It’s scary. Taking those first steps towards becoming a professional photographer feels like walking into a dark abyss without a flashlight. What if you make a mistake? There’s no clear path to follow for a new photographer. There’s no corporate…
Are you ready to make the leap? Earlier this year, I quit my regular 9-5 job to be a full time freelance photographer. I worked at an international retailer for nearly 8 years and I could feel the life draining…
Starting a freelance business can be exciting and so rewarding. You are your own boss, the head hancho. You get to make every decision and steer your ship where ever you want to go. But that can be really daunting…
The side-hustle. It seems like everyone’s got one. And why not? Never before have there been so many opportunities to build your dream career even when you’re still stuck in your boring 9-5 job. Social media has opened the doors…
Disclaimer: I’m not a copyright lawyer or any sort of legal expert. This blog is in no way a complete authority on this subject. Please note that I’ll be referring to copyright laws in Australia as that’s where I’m based,…
DISCLAIMER: I’m not a copyright lawyer or any sort of legal expert. This blog is in no way a complete authority on this subject. Please note that I’ll be referring to copyright laws in Australia as that’s where I’m based,…
Friends, I’m celebrating! One year ago I re-launched my creative business to build an all new photography and content creation brand. I was dabbling in freelance photography already, but I realised that if I was ever going to turn my…
This is embarrassing for me to admit. When I first came to Australia nearly 10 years ago, I was a freelance photographer before getting a full time job. And I was terrible at it. Terrible. Instead of tackling goals…
Only 2 months ago I was working full time at a big online retailer while building my personal business on the side. A typical day would start with going to work, sneakily answering emails for my clients while on the…
I took the leap! A couple weeks ago I left my comfortable, 9-5 photographer job at an international online retailer and jumped into being a full time freelancer. I had that job for almost 8 years, and although it gave…