The Business of Photography - Digital Photo Pro

July 27, 2021

5 Old-School Tips to Land More Photography Jobs

Direct communication with potential clients cuts through the digital noise

By Jessica Sterling

(Editor’s Note: Jessica Sterling is a Los Angeles-based brand photographer. You can find out more about her on her website.) In this age of social media, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the impact of direct, live, human communication. For me, meeting people face-to-face or reaching out on the phone, is essential to booking work. Not only... Read more

June 30, 2021

How to Create Cover Photos That Sell: 5 Tips

It is not enough to take a cover photo; you have to make an image that works

By James Patrick

(Editor’s Note: James Patrick is an award-winning photographer, best-selling author, entrepreneur coach, podcast host and public speaker based in Phoenix, AZ. You can learn more about him at JamesPatrick.com.) It is not enough to take a cover photo; you have to make an image that works. A strong cover has to stand out against other magazines on... Read more

June 22, 2021

How to Start an Engaging Photography Podcast: 6 Tips

Podcasting is not only great for marketing yourself, it keeps you connected to the photo community

By Jason Groupp

(Editor’s Note: Jason Groupp is a St. Louis-based portrait photographer specializing in family portraiture. You can learn more about him on his website.) Some people took up knitting during the pandemic while others started baking bread. For me, I concentrated on my podcast and it’s one of the best things I’ve done to keep me connected... Read more

May 24, 2021

How Much Can a Photographer Make on YouTube?

Money from YouTube is not just about ad revenue. It's about marketing and branding

By Dan Havlik

Unless you’ve been living under a rock these last few years, you’ve undoubtedly seen the rise of photography channels on YouTube. And in the wake of the pandemic, which has limited many in-person assignments for professional photographers, more and more of these channels are being run by pros seeking to find new sources of income. But how... Read more

May 11, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Find a Great Photo Studio

The pandemic is actually an ideal time to find a space for your studio photography shoots

By David DuPuy

(Editor’s Note: David DuPuy is a New York City-based photographer specializing in family portraiture, professional headshots, event and product photography. You can learn more about him on his website.) A global pandemic might not seem like a good time to go looking for a new photography studio, but I’m someone who believes in turning obstacles... Read more

March 15, 2021

3 Bulletproof Tips to Get Your Photography Noticed Now

As Steve Martin said: “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”

By Chase Jarvis

(Editor’s Note: This post by photographer Chase Jarvis first appeared on CreativeLive’s blog. Visit CreativeLive for helpful online photography classes including this one on how to create a photography profile with impact.) If you’ve been following me for any length of time, then you most likely know my M.O. by now: put your photography... Read more

May 10, 2019

Seven Challenges of Photographing Destination Weddings

Wedding photographer Javon Longieliere and wedding industry specialist Kristi Drago-Price share their experiences of shooting weddings around the world

By Jill Waterman | Photography by Javon Longieliere

On the day of the wedding, you may not get the chance to shoot all the photos you want of the bride and groom. So day-after sessions are a perk to destination weddings. “There are so many beautiful locations at your disposal,” says Longieliere, who captured this image on a Nikon D3 with a 70-200mm lens at f/2.8, 1/320 seconds, ISO 800. Every wedding... Read more

February 25, 2019

The Enduring Nature Of Black-And-White Photography Books

Why in the 21st century are we still seeing black-and-white photography books?

Terry Sullivan

An excerpt from ESSAY, Issue Four by Daniel Milnor. If you search Google for the “best photography books of all time,” you come up with quite a few black-and-white photography books, some of which have influenced countless photographers: The Americans by Robert Frank, The Decisive Moment by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph... Read more

February 12, 2019

Shoot Stock On Assignment

Creating stock photography while on a commissioned assignment isn’t as easy as it once was, but done right, it can still be a great way to boost the bottom line

By William Sawalich / Photography By Inti St. Clair & Christian Lagerek

Clients typically want full rights to all images you take while on assignment, but it’s possible to shoot stock if you negotiate this upfront with the client and create a clear distinction between images for the assignment and those for stock. One way to create such a distinction when working with models is to do a complete wardrobe change before... Read more

January 15, 2019

Fair Use And Other Foibles

Steps you can take to help protect your copyright when posting images online

By Samuel Lewis / Photography by Russell Brammer

Earlier this year, the court decision in the case of Brammer v. Violent Hues prompted a considerable amount of discussion and concern among photographers. This angst grew out of a lawyer’s article suggesting that the court ruled photographs are “factual depictions,” copying them is fair use, and the decision has the “potential to seriously erode... Read more

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