How to Start a photography business in north Carolina (Updated for 2024)
In this article, I’m going to cover, step-by-step, how to start a photography business in North Carolina.
Don't worry — if you live outside of North Carolina, you'll still find this post helpful. Just be sure to check the local laws in your city and state.
Photographing Kevin Hart
“What are you doing next week from the 3rd through the 7th?”
I was on the phone with Tyler, the Account Manager at Lighthouse Films, a production company and rental house based in my hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina.
“We’ve got a budget to bring you on this shoot with Kevin Hart for some stills photography,” he continued.
Being a professional photographer is about putting one foot in front of the other. Day in and day out, you put in the work, making slow and steady progress along the way. Occasionally, if you’re lucky, you encounter a career-changing opportunity that catapults you forward. This was one of those opportunities.
How Much Should a Photographer Charge? (Updated for 2024)
In this guide, I’ll break down five essential factors to help you confidently determine your photography rates. While I’ll focus on portrait photography — specifically headshots, model tests, personal branding, and commercial shoots — the pricing principles I’ll share are adaptable to other photography genres as well.
I'll also provide insights into my own pricing for different types of portrait work and suggest fair rate ranges for photographers at various experience levels and markets.
Whether you shoot portraits or other genres, these recommendations will help you set rates that reflect your value and expertise.
Lens Review: Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 ii for Fuji X Mount
I’ll get straight to the point: This lens is hands-down my absolute favorite that I’ve shot with on my Fujifilm X-T2. Hell, it may even be my favorite lens ever, but I want to give it some time before I make such a bold claim.