Opinion

Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Mindset Hurdles for Artistic Freedom

Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Mindset Hurdles for Artistic Freedom

by Brandon Marsh
I’m writing this because I believe there’s someone out there who needs these words just as much as I do—a reminder of the mindset needed to navigate the hurdles we face in our work. Many of us in creative industries grapple with the challenges of business, personal life, and seeking fulfillment.
Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part Two

Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part Two

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
In the first part of this series, where I discussed my subjective reflections related to photo post-processing in Lightroom and Capture One, I covered topics such as types of licenses, program interfaces, tethering, and the difference between a catalog and a session.
What Makes A Great Client?

What Makes A Great Client?

by Justin Szeremeta
If you’ve been in this photography game for any amount of time, you most likely have some clients that you love, and perhaps a few who you’d be happy to never meet again.  Having high-quality clients is the bedrock of a fruitful career. Without clients, photography is just your hobby. 
Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part One

Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part One

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
I remember the first time I used Adobe Lightroom. It had to be around the year 2008. It was a shock to me back then. I mainly had used Photoshop before, which is a powerful tool, but especially at that time, it wasn’t well-suited for quickly editing a large number of photos.
Supreme Court Hands Down a Win for Photographers in Warhol V. Goldsmith

Supreme Court Hands Down a Win for Photographers in Warhol V. Goldsmith

by Brandon Vogts
On May 18th, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in the case of Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith. In a 7-2 vote, the Court ruled in favor of photographer Lynn Goldsmith, finding that pop artist Andy Warhol had infringed Goldsmith’s copyright in a photo she took of the music artist Prince in 1981. The outcome of the case hinged largely on the Andy Warhol Foundation’s assertion that Warhol’s use of the photo constituted “fair use.”
7 Ways to Help You Win Your Next Photography Gig

7 Ways to Help You Win Your Next Photography Gig

by Brandon Marsh
After 10+ years of working in the industry, I have tried a lot of different processes for winning jobs. There is always a lot to learn from the sales process and while I have not figured everything out, I wanted to share some things that have helped me get to where I am today.
How Food & Beverage Photography Helps Shape the Hospitality Industry

How Food & Beverage Photography Helps Shape the Hospitality Industry

by Brandon Marsh
Let’s face it when photographing in the world of Architecture & Design photography, there are often other components that we are requested to capture by the client. A staged portrait of the client, lifestyle images, or food and drink photography for the hotel or restaurant.
Photo Contracts Are Useless and You Don’t Need Them! (Says Some Photographers)

Photo Contracts Are Useless and You Don’t Need Them! (Says Some Photographers)

by Matthew Anderson
I wouldn’t necessarily call it a trend, but something that I’ve noticed recently is (some) professional photographers advocating for NOT using contracts. I don’t think there are a ton of photographers doing this, but I’ve seen random comments in Facebook groups and YouTube videos suggesting that you as a professional photographer should NOT be using contracts.I’m
7 Tips for Shooting Interior Design Photography

7 Tips for Shooting Interior Design Photography

by Matthew Anderson
Even within the category of A&D photography, shooting interior design can be its own “beast”. Not only are there nuances to shooting techniques, but (some) interior design clients can be a different breed altogether…and that’s not a bad thing.
Stream These Architecturally Influenced Movies & Series Over the Holidays

Stream These Architecturally Influenced Movies & Series Over the Holidays

by Ruksana Hussain
Once upon a time, whenever I’d watch a movie, I was focused on who the characters were and what the plot was about. Now, I also look a lot at the cinematography, because if beautiful cinematography isn’t a complementary course in filmmaking and learning about light that’s going to help me with my interiors and architectural photography, I don’t know what is.
Mentorship May Be the Missing Piece in Your Architectural Photography Career

Mentorship May Be the Missing Piece in Your Architectural Photography Career

by Brandon Marsh
Throughout my years in business, I have been fortunate enough to have various mentors specializing in different areas of life and business. Whether it was my therapist to help with life challenges, a social media consultant for social strategies, or a photographer to aid with the development of photo and business techniques.
Architectural Photography and NFTs – a Revised, Bold New World With Intention

Architectural Photography and NFTs – a Revised, Bold New World With Intention

by Ruksana Hussain
In the summer of 2022, a lot of buzz and hype was created around AI visual generator tools that would allow enthusiasts to create images simply by describing them with keywords. Artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI conducted a wide-scale beta test of DALL-E, a cutting-edge software that creates images from textual descriptions (APA writer Kyrre Sundal shows a great example of its functionality here).
A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

by Brandon Marsh
Disclaimer: I loved Sprout Studio so much that I became an ambassador for the brand back in 2020. While I do receive a commission for new users signing up, this application has been a staple in my business since 2015. For anyone interested in trying out the program, please know your support is greatly appreciated and I am here to help if you have any questions.
All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

by Patrick Biller
For the past few years I’ve been focusing my energy on establishing myself as an interior design and architecture photographer and with that came a lot of very expensive purchases. The type of equipment we need to develop ourselves in this industry is very specialized and is often accompanied by a hefty price tag.
Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

by Ramon Portelli
It’s my favourite and most indispensable piece of gear. My Logitech MX Master mouse. Now granted, I probably spend a lot more time editing than out shooting than most but still, if I had to judge the most worthwhile investment by the amount of time I’ve used any piece of gear, this would be it by far.
Stewart Hicks Explains How Architecture Depends on Photography

Stewart Hicks Explains How Architecture Depends on Photography

by Lexi Taciak
A few weeks ago, my colleague Kyrre Sundal wrote a post sharing his favorite architecture-based youtube channels. One of those channels was that of Stewart Hicks. I wanted to hone in on one of Stewart’s videos that I particularly like – as it applies directly to photography and is pretty thought-provoking.
Using “Behind the Scenes” in Your Marketing Strategy

Using “Behind the Scenes” in Your Marketing Strategy

by Brandon Marsh
Marketing as a photographer is more than just showcasing your portfolio. There are many places for you to market your brand like social media, emailers, print mailers, etc. Wherever you are marketing, you’ll need content to go with it. Our instincts are to show portfolio-worthy content but, there is a huge benefit to being real with your audience.
Architectural Filmmaking – Why You Should (Or Perhaps Shouldn’t) Start the Journey

Architectural Filmmaking – Why You Should (Or Perhaps Shouldn’t) Start the Journey

by Justin Szeremeta
Last year my fellow writer, Veeral, put together a fantastic article entitled, ‘Getting Started in Architectural Filmmaking’ which focused on the new opportunities the medium provides and showcases some beautiful examples of videos that take a more sophisticated and minimalist approach to capturing architectural space. 
Why I Abandoned a Day Rate and Charge Hourly

Why I Abandoned a Day Rate and Charge Hourly

by Shawn Talbot
We all know that awful, sinking feeling at the end of a long day when the client says, “Oh hey, can we just grab one more quick shot?” When I had a day rate, those feelings of defeat, exhaustion, and frustration were real. Since I switched to billing hourly, those conversations go something more like this: Client: “Oh hey, can we just grab one more quick shot?”
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