras are getting better, and editing software is getting smarter. The technology is more accessible than it’s ever been, and interest in the medium—and the profession—is on the rise. According to a 2018 survey by PDN, the… Continue reading 7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

How to boost your searchability and ultimately your sales potential

According to researchers, 75% of search engine users never scroll past the first page of results. But it can be tough to get onto that first page—a recent study from Ahrefs revealed that a whopping 90.63% of web pages get no traffic from Google search results. There are a few reasons why this might happen,… Continue reading How to boost your searchability and ultimately your sales potential

21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men

While photos of male models were once limited to underwear ads with six-pack abs, the field is changing—for the better. With major brands turning to street-casting and alternative modeling agencies, photographers now have more freedom to experiment with how they portray male individuality and masculinity. Masculinity is complex and multi-faceted; it means something different for… Continue reading 21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men

Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients

Faceless photos are trending—at least when it comes to photography. We’ve all seen the pictures: faceless figures in a vast landscape, tourists in straw hats gazing at iconic landmarks, and the famous #Followmeto theme, where all we see is someone’s back leading us into the unknown. When a photo is anonymous, we can’t identify the… Continue reading Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients

Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Last year, we witnessed a “start-up boom,” with 5.4 million new business applications filed in the United States alone. Following a challenging few years, more people are embarking on new professional journeys—and facing unexpected challenges and rewards along the way. For any new photography business, one of those first hurdles is determining your prices. No… Continue reading Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020

From underwater portrait sessions to floral crowns and flowy fabric, recent trends have reinvigorated the field of maternity photos. If once the genre was considered radical (think: Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair), it’s now entered the mainstream (think: Beyonce’s 2017 pregnancy photoshoot with twins). These days, maternity photos are equally at home… Continue reading 20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020