Why Luck is a State of Mind with Deanne Fitzmaurice
“I find that showing up and expecting that the universe will deliver, actually paves the way for it to do so. You need patience because…
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It’s World Photography Day. Here are 6 Ways to Get More Out of PhotoShelter.
We think World Photography Day is a perfect time to check in and make sure you’re getting all you can out of PhotoShelter. Below, find…
What Photography Mentorship Can Offer You
Mentorships have been around for a very long time, regardless of profession or artistic preference. Socrates mentored Plato. Then Plato mentored Aristotle. Jump ahead and…
Photo Business Advice That’s “Boring as Hell,” But Vital
"Let's be real, man," Todd Bigelow, the author of the newly published book The Freelance Photographer’s Guide To Success: Business Essentials, told me. "The topics…
How to Start a Photo Magazine in a Pandemic
The past few decades have been unkind to photo magazines. Many industry stalwarts have gone defunct, while others have moved to online editions only. Ironically,…
5 Freelancing Tips from Photojournalist Melissa Lyttle
Over the years, our Instagram has become the go-to place for showcasing the work of our members, projects that move us and photos that inspire…
Instagram Live AMA: Melissa Lyttle is Hellbent on Helping Fellow Freelancers Succeed
In May, we teamed up with freelancer and award-winning photojournalist Melissa Lyttle for a webinar all about how she runs a successful photo business. Melissa…
Talking Business with the “F*ck Gatekeeping” Crew
In April 2021, photographers Carmen Chan, Emiliano Granado, and Jared Soares launched Fuck Gatekeeping, a "professional photographic knowledge base" composed of a website and Instagram…
WATCH: Business Advice from Melissa Lyttle
If you’re a freelance photographer, running a successful small business is crucial. Just ask Melissa Lyttle, photojournalist and freelance photographer. As the former president of…