I’ve had a long flirtation with mirrorless cameras of all stripes, from the earliest Panasonic to Fujifilm to Olympus. I’m usually quite happy with and shoot them all frequently, but at the end of the day, it’s always a full-frame DSLR that reminds me why none of those have ever become my main squeeze.
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Ask Yourself These Questions When You Think It’s Time to Buy a New Camera
Given the choice, most of us would probably buy the latest and greatest camera bodies as soon as they came out, because hey, new toys are cool, right? But most of us don’t have unlimited budgets, so it’s important to know when you really need to upgrade and when it’s just a case of gear lust. Here’s what to consider when you’re wondering if it’s time to buy a new camera.
Continue reading “Ask Yourself These Questions When You Think It’s Time to Buy a New Camera”New to Commercial Photography? You Should Try Up-Selling.
Up-selling is part and parcel of the wedding and portrait photography business. Many photographers depend on these selling techniques to generate a decent income. But similar opportunities can be found in the commercial genre — you just need to know how to target them.
Continue reading “New to Commercial Photography? You Should Try Up-Selling.”Making Money From Photography is Really Hard, But It Can Be Done
There are simply no shortcuts to building a career as a freelance photographer. Making money out of something you love is really hard, but it absolutely can be done.
Continue reading “Making Money From Photography is Really Hard, But It Can Be Done”Making a Living in Photography in the Age of Social Media
After finding myself in yet another strange new world last week, I began to reflect on the future of photography and steps necessary to protect the profession we love.
Continue reading “Making a Living in Photography in the Age of Social Media”Is Photography Really Considered Art?
This is a question we hear being asked more and more nowadays. And before anyone starts to react violently, rest assured that the answer is yes.
Continue reading “Is Photography Really Considered Art?”How Important is Passion in Professional Photography?
It’s a bizarre question that can be applied to any of the arts. Typically, creatives are seen as passionate creatures, but is it essential to a career in the industry?
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