Freelance Photographer Arrested for Alleged Role in 2021 Capitol Riot

A freelance photographer was arrested for allegedly being part of the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riots. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-26 19:07

Survey Finds Career in Freelance Photojournalism is Unsustainable

A survey of photojournalists found an overwhelming majority of them believe that freelancing is unsustainable.

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2024-6-28 17:00

Male Freelance Photographers Earn 26% More Than Female Peers in US

Male photographers earn around $25 more per hour on average than their female peers in the U.S., according to new research.

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2024-4-17 19:41

How to become a successful freelance photographer

For many photographers, freelancing allows you to be your own boss and accept only the jobs that interest you — here are our tips for getting started. The post How to become a successful freelance photographer appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-12-3 15:30

Freelance Photographers Now Exempt from CA’s Controversial AB 5

California Governor Gavin Newsom has quietly signed a new law that exempts freelance photographers and some other types of independent contractors from the controversial AB 5 law that forced a huge range of freelancers to become employees. petapixel.com »

2020-9-11 21:20

3 Freelance Photographers on Covering COVID-19

As uncertainty and anxiety over coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to proliferate, media organizations have tasked a handful of freelance photographers to document the outbreak. The situation is even more perilous because unlike the sub-genres of war or natural disaster photography, these photographers aren’t offered hazard pay and are self-insured for health coverage. We reached out to […] petapixel.com »

2020-3-25 20:31

How to Manage Self-Isolation: Tips for Freelance Photographers

Given the recent guidelines on social distancing from various health organizations, the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19) means that most of us will be self-isolating for some time. petapixel.com »

2020-3-18 21:28

How Freelance Photographers Are Dealing with the Economic Effects of Coronavirus

As fears of coronavirus (COVID-19) balloon in the U.S., many freelance photographers have begun to contend with the economic impact of event cancellations and social distancing policies. Freelancers are accustomed to seasonal slowdowns or the occasional cancellation, but the uncertainty around the breadth and duration of this outbreak has resulted in anxiety, frustration, and anger. […] petapixel.com »

2020-3-12 19:11

A Day In The Life Of Freelance Portrait Photographer Alexandria Huff

How many can say their day job matches their passion in life? Freelance photographer and BorrowLenses.com staffer Alexandria Huff documents 24 hours in her busy life. The post A Day In The Life Of Freelance Portrait Photographer Alexandria Huff appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-2-7 18:38

PhoGo App Aims to Change How Clients and Freelance Photographers Connect

Ever needed a photographer for an urgent project but can't seem to find one? Alternatively, are you a photographer having a hard time getting started with your career because clients can't seem to find you? The solution could soon come in the form of the PhoGo app, which promises to transform the freelance photography market as it stands today. thephoblographer.com »

2018-12-16 20:00