3 Ways to Create Live Slideshows for Events and Weddings
As event and wedding photographers, we have to constantly stay ahead of the competition. It’s no longer enough to have a good portfolio and take great photos, because many photographers have those too. You have to think about how you can provide an extraordinary experience for your clients, at every step of the way. Of […]
30 Brilliant Photography Portfolios to Inspire You
As a photographer, your portfolio is your most important asset. It showcases all of the work you have done and your unique visual style. It’s also where you get to tell a compelling story about yourself—how you got to where you are, the way you work and your experience—that can help potential clients decide if […]
The 28 Best Photo Sharing Apps for Photographers
Which is the best photo sharing app for photographers? The answer depends on what you’re looking to achieve. There are hundreds of photo sharing apps available, and they are designed for different purposes. Some are designed to help you instantly share your event photos, while others are designed to help you build an audience. In […]
4 Ways to Instantly Share Your Event Photos
Speaking as an event photographer, we face a big problem today. And the big problem is that we’re still stuck in our old ways. We’re living in an age when people can instantly share and upload their photos and videos, whether on social media or private messaging platforms. Yet, when it comes to event photos, […]
How to Start a 6-Figure Photography Business: The Ultimate Guide
At some point, every professional photographer has had to ask themselves this question. Do I want to turn this hobby into a photography business? You’re probably considering this question yourself, which is why you’re reading this. The truth is, most photographers don’t realize that running a photography business is 80% business and 20% photography. That’s […]
8 Steps to Effective Cold Emails for Photographers
Cold emails are one of the most powerful channels for getting leads and growing your photography business. When done right, it can have a massive impact in helping you reach your ideal clients and close 5-figure deals—setting you on the path to financial success. Unfortunately, most photographers (and businesses in general) do not understand how […]
The Definitive Guide to Google Ads for Photographers
Whether you’re just starting out or have an established photography business, Google Ads are a great way to bring in more clients. For our own photography business, Google Ads contribute to approximately 10% of our revenue. Since we know that almost 50% of our clients will come back or send a referral our way, Google […]
5 Ways to Build Trust and Get More Clients for Your Photography Business
Trust is the most important currency for any photography business. It’s critical if you want to grow your profits, because it builds a foundation of repeat clients and referrals—the 2 best types of clients you can find. At Honcho, we’ve been running our own event photography and photo booth business for 7 years. 30-40% of […]
The Complete Guide to Event Photography Pricing
When you’re starting your own event photography business, one of the earliest and hardest decisions is how to price your services. This is a critical decision that will have knock-on effects on every aspect of your business, such as your positioning, profit margins and even the channels that you can use to get new clients. […]
10 Ways to Grow Your Photography Business
The hardest part of running a photography business isn’t taking photos—that’s the fun and creative part that we all enjoy, and why many of us start in the first place. It’s the business part of running a photography business that’s hard. We know many photographers who struggle with marketing, sales and even creating proper packages […]