Questions about running a photography business. May include topics such as pricing, legal, licensing, contract, or others.
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If a photoshoot doesn't represent my best work, should I offer to reshoot?
I took family photos yesterday for a family, and while quite a few photos turned out, there were some that didn't. The natural light decreased more quickly than I expected, and some of the photos are noisy. Since some of the shots that didn't turn…
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Should a photographer use a pseudonym when doing two types of photography that might conflict with each other?
Someone recently suggested to me that if a photographer does, for example, family photography, but wants to branch out to something like boudoir/nude photography, they should use a pseudonym and/or create a second business altogether, to keep the…
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What is a reasonable formula for depreciation of photography equipment?
I've recently started a company for my photography pursuits and am trying to lay down accounting terms on how will equipment be depreciated to help planning cash flow for sustainable balance sheet.
Perhaps I'm being naive, but I hope the balance…
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How do I start promoting a children's portrait business?
Could someone guide me as to how I need to promote children's portraits? Could you please highlight the dos and don'ts? I have been looking at setting up this business for a while now but have been really apprehensive.
All inputs appreciated.
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Using software/service to schedule photo shoots
Just wonder if anyone uses any sort of online software or service to schedule your photoshoots. Such that clients (and prospective clients) can see which dates & times are currently available for portraits. I find that many times, clients will…
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What items can I write off as expenses for a new photography business?
I am looking into starting a new business for photography and wanted to see if theres a clearly defined list if things I can write off for it. I'm assuming I won't make any money for a while either so can I apply those writeoffs to my spouses…
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Who takes the photos for Groupon?
I'm very inspired by Groupon's photography from all their advertisers. They are very clean, professional and elegant. How do they create such a personal photo for a business's advertisement? Do they actually have an on-call photographer or are these…
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What is a "vendor" from a photographer's point of view?
I have seen things like "paying vendors on time" and "your vendors" talked about by photographers. What is this actually talking about?
What is a good example of this?
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Extra venue charges on photographer
I photographed a wedding with a second shooter (her first time) 2 months ago. At 7pm at the end of the reception my assistant vomited all over the lobby. I received an email this morning that the venue charged the bride and groom a $75.00 bio-hazard…
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