Photography Business & Professional Workflow
Build a sustainable photography business with professional systems. Learn workflows, file management, backup strategies, and business skills that keep you organized and profitable.
Want to turn your photography passion into a real business? 💼 The difference between a hobbyist and a professional photographer isn't just technical skill—it's having reliable systems, efficient workflows, and solid business practices.
In this comprehensive guide, I'll share the business systems and workflows I use every day as a professional photographer. From file management and backup strategies to portfolio creation and making money—you'll learn the behind-the-scenes skills that make a photography business actually work.
What You'll Learn:
Professional file management and organization systems
Bulletproof backup strategies to protect your work
Efficient editing workflows that save hours
How to create a compelling photography portfolio
Multiple ways to make money from photography
Business resources and tools professionals use
Essential Business & Workflow Posts
1. 31 Must Have Photography Business Resources That I Use
My complete toolkit of software, services, and resources for running a photography business. Read the full post →
2. What Is The Best Way To Backup Photos? This Is My Pro Backup Strategy
Protect your work with my bulletproof photo backup system—never lose a photo again. Read the full post →
3. Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue
Organize thousands of photos efficiently so you can actually find what you need. Read the full post →
4. How Can I Improve My Photo Editing Workflow? Want To Know What I Do?
My professional editing workflow that gets consistent results in less time. Read the full post →
5. Lightroom Workflow 2022 - How To Work Like A Pro - Like Me!
Complete Lightroom workflow from import to export for professional efficiency. Read the full post →
6. How Do You Create A Great Photography Portfolio?
Build a portfolio that showcases your best work and attracts the clients you want. Read the full post →
7. 21 Great Ways To Make Money From Photography In 2022
Discover diverse income streams beyond traditional photography jobs. Read the full post →
8. How Much Money Can You Make As A Real Estate Photographer?
Realistic income expectations and earning potential in property photography. Read the full post →
9. 15 Great Free Resources To Help Your Online Photography Business (that I use)
Free tools and resources that actually help grow your photography business. Read the full post →
10. Real Estate Photography Workflows - Why These Are So Important
Why professional workflows are essential for consistent, profitable work. Read the full post →
🎓 Ready to Build Your Photography Business?
If you're serious about starting a professional photography business, my complete Real Estate Photography course gives you everything you need:
How To Become A Real Estate Photographer
Complete business system included:
Client acquisition strategies
Pricing and contracts
Professional workflows
Marketing to estate agents
Portfolio development
And much more
Investment: £297
📧 Free Resource
Want to improve your photography right now? Download my free guide: "11 Things You Can Do Right Now That Will Improve Your Photography" - and they don't cost you anything other than your time and effort!
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You'll also get weekly photography tips delivered straight to your inbox every Friday. How utterly splendid!
🎙️ Listen & Learn
Prefer to learn by listening? Check out these Photography Explained Podcast episodes on business and workflow:
Building a Photography Business
Professional Backup Strategies
File Management Systems
Making Money from Photography
Subscribe to the Photography Explained Podcast →
📹 Watch on YouTube
See workflows and business strategies in action! Watch my YouTube tutorials:
Rick McEvoy Photography YouTube Channel →
Essential Business Tools
File Management:
Adobe Lightroom Classic (my choice)
External hard drives for backup
Cloud storage (Backblaze)
Business Tools:
Contract templates
Portfolio platforms
Content creation
Questions?
Got questions about photography business or workflows? I answer listener questions every episode on the Photography Explained Podcast. Send me your questions!
About Rick McEvoy Professional photographer and host of the Photography Explained Podcast, where I explain photography in plain English. No jargon, just practical tips that work—including the business side!