Stolen Images? Here’s How I Used DMCA to Take Them Down

Stolen Images? Here’s How I Used DMCA to Take Them Down

Last week, I shared the nightmare story of a $900 chargeback from a client who decided he was going to take back the money he paid me for retouching and how a lack of solid systems almost cost me that $900. And yes, his retouching order alone came out to $900โ€“ thatโ€™s...
The Easy Script for Saying “No” to RAW File Requests

The Easy Script for Saying “No” to RAW File Requests

Have you ever been asked for your RAW files? ๐Ÿ™„ Yeah me too. Thatโ€™s not surprising but the other day, a โ€œphotographerโ€ who wanted to work with me actually asked if Iโ€™d be willing to give out my RAW files. THAT surprised me. Because this guy definitely didnโ€™t value his...
Why Your Client Experience Matters More Than You Think

Why Your Client Experience Matters More Than You Think

Sooo, I had an actress shoot headshots with me the other day, after having just spent $400 on another set elsewhere that her agent wasnโ€™t happy with. Now, my packageโ€“ the timed, one hour session, only $600. Not a huge difference, right? Here’s the sh*ty part:๐Ÿ‘‰...
The Day My Date Taught Me How to Make More Money as a Photographer

The Day My Date Taught Me How to Make More Money as a Photographer

Last week after my shoot was over, my client was full of praise and told me that the agent who referred him (he’s an actor), had 3 photographers on his recommended list.He said, even though I was the most expensive, he picked me, not only because he liked my...