"You make progress when you cut noise, so mute the distractions and finish the one task that pays you" I'm testing, learning & growing on Facebook. Hey Reader I had a really deep 1:1 with my business coach last week. I’ve been working with her for four years now. I never realised how valuable having a coach was until I found myself stuck, unsure what direction to take next. During our chat, we talked about social platforms. And if you’re anything like me, you probably hate the constant churn,...
25 days ago • 1 min read
"You earn more from stock when you shoot a series, so tell one story across images and upload them as a set" Benefits of creating a passive income for photographers. Hey Reader Recently, I've had a lot of life stuff pull me away from my business. Whilst it's frustrating, even though I've set things up to enable access remotely, I've still not been able to devote as much time to my business as I would like. But one thing I'm grateful for is taking the time to develop a passive income, whether...
27 days ago • 1 min read
"You don't need a perfect plan, you need the next clear step and the courage to take it right now." A quick trick buyers love Hey Reader Designers love images that give them space to work with. When you make their job easier, your photos stand out and are far more likely to get picked. Here's a simple way to think about it next time you're shooting. Leave clean areas for text: like sky, wall, desk or fabric. Keep backgrounds simple and consistent Hold back on filters and avoid clutter. And...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
"Productivity isn't about cramming more it; it's about cutting out what doesn't matter." Check out the latest trend report Hey Reader I’ve just finished reading the Stills 2025 Photography in Design Trend Report, and it really got me thinking about how useful these reports are for us as photographers.When you’re building a stock portfolio, or even just shaping your creative work, it’s easy to shoot in the dark, hoping your images will resonate. A trend report gives you insight into what...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
"Your photography business isn't just a job, it's a journey. Enjoy it, learn from it and make it uniquely yours." Adrenaline & Burning Rubber Hey Reader Last week I went to a motorsport photography event at Brands Hatch, and I absolutely loved it. I’m a big motorsport fan. For my 40th birthday, I drove a single-seater around the Silverstone circuit. What a thrill. I’ll never forget it. I was slightly too short to reach the pedals properly,only managing with my toes if I stretched. I was...
3 months ago • 3 min read
"No-one remembers perfect, they remember real. Show up as you, and your brand will connect deeper." Are you winging it in your business? Hey Reader I want to talk about what actually brings in photography clients, and it's not just being good at what you do (although that helps). It's strategy. Not guesswork. Not random social posts that you churn out and hope something sticks, and not crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. If you want a steady stream of clients, you need a simple...
3 months ago • 1 min read
"Every successful photographer once doubted themselves. Keep going, you're capable of more than you know." Top stories from the community Hey Reader I was reading the other day, and something stood out to me that I wanted to share with you: “Perfection isn’t the goal, progress is. Show up, improve and keep going.” As a photographer, I’ve always strived for perfection. But I’ve found that chasing perfection can sometimes hold me back from doing what I’ve planned. Take a shoot I was once booked...
3 months ago • 2 min read
"Business success isn't about luck, it's about strategy, consistency and resilience." I came across a question that needed an answer Hey Reader I came across this question whilst researching blogs about stock photography .... Can you still make money from stock photography? It’s a valid question, especially now that AI images are everywhere, and stock libraries are bursting with billions of photos. Here’s the short version: Yes, you can still make money from stock. You can make money from...
3 months ago • 1 min read
"Confidence in pricing isn't about being the cheapest, it's about knowing your worth and standing by it." Stop hoping. Start showing up. Last week, I joined a discussion thread with some photographers about marketing their business. The question was: “How do you promote yourself as a photographer so that people book photo sessions with you? Are there any platforms you’d recommend?” There were lots of replies, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google Ads, Yelp, Bark, Facebook Marketplace. 4 out of...
4 months ago • 1 min read