Let’s say you’re an assistant or you’re learning from your mentor, or YOU are the mentor providing an example, would you allow your boss, mentor, or protege to claim credit for a photo you’ve taken? Tricky question? Ok let’s expand the examples. – An assistant, in my opinion, should never

Working as a New York based photographer, I utilize most of the big name suppliers to purchase my equipment as well as some specialty suppliers for more concentrated items. Each have their ups and downs but I have categorized them perfectly for my spending needs. Whether a bulb breaks or

Most “fresh out of the box” photographers are faced with essential decisions when it comes to purchasing equipment. The best camera body and the matching glass for their photographic needs, lights, stands, carrying cases… the list is bountiful. One of the most time related decisions for long-term deciphering is whether

The triangle of success consists of quality, persistence, and contacts. All 3 are required for a fruitful business. Quality: Providing the best service/product Persistence: Consistently making that service/product known to the public Contacts: The abundance of people you can reach to tell about the service/product, who are also potential buyers

Make it Simple Any and everything can be broken down into it’s simplest form. Whether it’s your website, how your clients book and pay for your services, your brand development, producing an event, etc, it can be simplified. The key is organizing it on “paper” first using words, pictures or

Please, whatever you do, don’t be that person (male or female). You know the one. Always in the forums, groups, and chat boards with the pompous demeanor. They either actually have valuable experience but come across as an a-hole when giving information and critiques or, even worse and more common,

I came across this phenomenal article posted on Twitter by Patrick “Biz Coach” Daugherty that speaks to how I feel business should be run! I usually paraphrase my thoughts, but I want you to receive this message just as is. Enjoy and leave your thoughts in the comment section below! In

We all know what a black list is.  That list of people you have worked with but would never work with again no matter the dollar amount offered. Yes it is okay to have one. Here’s why… As professionals we first need to understand our worth. Knowing our limits is essential