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The hardest part of a photography business ISN'T taking photos...

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I have run my own website for several years and had a site built and running fairly well. The site looked good, but the traffic was not great. I saw a huge jump in traffic and leads and have had a record year this year due to what I learned from Photo MBA.Shane, veteran chicago photographer

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SEO for Photographers: 7 Need to Know Photography “SEO” Tips for 2025

Part of the reason that I *have* clients is because it’s way more cost effective to hire me than to do this yourself.  And because you’re a business owner like me, you’re barely carving out enough time to answer emails, never mind read and implement a 6,500 word guide to SEO for photographers. Let me make […]

The State of Online Marketing in the Photography Industry (2025)

Ever wonder how good your marketing really is? Marketing is difficult because you typically have to frontload a lot of work before you see results.  Should I invest time and money in building my online profile?  Will it get my more customers?  What about wedding wire or this or that or thumbtack or pinterest, or […]

Night Photography Tips: Night Sky Photography and Photographing Cityscapes at Night

As a photographer there are so many styles of photography. From landscape or portrait photography to food, architecture, fashion and many more. As a professional photographer, aspiring pro, or even an hobbyist, you learn pretty early on that lighting is everything. And not having right light can make or break your shot. Which is why […]

Zenfolio vs Smugmug: Choosing the Best Photography Portfolio in 2025

So you’re finally ready to build your online photography portfolio. You’ve probably been doing comparison searching online to find out the best way to go about it. There are countless platforms to choose from — from sites like 500px to Photoshelter to Squarespace and more. If you’re reading this, you may have narrowed your search […]

Best Tablet for Photo Editing – 2025 Edition

Photography has an entirely different feeling in 2025, and with that, we need a different way to edit, crop, and polish our photos in this new mobile age. We’ve found that some of the most beautiful photographs to come out of the 21st century (so far) have been through iPhones, GoPro’s, and micro digital cameras—your […]

Photography Business Names: The 2025 Guide to Naming Your Photography Business

The largest barrier I’ve found for people getting their photography business started is choosing a name. Photography business names are hard, but in this guide, I’ll give you a step by step method for choosing your photography business name.  I’ll also give you an awesome photography business name generator (which you can download for free […]

Start a Photography Business: The 2025 ‘How To’ Guide for Startup Photographers

This article was last updated December 1, 2024. The number one question that successful photographers get asked is how to start a photography business.  People see their work, travel, money, and lifestyle and want that for themselves. Odds are that you’ve had a fair bit of experience and have been shooting for a while, and […]

Best Udemy Courses for Photography (2025) – Starting at $10

I’ve taken quite a few online courses in my life and I think it’s easily the best way to learn about business and improve your photography business. I also listen to a lot of podcasts and read a lot of blog posts, but something about taking a streamlined course really helps me (and so many […]

Best Polaroid Photo Camera for 2025

The first Polaroid camera was released in 1948; however, generations of instant cameras have since risen and fallen. Even though digital cameras have graced the markets and mobile phone cameras have also advanced, Polaroid cameras have remained popular throughout the years. There’s nothing quite like being able to touch and see a physical photo immediately […]

Best Photography Light Box On The Market for 2025

Irrespective of whether you are an artist, a cook, a crafter, or simply someone who is looking to sell brand-new or second-hand stuff, the best way to take high-quality and professional photographs is by making use of a photography lightbox. These are also referred to as light tents. Ultimately, they allow you to take captivating […]