Ready to transform your photography passion into a thriving business? Our expert-written guides cover everything from equipment and marketing to finance and franchises, helping you navigate each step with confidence. Start a Photography Business is here to help.
Free Online Marketing
Build your online presence without spending money using free marketing tactics like social media and user-generated content.
Attracting New Customers
Get practical ways to attract new photography customers through visibility and targeted promotion strategies.
Are Franchises Recession Proof?
Franchises are attracting unemployed professionals looking to start businesses during the recession with less risk.
Photography Business: Alternative Finance Sources
Banks make it tough for photography businesses to borrow, so here are other ways to fund your startup or keep it running.
Perfecting My Editing Workflow Transformed My Business
Streamlining your editing process can free up time and grow your photography business without burning out.
Corporation Tax and Vat Deadlines
Know when you need to register, file and pay your Corporation Tax and VAT to avoid penalties and keep your business compliant.
Understanding Employer's Income Tax and National Insurance
Employers must set up PAYE to collect tax and National Insurance from employee wages, making monthly payments to HMRC by specific deadlines.
What Are My Pension Obligations?
Small business owners aren't legally required to offer pensions unless an employment contract says otherwise, but new rules are changing what employers must do.
A Crash Course in Business Tax
Get a straightforward breakdown of the main taxes business owners need to handle, from corporation tax to VAT.
Hiring Your First Employee: A Step by Step Guide
Check your budget, decide between hiring an agency or recruiting yourself, and follow the key steps before bringing on your first employee.
Self Assessment Reporting and Payment Deadlines
Know the key tax deadlines for self-employed reporting and payments to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Should I Register for VAT?
VAT registration is mandatory if you hit £70,000 turnover, but you can also choose to register voluntarily with serious financial consequences to consider.
Switching from Film to Digital: A Case Study
One portrait photographer explains why he finally abandoned film for digital after years of shooting analogue.