The best tax deductible expenses for photographers can save you a ton of money when it comes time to pay the government their due. As photographers in business ourselves, our goal every year is to pay as little taxes as possible, so we can maximize the money we get to keep for supporting ourselves and […]

This post is by Chris & Jes from Hand and Arrow Photography, part owners of Shoot & Thrive As husband and wife wedding photographers, we have a lot of experience with running a business together. It was one of our lives greatest ambitions – to spend more time together, even if that meant working with […]

Wedding photography contracts are essential for any business that wants to be taken seriously. Before conducting any kind of business, you need to have a contract in place. We would highly recommend having a contract even if you are doing work for free, as you might with something like an engagement session giveaway.  Contracts spell […]

One of the most common questions we receive is – how much should I charge for my wedding photography services? No doubt, this is a question many beginners and even some experienced photographers are asking.  While many photographers are great artists, they struggle when it comes to running a business and getting people to actually […]

Wedding photographers typically deliver between 600 – 1,000 final images to their clients. Another way to frame this – couples can expect to receive around 100 images per hour of shooting. So, for a wedding package that includes 8 hours of coverage, a client should have a gallery of around 800 photos. While every photographer […]

Wedding photography seems like such a dream job! You’ve probably seen wedding photos pop up in your social media feed, in magazine, on popular websites and other places – and it’s getting you really curious to see if it could work out as a possible career path for you to take with your life. The […]