In a market saturated with photographers, you may often ask yourself: How do I compete with photographers who are charging less than a livable wage? The answer is simple: Do not compete with them.
A wedding day is one of the most important days in a person’s life, and being hired to document it is something we take very seriously. Your couple has hired you to be their eyes and tell the story of their day.
Of all the photography genres, boudoir might have the most variations and the loosest definition. If you ask 10 shooters what boudoir is to them, you’ll get 10 different perspectives, ideas and answers.
Can you believe it’s 2016 already? Are you ready for another year of building your business, your portfolio, your bank account? Well, I am anxious to get started kicking ass this year.
It’s one of the great mysteries. Somehow, no matter how much money we make, there doesn’t seem to be any in the bank, and the majority of us live paycheck to paycheck. Money has a way of slipping…
The prospect of adding a new modifier to your arsenal of light shaping tools is exciting. New modifiers carry with them the promise of new looks and techniques, broadened avenues of creative expression.
In the world of professional photography, the experience you provide your clients is sometimes just as important, if not more important, than the final images you produce. The client experience is
The general population may not agree on many things these days, but most of us agree that vanity sells. People are generally concerned with their appearance, especially when they’re having their picture made.
Whether you’re shooting beauty, fashion or glamour, hair can be a huge distraction. Hiring a makeup and hair artist can be a game changer, but there is still plenty of work to be done after the shoot.
#1 Less Is More Fewer tools, shorter edits, simpler concepts, smaller crews and outsourcing. Last year, we got rid of jibs, time-lapse tools (intervalometer), extra lenses and bags, and downsized lighting.
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
Training topics include photography lighting techniques, photography off-camera flash tips, photography posing guides, photography business concepts and marketing strategies, Facebook for photographers, boudoir and glamour photography training, high-school senior photography concepts, IPS (In-Person Sales) strategies, family photography, Lightroom tutorials, Photoshop how-tos, and much, much more.
