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8 Ways to challenge yourself as a Photographer

Ian asks, any ideas on what I can do to challenge myself in my photography?

This is a really good question, especially for anyone that’s photographed the same type of photography, or a genre of photography all the time, you may get a little bit stagnant.

But it might not be your fault as some types of photography have restrictions, such as access to your subjects like in sports photography or you have to follow certain rules like in wedding photography.

So the only way to grow as a photographer is to challenge yourself in other ways, if it’s not possible with your main type of photography.

Here is what I would do.

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Should you Photograph A Friend’s Wedding? (4 tips)

Today we are going to be talking about photographing a friend’s wedding, what to expect and should you do it in the first place?

Angus sent in a question and said, my friends like my street photography photos and I’ve taken photos of them in the past just for fun. When meeting with them they said they have confidence in me. The problem is I’ve never photographed a wedding before.

I have all the equipment I need including backup equipment. But I’m not sure if I should photograph their wedding as my first or even how much I should charge them?

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How To Take Better Photos With A DSLR Camera

To take better photos with any camera it simply comes down to understanding your equipment, technique and practice with a major emphasis on taking lots of photos.

I was asked a question by Connor on the podcast who recently got a new digital camera for the family.  He and his wife have made it a point to learn how to take better photos of their kids. He wanted to know some tips for taking better photos in general.

Here is what I personally did to get better at taking photos using any camera, from mobile phone to digital SLR.

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Should photographers ever work for free?

Today we are going to be discussing, as photographers, should we work for free?

Maxwell sent an email saying, The forums he is a member of have had a lot of talk about working for free and how this can negatively impact you and your business.

The post was directed at new photographers, giving away their services for free just to portfolio build, while making it hard for professional photographers to get work.

Is there ever a good time to work for free as a photographer?

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How Much Equipment Do I Need To Start A Photography Business?

Today we will be looking into how much equipment you need to start a photography business. Paul sent in a question and said,  I often get asked to photograph different events like parties and dance concerts for friends. They offer to pay me, which has made me wonder.  What would be the least amount of equipment needed to start a photography business?

I have a camera body, 2 lenses and a Macbook.

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Before becoming a professional photographer I was in a corporate role for many years.

I firmly believe that my time as a corporate employee has set me up for a successful professional career as a photographer. As a result I can work from home and have the flexibility I need to make it work for me and my family.

The reason is simple. It’s because I learnt to have structure in my workday.

As a small business owner, I have placed the correct policy and procedures, designated work area, a daily work schedule that is easy for a one person operation to follow when working from home.

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Working out how much to charge can be confusing if you don’t know your numbers or the customers you’re servicing.

First you need to know your cost of doing business, cost of goods, then you need to work out if people are willing to pay for the work you’re offering, because your local market will also play a part on how much you can charge.

I received a question from Alex who says his prices haven’t been updated since he started his business many years ago. The cost of running the business has increased, and his skills have improved enough that he feels comfortable to increase his prices.

Alex also sells prints, albums and digital files. But doesn’t charge a session fee, What is a good starting point for his prices and should he increase his prices because he is worried of losing customers?

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