Helpful Photography Resources

Discover helpful photography resources to improve your photography, grow your business, or just find out how to go about buying the right piece of photography gear for you.

10 Inspiring Photography Quotes and the Photographers Behind Them

10 Inspiring Photography Quotes and the Photographers Behind Them

Whether you're looking for inspiration, or just love to read about photography, here are 10 inspiring photography quotes and the photographers behind them.

Thu Aug 29 2024

Can Self-Criticism Help You Become a Better Photographer?

Can Self-Criticism Help You Become a Better Photographer?

For many people, criticism, especially self-criticism, can be a difficult thing to master. Read on to discover how using self-criticism in a positive way, can help you improve your photography.

Tue Jun 11 2024

Ditch the Doubt: 3 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer

Ditch the Doubt: 3 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer

Many photographers experience self-doubt or imposter syndrome at some stage. Read more to discover 3 ways to help you deal with these unhelpful feelings.

Mon Apr 22 2024

The LightRocket and Getty Partnership: What's it about and how does it work?

The LightRocket and Getty Partnership: What's it about and how does it work?

LightRocket has been partnered with Getty Images for about a decade. We often get asked about this partnership and application process. Read more for details.

Wed Apr 17 2024

Becoming a Professional Photographer: How to do it and is it worth it?

Becoming a Professional Photographer: How to do it and is it worth it?

What does it mean to be a professional photographer? Find out the ins and outs, and some exclusive tips, to becoming a pro!

Wed Feb 22 2023

A Useful Marketing Strategy You’ll Want To Help Grow Your Photography Business

A Useful Marketing Strategy You’ll Want To Help Grow Your Photography Business

Grow your ohotography business with this marketing strategy for your photography business. Grow your brand, get online, and get more clients!

Thu Jan 26 2023

Three Top Tips on How to Choose the Right Photography Gear at the Right Price

Three Top Tips on How to Choose the Right Photography Gear at the Right Price

Choosing what photography gear to buy, and for how much, can be overwhelming. Here are three top tips on how to choose the best gear for you!

Mon Dec 19 2022

Create a Knockout Photographic Portfolio with These 5 Expert Tips

Create a Knockout Photographic Portfolio with These 5 Expert Tips

Create a Knockout Photographic Portfolio- find out how to create a portfolio to wow any editor in only a few minutes.

Thu Nov 10 2022

Editorial and Commercial Photography: What's the difference?

Editorial and Commercial Photography: What's the difference?

Confused about editorial and commercial photography? Find out what they are and the things that make them different.

Wed Sep 14 2022

6 Useful Tips To Better Understand Consent in Photography

6 Useful Tips To Better Understand Consent in Photography

Get 6 tips on how to approach consent in photography. Understanding your rights and those of your subjects has never been so crucial.

Fri Aug 26 2022

Flash Photography: To Flash or Not to Flash

Flash Photography: To Flash or Not to Flash

Flash photography; a dilemma for photographers today - whether to add a flash (strobe) to that already heavy and overloaded camera bag or not.

Mon Jun 13 2022

5 Reasons Why You Need a Photography Website

5 Reasons Why You Need a Photography Website

Find out why having a beautiful, professional looking, photography website is an essential for any aspiring photographer.

Fri Jun 03 2022

Top 10 Portrait Photographers of All Time

Top 10 Portrait Photographers of All Time

Check out the greatest portrait photographers of all time. Learn about their different techniques and styles, or enjoy some inspiration.

Sun Mar 13 2022

Invisible Watermarks: Are They Worth It?

Invisible Watermarks: Are They Worth It?

Invisible watermarks, metadata and NFTs. Find out how photographers can retain their copyright ownership in the digital era.

Tue Dec 21 2021

What qualifications do you need to be a professional photographer?

What qualifications do you need to be a professional photographer?

To be a professional photographer is similar to be being any professional artist. Do you need any qualification to do so?

Thu Sep 23 2021

How to Start Your own Photography Business in 8 Steps

How to Start Your own Photography Business in 8 Steps

Learn how to easily start up your photography business using this quick and easy guide.

Mon Aug 23 2021

Top 33 Paid & Free Online Photography Courses

Top 33 Paid & Free Online Photography Courses

If you're looking to sharpen your photographic skills, it helps to learn from professionals, or at least mentors...

Mon Aug 02 2021

12 Great Photography Websites for Inspiration

12 Great Photography Websites for Inspiration

Let's face it, we've probably all got a little too much time on our hands. The streets are...

Wed Jul 21 2021

AFP Furor: Copyright Issues in the Spotlight

AFP Furor: Copyright Issues in the Spotlight

The Internet is abuzz with a story that pits a former AFP photographer against his erstwhile employer. The...

Tue Jul 13 2021

Top 45 Photography Workshops in 2020-2021

Top 45 Photography Workshops in 2020-2021

If you're looking to improve your photography and/or also take a fantastic vacation to a remote part of...

Thu Jul 08 2021

11 Ways to Make Money With Photography

11 Ways to Make Money With Photography

For most people, photography is their passion. Which is why finding ways to make a living from doing...

Tue Apr 06 2021

4 Ways to Boost the SEO of Your Photography Website

4 Ways to Boost the SEO of Your Photography Website

We outline how photographers can boost the SEO of their portfolio websites - Editing page titles, URLs, images, keywording, and obtaining back-links.

Wed Mar 10 2021

9 Most Profitable Photography Genres

9 Most Profitable Photography Genres

While the rates indicated here are approximate industry standards, they remain averages and generalizations, we suggest you use...

Thu Feb 11 2021

The 5 Step Guide to a Professional Workflow

The 5 Step Guide to a Professional Workflow

From the moment you complete your shoot, these 5 steps will guide you through the key elements of...

Fri Sep 04 2020

How to become a professional photographer: 9 step-by-step guide

How to become a professional photographer: 9 step-by-step guide

Building any career from scratch is an intimidating prospect. Photography is especially challenging. You'll be entering a marketplace that is highly competitive, very well supplied and where rates of pay can vary wildly. Apart from raw talent, you'll need plenty of passion and determination to succeed.

Tue Aug 18 2020

6 Top Tips for Tagging Your Photos

6 Top Tips for Tagging Your Photos

Tagging, or keywording as it's sometimes known, is probably one of the least fun yet most valuable aspects...

Tue Jul 07 2020

SEO - What is it, Why's it important, How's it work?

SEO - What is it, Why's it important, How's it work?

What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. Exactly as it's name suggests, its all about optimizing...

Tue Jun 23 2020

7 Ways Photographers can Stay Busy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

7 Ways Photographers can Stay Busy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We are living through extraordinary times. A global pandemic is turning our lives upside down. With no reliable...

Fri May 22 2020

15 of the Most Famous Photographers of All-Time

15 of the Most Famous Photographers of All-Time

Where to start? Picking the most famous photographers of all time is a tricky business. Fame isn't easy...

Sat May 02 2020

22 Photography Grants to Follow for 2020

22 Photography Grants to Follow for 2020

We organize, by application periods of the year, the top 22 photography grants around the world. A curated list outlining award amounts and eligibility.

Mon Nov 25 2019

Top 10 Photo Festivals in the World in 2019

Top 10 Photo Festivals in the World in 2019

A list of the top photo festivals globally for avid photographers looking to network, check out the newest work in the industry, and engage in workshops.

Fri Oct 18 2019

20 Best Photography Blogs for Photographers in 2019

20 Best Photography Blogs for Photographers in 2019

A list of 20 of the best photography blogs in 2019. We included the top photography blogs for reviews, opinion pieces, and discussions.

Tue Sep 24 2019

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