In our next installment of #featuredphotographer, join us as we meet Scotia McCombie, a brilliant Equine Photographer out of Edinburgh, UK, as she shares some valuable tips, why print is essential, and how a personal tragedy spurred a lifelong passion and calling.

1. Pick featured set locations that your clients can choose from

Having a shortlist of locations saves you time in scouting for the perfect spot. You should know the location on your list like the back of your hand - this will allow you to focus on your client and their pet as well as facilitate you getting the perfect shot.

We’ve risen, we're shining, and now it’s time to get smart, professional pet photographers!

Is being an animal photographer a lot of work? Is it a job for everyone? What do you have to consider for the photoshoots? How do you successfully sell photo products in a pasture? Animal photographer Claudia Rahlmeier answered these questions and many more during the nPhoto live chat.

Calendars - are typically used for recording important dates and deadlines, but they can do so much more.

Acrylics.

There is a print product which most photographers completely overlook, or worse yet, underestimate enough to push it aside in favor of bigger, more “main package” tiers of products. The truth is, this may just be an ace up your sleeve which can elevate your packages and add-ons to the next level. That product is the Triplex.

Promote. Print. Profit. Not only is this the name of our first-ever event hosted entirely by us at nPhoto, but it’s also a true motto of the professional photography industry at large.

We get it; how can I make more money as a professional photographer? What products do I need to earn more as pet photographer? Or, wedding photographer? Or, portrait photographer? What can I do to work smarter and earn more?

Wall décor can be both a blessing and a curse for professional photographers. When handled appropriately it can be a wonderful source of steady income in the way of specific package deals, or a part of diverse product bundles, or even as a last minute upsell.

Say it ain’t so…