Michian A Biz Pics

The mirrorless tsunami is well under way. We have a wealth of full-frame options with new mounts, smaller flange distances, vastly improved EVFs, and smaller bodies. Given the dent that this is already putting in DSLR sales, what’s the next step? Sony already has a well-established range of crop-sensor mirrorless bodies, but will Canon and Nikon …

Read More “The Future Is Full Frame: Will Canon and Nikon Ditch Crop-Sensor Cameras?”

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.

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 …

Read More “Ask Yourself These Questions When You Think It’s Time to Buy a New Camera”

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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?

Some couples live happily ever after, others get divorced, and the reasons for the separation can be very different. “Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way …” In different pairs, there are different acceptance criteria, for some, uncleaned plates become an excuse for leaving the family, while others endure constant betrayal for many …

Read More “After divorce, life just goes on”