Professional photography apparently remains a male-dominated industry, and most photographers in the US earn less than US$10,000. But just over half of all photographers are hoping to make more money this year, and the additional income may come from video … Continue reading
Bernie Griffiths is certain the service he offers to wedding, portrait and family photographers is unique, with no one else in the world doing it quite like he does. Bernie (pictured right) operates a photography coaching business with an emphasis … Continue reading
National Family Portrait Month (NFPM), an annual charity initiative that made its debut in May, might not have reached all its projected goals, but was an overall success in elevating the profile of portrait photography in the eyes of the … Continue reading
For the bulk of businesses – big or small – an online presence is an essential tool to survive and succeed. And with so much business activity online, it’s no surprise to find that portrait photographers are tapping into the … Continue reading
Specialist magazine publisher Universal Publishing is seeking free photographic spreads from AIPP members for its bumper wedding annual, White Collection, as part of its sponsorship of the Institute. An email was sent out via the AIPP to members listed as … Continue reading
The AIPP’s front page now features an additional ACMP logo. The agreement is truly set in stone, and so far the industry has welcomed the news with open arms. ACMP president Richard Weinstein (pictured right) informed Pro Counter that in the … Continue reading
– It seems so! The curtain has been lifted on the 2015 Australian Federal Budget, unveiling a multi-billion dollar small business boost, which will play to the advantage of professional photographers. A couple of components in the budget will benefit … Continue reading
The big stock photo agencies aren’t exactly well known for their supportive and caring relationships with photographers. They add professional insult to financial injury when they allow their clients to avoid acknowledging their photographers via picture credits. Most major news … Continue reading
When the 2014 World Press Photo (WPP) contest results were revealed earlier this month, they were accompanied by WPP managing director Lars Boering’s comments regarding the ‘integrity of the entries‘. Boering (pictured right) said 20 percent of entries that made it … Continue reading
If you’ve visited the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) website this year, chances are you noticed things are a little different. The whole website has been redesigned as part of a shift to a new membership management system, which … Continue reading
