Read

Winning the right kind of award can put a photographer on the map. But entering photo contests can also be time-consuming, expensive, and futile. Wonderful Machine looks into how to play this game to win.

Professional associations have been around since the Middle Ages, with the purpose of upholding standards, supporting members, and advocating for their rights. In our digital age, the media landscape is undergoing rapid and drastic changes, and professionals need these organizations more than ever to advocate for their rights.

Photographers think a lot about how to make money, but saving is a different story. It’s a unique challenge for many photographers. Here’s how to meet it.

If you haven’t heard, Google Analytics is transitioning from Universal Analytics to GA4, and we recommend you make the switch too! We’ll break down the why and how of setting up GA4, which you should do ASAP, as Google will discontinue Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023.

Read our guide to this social media giant and how to make the most of your Facebook profile.

A photographer’s creativity, vision, and tenacity make one succeed while others struggle. And self-assigned projects are the perfect opportunity to develop and hone these qualities.

Good portraiture photography doesn’t just show a person’s appearance but reveals something about their character and humanity. We dive into the details of this exciting specialty.

A well-maintained social media presence is essential for many photographers. However, the constant updates this requires can be very time-consuming. We look at how photographers can use social media efficiently and effectively to grow their businesses.

Home/Garden Photography provides inspiration for our own living spaces and often satisfies our curiosity about how other people live. It’s a reliable staple across mainstream media and less subject to trends and ups and downs than other photography genres.

Outdoor and Adventure Photography has a broad appeal to many different types of clients. However, when it comes to the photographer, there is a definite common factor: a desire for adrenaline-fueled action and a love for the great outdoors.

Aerial photographs can not just convey a lot of information with one picture, but also tend to lift the spirits. There is something very special about the birds-eye view, which inspires photographers and viewers alike.

No matter how much effort and resources you put into filming, bad audio can ruin a video or film, so it’s worth investing time and part of the budget on a sound stage to ensure the sound is also spot on.

Creative calls are a critical component of any photographer’s business. We discuss what they are, how to prepare for one, and how to make the most of this process.

The technological advances of the last decade have made drones and drone cameras affordable and commonplace. Now there are many photographers who prefer to hire a professional drone pilot rather than do it themselves and here’s why…

Imagine the iron-willed defiance of a protester, a mother’s tender touch, or the resilience on the face of a refugee. This type of powerful imagery is what we call social documentary photography. It strikes a delicate balance between documenting real-life and inspiring social change.

Wonderful Machine members often receive emails with fake commissions. CEO Bill Cramer details how to recognize and protect yourself against them.

Whenever you’re on a shoot that involves talent, you should consider the wardrobe stylist your secret weapon. Find out more about what stylists do and how they are integral to the success of a project.

We take a deep dive into the world of self-publishing a photobook. Find out everything you need to know about the process, from concept and design to marketing and distribution.

Independent photobook publishers print creative and beautifully crafted books that become an extension of the photographers’ project. Learn about the pros, cons, process, and cost of working with indie presses.

Traditional photobook publishers are highly selective in their choices of what photography books they publish. They handle all aspects of the production – from the design process to the book’s production, distribution, and marketing.

The number of photobook publishers has increased dramatically. Additionally, a photographer’s desire to publish photobooks has grown. We examine the ins and outs of photobook publishing through traditional publishing houses, independent presses, and self-publishing

Set designers are an integral part of any production as they create the perfect setting to bring your visual concept to life and elevate your photography.

Photography was born of the Industrial Revolution, and it was an essential tool in documenting the Industrial age — steam engines, steel factories, textile mills, and mining operations.

A photographer’s assistant is an anticipator, a problem solver, a wire wrangler, a light setter, a meter reader, and an equipment handler. Essentially, a photography assistant is an extra set of eyes, ears, and hands that stays attuned to the photographer’s every shooting need.

We’ve put together a list of our favorite CRM apps for photographers including their advantages, disadvantages, and price points.