Freelance Photographer's Guide To Success: Business Essentials

This practical guide offers editorial, non-profit, foundation, and corporate photographers an honest and insightful approach to running a freelance photography business, based on thirty years of experience by veteran Todd Bigelow. It covers topics such as analyzing contracts, creating an image archive, licensing for revenue, client development, registering for copyright, combating copyright infringement, and understanding tax issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide provides editorial, non-profit, foundation, and corporate photographers with an honest and insightful approach to running a successful freelance photography business. Drawing from thirty years of experience as a freelance photographer, veteran Todd Bigelow offers a timely and detailed account of the methods and tactics best used to navigate and succeed in the profession. He explores key topics that define the business of freelancing, such as analyzing photography contracts, creating and maintaining an image archive, licensing for revenue, client development, registering for copyright, combating copyright infringement, and understanding tax issues, freelance business structures, and more. Chapters feature real-life examples of contract clauses and emails to better prepare readers for the practical daily activities essential to growing a thriving business. Additionally, Bigelow shares conversational anecdotes throughout the book to provide genuine insight into the world of freelancing.

This book is a must-read for emerging, mid-career, and experienced photographers interested in starting or improving their own freelance business. It offers valuable insights and practical advice based on the author's extensive experience and expertise in the field. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your existing business, this guide will help you achieve your goals and succeed in the competitive world of freelance photography.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367635626