Prints for sale How to Know If It’s a Career or a Hobby, and Why That Distinction Matters You’ve been taking photos for a while. Maybe it started with sunsets or your friends on film. Maybe you’ve got an eye for moments that others miss. And now you’re wondering: Is this just something I enjoy,ContinueContinue reading “Is Photography Your Calling or Just a Creative Outlet?”
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Why Your Pitching Strategy Isn’t Working — and How to Start Landing Photography Jobs
Pitching is part of being a working photographer, whether you like it or not. But if your inbox is full of unanswered emails (or polite no’s), you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: most photographers pitch the wrong way. They use the same template for everyone, focus too much on themselves, and forget the one thingContinueContinue reading “Why Your Pitching Strategy Isn’t Working — and How to Start Landing Photography Jobs”
How Do Photographers Really Get Their Start? 10 Paths to Breaking Into Photography
We often imagine that successful photographers broke into the industry with a formal art degree, or a huge online following. But in reality, there’s no single path. Many well-known photographers got their start in messy, nonlinear, deeply human ways. Are you trying to figure out how to start a photography career without art school orContinueContinue reading “How Do Photographers Really Get Their Start? 10 Paths to Breaking Into Photography”
Photography Cold Pitching – Free Templates
If you’ve ever felt daunted by the idea of reaching out to potential clients or collaborators, you’re not alone. Crafting the perfect cold pitch can be one of the most challenging aspects of growing your photography business! That’s why I’ve put together a set of email and DM templates to make this process a bitContinueContinue reading “Photography Cold Pitching – Free Templates”
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