What it is, how it helps — and how to finally get it down on paper. Very few photographers (or artists of any kind) enjoy writing about their work. You didn’t pick up a camera to become a copywriter. But, your work speaks volumes and your artist statement gives it a voice. An artist statementContinueContinue reading “How to Write an Artist Statement (And Why You Actually Need One)”
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The ‘Creative Admin’ Day: A Photographer’s Secret Weapon
How one dedicated day a month can keep your creative practice (and career) from spiraling into chaos. Let’s be honest. Most photographers don’t dream in spreadsheets. We’d rather be chasing golden hour, capturing human nuance, or deep in the editing zone. Not cross-referencing file names or drafting pitch emails. But here’s the reality: without someContinueContinue reading “The ‘Creative Admin’ Day: A Photographer’s Secret Weapon”
Building Your First Photo Book: From Google Doc to Print
A step-by-step guide to turning your photo project into something you can hold in your hands. There’s a particular magic in seeing your photos live beyond the screen. Are you documenting a personal journey? Want to showcase a long-term project? Building a photo book is one of the most meaningful ways to bring your workContinueContinue reading “Building Your First Photo Book: From Google Doc to Print”
On Not Finishing Projects: What Happens to All the Half-Made Work?
How your abandoned photo projects still matter, and why they’re shaping you more than you think. We’ve all been there. A brilliant spark of an idea. A photo series that felt like the one. A half-shot concept still sitting in a Lightroom folder named something like “FINAL FINAL_2.” But then… life, self-doubt, boredom, or clientContinueContinue reading “On Not Finishing Projects: What Happens to All the Half-Made Work?”
What Editors Look for in a Photography Pitch
Insider tips from the perspective of publications and magazines You’ve crafted a great story. You’ve got the photos. You’re excited to get your work published. But before you hit send on your next pitch to that dream magazine or online platform, pause. Because if there’s one truth in editorial photography, it’s this: Beyond good work,ContinueContinue reading “What Editors Look for in a Photography Pitch”
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