Growth

Pricing

How I Raised My Photography Prices 3x and Got More Bookings

In 2022, I was charging $500 for portrait sessions and shooting 15 sessions a month to pay my bills. I was exhausted, burned out, and starting to resent the camera. Today I charge $1,500 for the same type of session. I shoot 8-10 sessions a month. I make more money, do better work, and actually enjoy my business again. Tripling my prices was the hardest and best decision I ever made.

February 17, 2026

Social Media

Instagram for Photographers: What Actually Works in 2026

I have 12,000 Instagram followers. My friend has 85,000. We book roughly the same number of clients per month from the platform. Follower count is a vanity metric. What matters is whether Instagram puts you in front of people who will actually hire you. Here’s what’s working right now in 2026. Reels Still Win for Reach Static posts reach your existing followers. Reels reach new people. That hasn’t changed, and it’s more true than ever.

February 6, 2026