Photography Business Forum

I have a potentially large job on the horizon that will require a lot of driving.  Because there is so much driving involved I will have considerably more time behind the wheel than actually taking the photographs needed. I want to include a mileage rate in my job estimate but...

This concern arose recently when I was pitching a shoot concept directly to a potential client rather than having a company or agency approaching me with the idea. They really liked the concept and the mood board that I was presenting, but I got the impression that my prices...

Hello All, I have recently started down the road to doing more commercial based photography assignments. To build up my work in this area I am contacting people who are a good fit for my style of commercial composite imagery to do a shoot. Typically one of these session runs 2...

Recently I had a phone enquiry about some location based work for a manufacturer of hotel furnishings. That's great, interiors are what I do, and it would seem to be a great way of getting my work seen at various hotels, so that next time they wanted promotional photography,...

I host a site displaying macro images and descriptive text of insects and wildflowers. Recently I have been discussing with a writer the possible use of some of my images in a self-published children's book. (She has several sites about garden design, as well as self-published...

I am seeking some help and guidance from any other experienced photographers.  I am a longtime photography student and enthusiast just beginning to really expand my zoom lens. :)  My goal is to capture a host of photos suitable for large-size printing on high-quality photo...

Hi folks, As I've been building a portrait business over the spring and summer, I'm keen to use my recently shot subjects on my website for portfolio use. Since I have no other use for the images, and my clients are not really on the level to understand or embrace licensing...

I am looking at marketing my business through a couple of sourcebooks and am wondering about others thoughts and experiences with them. Where have you found the best value? Here is the list that I am currently looking at: FoundFolios Workbook PhotoServe Production paradise...

Hi, I have a perfromed number of test shoots using agency represented models. I always have them sign a model release form and by means of compensation I always provide edited images for their respective portfolios... However I have now found that the agencies they are...

I have been requested to complete a two minute video that features the summer camps for a large local non-profit company. The video will be used on their website and potentially vimeo/facebook. I will be acting as the director/producer/etc. Your thoughts?

I recently took some photo's at a cross country mountain bike race that was held on a mountain resort's property (not necessarily owned by the resort, could be leased - if that makes a difference). I had previously been in touch with the resort management asking for permission...

I submitted some photographs to a local distributor of commercial & household kitchen equipment he liked the photographs so I licensed them to his company he asked that the license cover the company that supplies the equipment  as well. Does this mean I can put not only his...

I've seen a few posts here in regards to this, but not many answers. I'm looking for a price point to start this bid.  This shoot will be with a band signed to an US independent record label, but a rather notable label. We are aiming for 3 finished shots to be used for tour...

Hi all. Check out ModXchange.com. I really recommend using the site. This site actually tries to help photographers and models market themselves by connecting with potential clients and exposure worldwide. I was a volunteer male model for charity foundation that helped fight...

I know this is a very vague question and I'm opening myself up for tons of responses that include 'it depends' and I get that!  However, I'm hoping to have a more frank discussion about what I should expect and maybe correct me if I'm out-of-line in some of my expectations....

I'm wanting to approach the editorial/commercial market but I'm concerned about making "cold calls." How do you approach new clients in these markets when you're calling them or making contact for the first time? -Do you send them a promo card first? -What questions or topics...

I have a concept for a open-source digicam project but I don't know how to get the project started. The general designs and ideas are done but I don't know where to go from here.

Have few questions for everyone about slide shows. (like awesome animoto style kind) Do you portrait clients want them ? If so do you sale it on its own or include it in a package ? What software do you use to make your slide shows ? Thanks everyone :)

I am negotiating the details of working for a visual media production company as the primary still photographer and director of the still photography department. I understand that an employee of a company is creating works made for hire and that the production company owns the...

I've just sold my very first photograph and it happened to be to a European magazine.  Since I'm in the States, I'm not at all sure which form of payment to stipulate on the invoice.  Is there some sort of international checking system that would make it easy to deposit into...