Monthly Archives: July 2010
How do you get a horse to smile? Add a happy model! Attitude can make or break a shoot. Surround yourself with fun people (and watch where you step).
John Harrington has an interesting post on the Black Star Rising blog about excuse for shooting for free, and why they’re bogus. Most of the excuses are variations on a theme: It’s a great way to break into the market. It was good experience. It’s a good way to promote my business. For the most…
Notice: That’s a professional photographer, not a professional model. Yesterday, I espoused the reasons why I don’t consider myself a professional photographer, and quite likely, don’t see it happening anytime soon. I do this for the love of photography and don’t want to turn it into the drudgery of work. It’s nice to shoot what…
When does a photographer become a professional? I would have assumed that it happens when you make photography your primary source of income. Second to that, I would at least assume that a regular income from photography would be part of the equation. To my surprise, I learned this weekend that all you need to…
