30 Days Of Photography Business Prompts

Author: Alyice Edrich

Creative Writing Prompts For Photo Biz How-To Articles

Take an idea below, modify it, change, it, or expand on it. But whatever you do, don’t stop until you turn it into a 500 to 1,000 word how-to article for a photography magazine. (Remember to cite your sources.)

Unique money making opportunities using your camera.
# Ways photographers can make a living selling photographs of (specific subject).
How to make $50,000 per year as a stock photographer.
How to travel the world as a freelance photographer for national magazines.
How to earn a living as a wedding photographer.
How to earn a living photographing family pets.
How to get hired on as a staff photographer.
Should you sign a non-compete clause?
Should your photo subjects sign release forms?
How does the copyright law pertain to photographs?
How to find the right buyer for your photographs.
What types of photographs do newspapers prefer for editorials?
What types of photographs do magazines prefer for their exclusives, advertisements, and/or product reviews?
What do travel magazines look for and will they take photos without an article attached to it?
Marketing your photography business: Standing out from the crowd.
How to use radio interviews and guest appearances on talk shows to promote your photography business.
Designing a profitable photographer’s website.
How to choose the right software programs for your photography business.
How to choose the best camera for your business.
# Fun ways to promote your photography business.
# Mistakes new photographers make when setting up shop.
How to use mailing lists to increase your bottom line and where to find subscribers.
Do photo drawings actually bring in more business during craft fairs and home shows? If so, how is this done? If not, what could be done differently?
What equipment is essential when starting out as a photographer?
How can a photographer take a free vacation?
How to effectively organize your photography office.
What are the different rights associated with selling photographs to clients?
# Steps to specializing in a specific genre or field of photography.
How to price photographs.
How to price photography sessions.

Bonus Round:

Practice interviewing. Call a few colleagues, friends, or family members and ask questions related to the theme of your choice. Then weave the article around the quotes.
Talk to an award-winning photographer or owner of a photographer studio and let him/her know that you don’t have an assignment yet, but you will pitch the article to a target-appropriate magazine.