Do Megapixels Matter?
Back in 2009, when I made my living licensing stock imagery, the size (in megapixels) of the images we could license made a difference in our potential for sales. Photos were sold based on [...]
An Open Letter to New Photographers
You did it! You finally got your first real camera. Maybe it's upgrading from your mobile phone to an advanced compact camera, or perhaps you went all out with an SLR or mirrorless. [...]
Should Photographers Keep Locations Secret?
Photographers love to create beautiful, interesting, and unique photographs. We carry several pounds of gear on our backs through forests and mountains to find beautiful and sought-after scenes. When you finally find [...]
Jealousy is Toxic
If there is one thing I have learned as an artist with an online presence is that years of experience and technical abilities do not always equate to being popular or successful. New photographers [...]
Build Your Brand
When I look back on how I have built my business and where it is today, I have very few regrets. There were many roads, back alleys, and pit-stops on the path from [...]
Embracing Your Competition
If you are in business, especially if you are self-employed, odds are that you aren't the only person trying to make money in your field of work. Whether you are a wedding [...]
The Guilty Photographer
We have all lived this moment in our lives. When the dust starts to settle on your camera, or you haven't unpacked your gear from that photo-shoot you did one month ago. And [...]
