Once upon a time photography and videography rarely crossed paths. In virtually all markets for visual communication (commercial, editorial, corporate, documentary, events) photography and videography were provided by completely separate individuals or crews, the fees came from different budgets and the client base rarely overlapped.
But that era is rapidly fading. Until recently, the primary venue [...]

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Most photographers need to develop new skills before they can offer video services to clients. Here are things you can do to help them develop these skills plus they’ll provide you with valuable material to promote yourself and your work:

1. Post a short video of yourself on your Web site.
On your bio page, include [...]

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This is a challenging time for photographers, as it is in most sectors of the economy. The photo industry was already facing a gloomy outlook even prior to the recent stock market meltdown.
The economy is cyclical. Booms followed by busts are the norm. But for many areas of professional photography this recession is a watershed [...]

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When putting together their Web sites, most photographers focus exclusively on the selection of images and the way they are presented. But potential client want to do more than just see your pictures. They want information about you, who you’ve worked with and what it’s like to work with you.
Remember that your online portfolio is [...]

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