The basic idea behind a mirrorless camera is eliminating the mirror and optical viewfinder that you’ll find in an SLR in order to keep the size and weight of the camera down. They can also be considered compact interchangeable lens cameras, hybrid cameras, or compact system cameras. In 2008, Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens […]
Filming and Photography Permits – National Parks
In my last post I discussed the importance of being knowledgeable about filming and photography permits for State Parks. But let’s not forget about all of the beautiful National Parks we have in Washington! The State of Washington is home to 3 national parks, 7 national forests, 2 national historic parks, 20 national wildlife refuges, and 3 national […]
Filming and Photography Permits – Washington State Parks
Living in the State of Washington presents many great opportunities of outdoor enjoyment. One of those is the ability to have beautiful trails, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and forests right in your back yard for you to photograph or use as a backdrop to your photography sessions with clients. If you’re a photographer in this state […]
Photography Marketability
In my last post I discussed how to understand the basic competition in your area. By doing this you can begin to see how easy it could be to get lost among the competitors in your industry. If you’re considering whether or not your product is marketable, you should continue to research. Even reaching out to your […]
Knowing Your Location – Photography Competition
In my first post I had you consider the following questions: What types of activities will you be performing? When do you plan to start your business? Where will your business be located? What business structure will you have? What do you plan to call your business? In this post I wanted to focus on […]
Photography Tools At Home – Wacom Tablet
There are many tools that will increase your productivity and help with the efficiency of providing quality product. I wanted to focus on a product that may not be considered when you’re starting out in photography, but the further you get into your business the more beneficial it will become. Using a Wacom tablet in […]
Photography Business – What’s Your Specialty?
In my last blog I left you to consider the following questions when you are thinking about starting your own photography business: What types of activities will you be performing? When do you plan to start your business? Where will your business be located? What business structure will you have? What do you plan to […]
Photography – From a Hobby to a Business Venture
For many years I have enjoyed photography as a hobby – when I was a kid I always had a camera in my hand taking pictures of my surroundings and throughout my life I always remember the joy I felt when taking pictures. Growing up I never had anything fancy, the majority of the time […]