We’re all part of an industry that’s driven by technology and marketing, and pretty much every- thing is a spinoff of those two things. Technology is constantly changing. Every day there’s something new coming your way, prom- ising you the best and most creative tools in the history of photography.

Hopefully by now, we’ve gotten the gist of how to be professional and polite, and still do our job the day of the wedding. Then why do so many brides and wedding vendors constantly complain about the behavior of photographers and videographers on the wedding day?

It’s the time of year when photographers are getting busy gearing up for the crazy fall and holiday season. Many portrait photographers make over half of their income during the fourth quarter of the year.

Some photographers recently told me their own stories about how they turned a near derail into personal or professional fortune.

Our industry is constantly changing. The economy, technology, social media, and consumer trends create a never-ending stream of reasons photographers have to stay on their toes. With all the changes and the almost daily paradigm shifts...

We’ve all been there. The stress, anxiety, and heartbreak you feel when one of your clients is upset with you, or worse, is flat-out angry and lashing out. If you haven’t had a client turn from Jekyll to Hyde, then consider yourself lucky.

It takes a lot to be a great manager. You have to be on top of your business, communicate well with your staff, communicate with clients, build a reputation and your brand.

The flourishing acceptance and legality of same-sex marriage is increasing opportunities for wedding photographers.

There are four typical ways to submit your work to blogs and magazines (not including a chance encounter with the photo editor). The most popular methods are ...