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By: Tara Eveland

Tara Eveland — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 23:28:49 +0000

I agree with all of those tips for sure! My biggest advice is to find a tax professional right away and keep records with THEM if you are not good at doing math or organization (as many creatives truly are not). I had a very very rough time at my first tax year for my business!

By: Carina

Carina — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:14:59 +0000

That would be great because I think that is the biggest thing for this industry right now. New photographers need to properly be educated on how to price their work because it doesn’t only affect them but it affects all photographers when clients don’t understand why they can get something from one person for 20 and another for $300

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:43:55 +0000

In reply to Carina.

Hi Carina! I am sort of strange in business because I price the session and 1 completed image when I do a commission and then additional edited images are extra – I always create one or two art pieces for a client. So I’m not shooting events or portrait sessions in the traditional sense. I’ll try to write a post about pricing in the future 🙂

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:42:33 +0000

In reply to Irene Oleksiuk. Thank you so much Irene, that means a lot to me <3

By: Carina

Carina — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:53:21 +0000

How do you go about pricing digital files at the beginning of your business? Many clients want them included but I keep finding such a wide variety of price ranges and when I try to boost up the prices I lose my clients. Should we give any? Or just give a watermarked cd? I was also considering giving candid pictures from weddings on a cd included with package but then any “special” edited pictures watermarked. What are your thoughts?

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:35:58 +0000

In reply to Helen. Brooke, I´m crying from happiness now. I have so much ideas for my next works and because of you I´m very happy. And thankful for all :) I will be here always and sometimes I will sent you messages :) Bye. Yours Helen from Slovakia :)

By: Evelyne

Evelyne — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:21:33 +0000

In reply to Evelyne. Ahh thank you both so much, that really helped a lot!! :D

By: Irene Oleksiuk

Irene Oleksiuk — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:59:39 +0000

Brooke,
Just wanted to day you inspire me in many ways, your images, your words and your great attitude. Thanks

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:51:34 +0000

In reply to Libertad Leal. Thank you Libertad!!