Blog for photographers
Practical guides on photo selection, proofing, and running a photography studio.
Corporate branding session — how to run selection when the whole team decides
At a corporate session the photos are viewed by marketing, HR and management, and each has a different opinion. We show how to run multi-person selection so the decision is made efficiently.
Read moreHow to organise online session bookings — a photographer's calendar
Setting dates by exchanging messages is a waste of time and a risk of double bookings. We show how to set up online session bookings so the calendar works for you.
Read morePixieset vs Pic-Time vs Pixchoose — a gallery comparison for photographers
Three approaches to online galleries for photographers. We fairly compare Pixieset, Pic-Time and Pixchoose — the strengths of each and who each makes sense for.
Read moreHow to protect photos from downloading when sending them to a client
You send the client photos to choose from, but you don't want them circulating online in full quality before editing and payment. Here are real, working ways to protect your files.
Read morePhotography session contract — what it should include (checklist)
A good contract protects both the photographer and the client and cuts off disputes before they arise. We go through all the elements that should be in a photography session contract.
Read morePhoto proofing — what it is and why it's worth doing
Proofing is the stage where the client views the photos and points out the ones for editing. We explain what it is exactly, what it looks like in practice, and what the photographer who adopts it gains.
Read moreHow to speed up client photo selection and stop waiting for weeks
The client was going to choose photos 'by the end of the week', and a month went by? See why selection drags on and what concrete changes shorten the wait for a decision.
Read moreCulling wedding photos step by step — a photographer's workflow
Thousands of shots from the whole wedding day have to become a coherent story. We show an orderly wedding-culling workflow — from offloading cards to handing the gallery to the couple.
Read moreHow many photos to deliver from a portrait and wedding session — a practical guide
How many frames should reach the client from a portrait session, and how many from a wedding? Concrete ranges, a way to set the number in the contract, and a method to avoid misunderstandings.
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