BUSINESS TYPES You should establish your photography business as either a sole proprietorship or single member LLC. Many photographers choose to establish their business with their name. A sole proprietorship and LLC are great but an LLC gives you added legal protections. INCOME SOURCES My income sources…
MODEL RELEASES Make sure your models sign a release and if they are under 18 have a parent or guardian present. I digitize and save all model releases in google drive. There are even apps for your phone or tablet that allow the model to sign a release right at the shoot. CONTRACTS You must…
Your choice of lenses are important for the situation. A zoom lens is ideal for a wedding or event where you are constantly moving around. A prime lens is difficult to work with in these types of situations. Say you have a group shot at a wedding reception and need to get everyone in the…
I got this little camera back in the summer of 2016. I’ve used on several paid gigs from weddings to events. This photo was shot with the Olympus OM-D EM10. What I love about it is that it is great for a backup camera or those getting started. Although not considered the professional camera in…