1. A Photo Editor
A collection of invaluable insights from the former Director of Photography for Men’s Journal and Outside Magazine, Rob Haggart.
Why you should follow it:
Rob’s extensive experience as an art buyer provides a unique point of view for photographers looking to improve their editorial work. “The Daily Edit,” is updated –as you would expect from the name – daily, as Rob finds exceptional editorial photography. Interviews, quotes and other gems make this blog a “must follow” for working photographers.
Great posts:
The Daily Edit – Tuesday 9.27.11
Magnum: Advice for young photographers – part 2
Portfolio Website Design
2. Wonderful Machine
http://www.wonderfulmachine.com/blog/
If you haven’t heard of Wonderful Machine yet, don’t worry, you soon will. The growing company is a hybrid sourcebook/photographer rep that works with over 500 premiere photographers in 50 difference countries throughout the world. (Note: I am a little biased, since I work for Wonderful Machine)
Why you should follow their blog:
Wonderful Machine is tuned into the art buying world, working with major magazines and ad agencies. If that wasn’t enough, they provide tons of content designed to help growing photographers transition into working with bigger clients. You can find everything from articles on pricing and negotiating to improving your photography marketing plan on their blog
Great posts:
Pricing & Negotiating: Flat Rate Magazine Contracts
Expert Advice: Google Analytics Tutorial
Expert Advice: Web Marketing 101 (Photographer Edition)
3. Chase Jarvis
http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/
Love him or hate him, you can’t dispute the impact Mr. Jarvis has had on the photo industry. A pioneer in social media for photographers, he knows what he is doing, and his vibrant, expanding brand is the proof in the pudding.
Why you should follow his blog:
Chase’s upbeat and transparent approach to photography is both informative and enjoyable. His blog contains a good mix of inspiring and educational articles. A good place to visit if your creative ego needs a bit of a boost.
Great posts:
Location Scouting for Photo & Video: Part 1 – Virtual Scouting
Developing Your Photographic Style: Excerpt From A Chat with Zack Arias
Socially Connected Creatives Make More Money, Have More Success
4. The 99%
A productivity blog that comes from the same people who run Behance. Need I say more?
Why you should follow it:
While not purely a photography site, The 99% is a treasure trove of knowledge for working creatives. With articles on working with clients, increasing productivity and becoming a better listener, reading this blog is one of the best things you can do for your photography business.
Great posts:
What Was Your Biggest Mistake & What Did You Learn From It?
How Analog Rituals Can Amp Your Productivity
Dealing With Difficult Clients
5. PhotoShelter
http://blog.photoshelter.com/
The most valuable part of this popular online image-hosting company just might be their blog. Sure, you have to give away your email address for some of their content, but that’s what spam filters are for, right?
Why you should follow their blog:
Not every post on PhotoShelter’s content-rich blog is pure gold, but there are enough valuable nuggets there to make it worth the effort to sit down and sift though it. A smorgasbord of information, PhotoShelter does an excellent job of continuously providing new content. Don’t forget to check out the free guides they provide like, “What Buyers Want from Photographers.”
Great posts:
What Buyers Want from Photographers
THE 6 SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL PHOTO PROJECT
Email Marketing for Photographers