The Business of Wedding Photography

Swift Galleries: Re-Defining IPS as an Incredibly Personal Service

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Sep 30Categories: How to Become a Photographer, The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments
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Swift Galleries. It’s maybe not what you think! What it IS is an integrative educational tool for photographers that will help you master in-person sales and bring more profit to your business. We know, we said in-person sales – yikes! Those words may strike fear in the hearts of photographers – or, for those who’ve tried it, it may be a mystery why more aren’t doing it. But whatever camp you fall into, take a moment to learn about Chris Scott and how his philosophy and Swift Galleries have helped photographers overcome the trepidation of selling and, instead of digital files, offer their clients something they can pass on to their children. 

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Photography Copyright Laws and How They Protect Your Work

Author: ShootDotEditOn: May 04Categories: How to Become a Photographer, The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments
Photography Copyright Laws and How They Protect Your Work

As a wedding photographer today, it’s easy to publish and sell your work online. You can share it through online portfolios or your website and social media handles. But since people can easily access your work, it’s also easy for people to save/download your photos without your permission and for reasons that you might not be okay with. This is where photography copyright laws come into action. According to the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), “A copyright is the exclusive legal right of creators or assigned copyright owners to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from original work.” Copyright laws for images will therefore protect your work so that it can’t be used by anyone else without your permission. If you are unsure about your rights as a wedding photographer, in this blog, we will offer you some clarity on how you can protect your work. 

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Hiring A Second Shooter For Weddings: Tips & Tricks

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 11Categories: How to Become a Photographer, The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments
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While you may be completely efficient as a solo wedding photographer, some weddings are so grand that hiring a second shooter may become a necessity. You may not realize it, but that extra set of hands will make a complicated job more manageable. And while hiring a second shooter may make your life simpler and easier, the process of doing so may not be simple. In this blog, we offer you some suggestions on how you can find that perfect second shooter for your brand. 

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How to Help Your Couples Plan Their Destination Wedding During the Pandemic

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Nov 27Categories: The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments
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This is a post on how to plan destination weddings during the COVID-19 pandemic. At ShootDotEdit we want to help photographers succeed. But we do not support photographers doing anything that makes them feel unsafe. We also recognize that some photographers want to (and have to) be photographing right now. No judgement should be passed on any choice. We do not believe you should be photographing if you’re not ready to be out there, and if you ARE ready to be photographing (and your couples are ready to be booking) destination weddings, these tips might help! Please stay healthy and stay safe.

The thrill and romance attached to a destination wedding are unmatched. The excitement of getting married at an exotic location and fulfilling the dream of a fairytale wedding is a goal for  many couples. Destination weddings have become fairly common over the years, but with the Coronavirus pandemic,  everything has changed drastically, including the concept of destination weddings.

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Navigating Wedding Cancellations and Refunds During the Pandemic

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Nov 23Categories: The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments
navigating wedding cancellations and refunds during the pandemic

Many couples around the world had to make changes to their wedding plans due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some even had to cancel their weddings, which subsequently led to engagement session cancellations too. From not wanting to have their special day masked (literally) with the fear of catching COVID to financial restraints, the pandemic forced many to rethink their big plans this year.

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