As I am knee-deep in production this week, I thought I’d take this week’s article to share an experience outside the normal photography realm that still has lessons to teach for every small business owner.
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Instagram’s Shift in Focus Is a Reminder of the Risk in Building Businesses on Someone Else’s Land
With the news that Instagram’s focus has shifted to be far less centered around images, many photographers who have spent years building their following and brand on the app are left out in the cold. This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last time you are reminded of the dangers of building a large part of your business on someone else’s platform.
The Professional Life of a Modern Female Photographer
While the craft is the same, the professional life of a female photographer is often different than that of a male photographer, whether it is in the way clients work with them, the interactions they deal with on social media, or the expectations of their abilities. This great video interview sits down with a female photographer, Arfa Khatri, and discusses some of her experiences, difficulties, and the struggles she faces in her day-to-day life as a professional creative.
If Mirrorless Is the Future of the Camera, then the Smartphone Is the Future of Photography
Mirrorless hasn’t only won the battle, it’s won the war. Last year — 2020 — was a landmark as more mirrorless cameras were shipped than DSLRs. It is the primary design choice for manufacturers and is therefore the future of the camera. However, the future of photography undoubtedly lies with the smartphone.
How One Photographer Paraglided a 4,700 Ft Mountain to Create Breathtaking Autumn Photos and Videos
While most photographers use a drone to create aerial images, sometimes, that isn’t enough. Sometimes, you want to soar like an eagle, going 50 mph over the sheer face of a mountaintop as you photograph. If that sounds like you, then let me share with you the story of Bernard Chen, paraglider and photographer extraordinaire.
