Insurance – Why Bother?

When it comes to insurance the question to answer is “Why Bother?” The always accessible and interesting blog over at PhotoShelter has released a new guide, this time tackling insurance. It’s always a bit of a gamble taking out insurance and often feels like it’s throwing money down the drain, since unless its a major claim the hassle it takes to recover small charges makes it seem like it’s not worth pursuing. Then again, the irregular story of a photog discovering their kit has been pilfered from their locked car is a sober reminder of how unlike with other people the means by which a photographer can earn a living can suddenly be jeopardized.

“You don’t take a photograph. You ask quietly to borrow it”

camera-quotes

PetaPixel picked up on a compilation of quotes put together by photographer Tammy Lamoureux and originally posted on the Curated Quotes website. Artists of any form need new and continuous inspiration to draw out their best work. The Curated Quotes website offers that in heaps and apart from inspiring waves of optimism it shows how a good quote of a few words can make the strongest of impressions.  After seeing PetaPixels post a visit to the Curated Quotes website became – at least for a short time – a soul searching session, before the need to get back to work put an end to this bout of aimless, mental, existential wandering.

Finding new sources of income from photography work

weddingA well known saying banded about in business is the adage ‘innovate or die’. In a practice like photography innovation touches on everything from gear to shot composition, but it can be hard to find original new ways to boost the commercial side of things. Over at Expert Photography, Josh Dunlop, puts forward a compelling case for more photographers to offer a registry service as a way to boost their brand awareness, and alleviate the pressure of feeling the need to devalue yourself in order to secure work.