When someone sets out to look for a professional photographer for their wedding or engagement shoot, they may reach out to friends or family asking for recommendations. Sometimes, they may send them websites or business cards to help them with their search and, they may even share a photographer’s Instagram profile to provide them with a sneak peek of their work.

Winter is arguably the best time of year for capturing dramatic landscape photos. Here are 25 pro tips for awe-inspiring winter landscape photography.

There are a few things every photographer should have in their bag. Let’s look at the most important pieces of gear for the pro photographer.

Wall décor and print mockups are a must to showcase your work on social media, in emails, or in-person sales. Creating mockups can be simple, quick, and easy by using our free set of photoshop templates. Go to our template page and scroll down. You can see we have a variety of different furniture options, and print types or sizes. For example, these are acrylic, we have metal and of course canvas wraps. Let’s start by picking your favorite. As an example, we will start by downloading the Onyx template.

Gift-giving, especially around the holidays, can help you make a lasting and positive impression. Clients who receive thoughtful gifts are much more likely to remember and remain loyal you and your photography business. Not all gifts are considered equal. Some photographers try to create the impression of gift-giving by offering discounts on services and packages clients haven't purchased yet. This strategy typically comes off as a "promotion" rather than a gift.

Well, it's that time again; we're nearing the end of another year, which means that for most photographers, business out in the field is slowing down, and computer work is taking over as the main priority. This time of year is when we need to shift our focus from capturing shots to reviewing the work we’ve done throughout the year and planning the new year ahead. So, let's go over a few of the most important considerations when it comes to mapping out the holiday season so that we can make sure we capture those precious holiday moments in a meaningful and memorable way.