As a freelancer, one of the most important tasks you have is managing your finances. With tax season just around the corner, freelancers need to understand how budgeting and taxes work to succeed. From keeping track of expenses to filing taxes on time, several tips can help freelancers stay on top of their financial obligations […]
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Pricing Your Photography Work: An Ethical Issue or a “You” Issue
Pricing your photography work can be a challenging task. On one hand, you want to ensure that you are compensated fairly for your skills, time, and expertise. On the other hand, you may question whether your pricing aligns with ethical considerations. Cover photo by Sergey Pesterev. The Dilemma of Pricing Photography As a photographer, the […]
Continue readingBuilding a Strong Freelance Brand: 9 Tips for Standing Out
As a freelancer, what can you see if you look around your market? Most likely, there are hundreds or even thousands of other freelancers offering similar products and services. It makes the competition fierce and intense. How can you outperform your competitors and make your freelancing business stand out from the rest? Have you ever […]
Continue readingAn Expansion Guide for Every Photography Business: What You Need to Know
Photographers and their clients once had to shoot images on film, develop the photos and wait to see if the shot turned out. The digital revolution changed all that, introducing DSLR cameras and the ability to review a shot as you take it. Photographers can see instantly if the lighting and other elements were the […]
Continue reading5 Helpful Tips for Editing Videos on a Budget
Working with video seems like an expensive hobby. You need a fancy camera to film with, a fancy microphone to record with, professional editing software to edit with, and of course all of the best premium templates and presets! But these things aren’t actually necessary, and you can accomplish a lot with free or budget-oriented […]
Continue readingTips for Pricing Your Videography Services Competitively
As a videographer, determining the right pricing for your services can be a challenging task. Setting competitive prices that reflect the value of your work while remaining attractive to potential clients is essential for the success and sustainability of your business. In this article, we’ll provide valuable tips to help you price your videography services […]
Continue reading7 Tactics to Improve Your Communication Skills as a Freelancer
When you’re miles away from your employer—or even halfway across the globe—never discount how communication plays a crucial role, even when doing remote work. Freelancers make money online while offsite, and even when you’re communicating through a screen, you should strive to improve their communication skills consistently, which could result in better work compensation and […]
Continue reading5 Most Common Design Portfolio Mistakes and How To Fix Them
Creating an attractive portfolio is a must for graphic designers, so learn the 5 most common design portfolio mistakes and how to fix them in order to grab your potential clients’ attention! When you first start crafting your portfolio, many questions pop up in your head as you want to make it perfect. It’s understandable […]
Continue readingThe Best Time Tracking Software for Freelancers
As a freelancer, finding the best time tracking software is important. You might be paid hourly and need to track your hours. But you can learn a lot from tracking time even if you’re not tracking hours. You might learn that you can be more efficient with your work, or that you’re wasting a lot […]
Continue readingCybersecurity: How Photographers Can Protect Themselves From Attacks
The risk to our personal data has increased exponentially over the last few years, and all businesses are at risk, including those in the creative sector. Photographers may feel as though they’re immune to the risks because they’re not handling sensitive information or documents as part of their job, but that’s not the case. In […]
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