Free Resources For Photographers
Focused Professional is all about equipping professional photographers to be the best they can be and to get the most out of their businesses. In this section of the website you will find free resources to help you along the way. Our podcast brings you insights and interviews from some of the world’s best photographers. Find out what makes them tick, what works for them and the challenges they face. We also offer business tips, book reviews and more. Please do bookmark the page and check back often to see what new resources have been added.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
Latest Podcast Episodes
Business & Psychology Tips & Ideas
Gary Hughes Podcast Episode 11
Building a Flourishing Photography Business – with Gary Hughes We begin season 2 of The Focused Professional Podcast with another world class international photographer and educator, Gary Hughes. He is particularly known and in demand for his headshot photography. Gary
Martina Wärenfeldt – Special Guest – Podcast Episode 10
Martina Wärenfeldt FSWPP, Icon Double Master, Canon Ambassador joins us for an exclusive interview. She is a world class fine art portrait photographer and has won numerous awards and titles for her work. Martina is also in demand as a
Kris Anderson – Special Guest – Podcast Episode 9
In this episode of the podcast we have an exclusive interview with Canadian photographer Kris Anderson. His images have won him numerous accolades at international level. He recently won the in camera division at Icon International Photography competition and also
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Business & Psychology Tips & Ideas
Gary Hughes Podcast Episode 11
Building a Flourishing Photography Business – with Gary Hughes We begin season 2 of The Focused Professional Podcast with another world class international photographer and educator, Gary Hughes. He is particularly known and in demand for his headshot photography. Gary recently put himself through the adrenaline-inducing ordeal of having his work scrutinised by a panel
Why Values Matter For Doing Business
Why Values Matter Some businesses spend a lot of time putting together a mission statement including their overall vision and their company values. This might seem like overkill for a small business. However, in this article I hope to persuade you of why values matter for any type of business and why you might like to
Browse the full range of business & psychology resources for photographers
The podcast is available through most streaming apps or you can listen to all episodes on our podcast page
Browse the full range of business & psychology resources for photographers
Book Reviews & Recommended Reading
Introvert Entrepreneur – Book Review
Do you think being an introvert is a weakness when it comes to running your own business? This book can help you find hidden strengths.
Mindset – Book Review
Exploring types of mindset. Can help with: growth, confidence, inferiority complex, reducing stress, dealing with “failure”, achieving more, relating to others, how you approach challenges.
Free Downloads
Photography Brief Template
A photography brief is a concise way of bringing together all of the requirements for a job. It gives you a summary where you can collect all of the important information to make sure that the right people turn up at the right place at the right time. Having an agreed brief in place can help avoid potential confusion later down the line as everyone knows what is going to happen and what is expected. This free download gives you a template as a starting point for your own brief. It can also be a useful reminder of all that could be involved when putting together estimates or quotes.
Links to Other Useful Free Resources:
Communicating with pictures – an introduction to thinking about images as visual communication
Why to use tilt-shift lenses for product photography – controlling perspective and focus
Understanding Colour – an in-depth guide to colour for photographers
Should you show prices on your website? – arguments for and against showing a price list on your site
How to create award-winning images – if you want to win awards there are some things to consider
How to use images to boost your SEO – tips from a top SEO professional on making the most of images
