What I Wish I Knew On My First Photo Shoot
Getting better at photography is a lifelong process. I’ve had teachers with thirty years in the industry under their belt say things like,“I’m still learning about light.” Or “Photography is something you never really master.” Ten years after first picking up a camera, I’m still learning. I learn on every job I do. Every shoot […]
Should You Switch to Capture One Pro?
My guess is that as a food photographer, you’re using Lightroom to edit your images. Or maybe Photoshop is your image processor of choice. When I recently polled participants in my Facebook group, the greater majority of them were using Lightroom. Lightroom is a great program. As a still-life shooter, having the option to tether […]
Behind the Scenes at a Restaurant Photo Shoot
A lot of food photographers start their careers by photographing for restaurants. Restaurants don’t always have the biggest budgets, so they are more open to working with inexperienced photographers. However, restaurant photography can actually be one of the most difficult types of food shoots. You not only have to be an adept food phooter, but […]
Why I Still Believe in Stock Photography
If you’ve followed my writings either here on my column on Expert Photography, you may have read my advice on stock photography. These articles and posts were meant to be a rundown of some of the stock sites out there and how you can work with them. This is a more personal post. After being […]
Pricing Your Photography: What Is Your Profit?
In my last post, I talked about knowing your cost of doing business when trying to figure out what to charge for your photography. Today I want to share some more thoughts about pricing your work. When you quote on commercial photography jobs, there are often several line items to consider. You might need to […]
One Thing You Should Know About Pricing Your Food Photography
When you start out in food photography, one of the first things you should figure out is your COB–cost of doing business. Too many photographers are focused on what their competitors are charging and trying to figure out the going rates in their marketplace without crunching the numbers to see how much money they need […]
