5 Reasons to Shoot for Free, but Not For Nothing

Whether or not to shoot for free is always a controversial topic among photographers. Often times working for free is more of a detriment to our career than a benefit. We have to be careful when weighing the pros and cons of shooting sans monetary pay. However, just because you shoot for free, doesn’t mean you shoot for nothing. Continue...

5 Reasons to Shoot for Free, but Not For Nothing

Whether or not to shoot for free is always a controversial topic among photographers.  Often times working for free is more of a detriment to our career than a benefit.  We have to be careful when weighing the pros and cons of shooting sans monetary pay. However, just because you shoot for free, doesn’t mean […]

The Fotolanthropy Story

Fresh out of college, I traded aspirations of becoming an interior designer to follow my heart and pursue a hobby-turned-passion: photography. I built a successful portrait business and found joy in capturing the happiest moments of peoples’ lives. But, years passed and I began to feel burdened. To stay afloat in this business you must […]

ShutterMission.org Highlights Portrait Charities

ShutterMission.org founder Amanda Shoemaker started the site “to highlight portrait charities and support photographers who give their time, talent, and heart.”  Here she shares a few of the photography charities featured in the Shutter Mission’s directory.

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