Business

How to Finance Your Photography Education

By: Michelle Ecker on September 1 2019.

Do you ever feel like you get paid, and before you know it the money from that paycheck seems to disappear? From rent and bills to groceries and…
How Much Should a Photographer Charge?

By: Michelle Ecker on August 7 2019.

If you are new to the photography industry, it can feel awkward coming up with a pricing model to help you determine how much you should charge clients.…
How Much Are Real Estate Photographers Paid?

By: Michelle Ecker on April 20 2018.

If you’re looking to make money with your photography but struggling to find the right niche, real estate photography is a field we highly recommend exploring. The truth is, people…
Can You Get Certified in Photography?

By: Michelle Ecker on January 5 2018.

In other professions, going to college and obtaining a university degree isn’t something students do for prestige or simply out of a desire to gain experience. It’s something that’s absolutely…
How Much Money do Photographers Make?

By: Michelle Ecker on December 21 2017.

Are you an aspiring photographer hoping to start your own legitimate, profitable business someday? If you’re new to the industry entirely, it can be uncomfortable to determine how much money…
Here’s a Sample Model Release Form

By: Michelle Ecker on October 30 2017.

If you’re an aspiring portrait photographer and you want to start working with models, you should probably familiarize yourself with some basic elements of a simple model release form. Essentially,…
Things All New Photographers Should Know

By: Michelle Ecker on May 15 2017.

If you’re new to photography and ready to get started, there are several simple things we think you should remember before diving in. These fundamentals apply to all good photography,…
Why Aren’t More People Following Your Instagram?

By: Michelle Ecker on May 11 2017.

In a world where community engagement is increasing moving online, it’s extremely helpful for you as an aspiring photographer to spend time building and maintaining organized social media pages. Not…
Where Do NYIP Graduates Work?

By: Michelle Ecker on May 3 2017.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography…
Behind the Scenes of Pro Photographer Journey

By: Michelle Ecker on March 23 2016.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips…