Sorry, Daniel. BlueSky is really nice and it's astonishing how much Musk throttles accounts here. The engagement I've gotten on BlueSky in a couple of weeks absolutely dwarfs this platform so it makes sense to go where my posts are seen.

I get asked in my workshop about how to handle late paying clients. It’s not easy & it depends on the relationship, but generally I give a pass the first time but if it happens again, I raise my fee for the next job. That’s my “late fee” approach & I’m okay if they go elsewhere.

Freelancers should have an idea on how to start each new year with a goal to move forward. A few ideas: 1. Diversify clients 2. Culling clients with bad contracts for those with better contracts 3. Raise rates consistent with inflation 4. Organize archive 5. Develop licensing 💰

There is huge money at stake here which is why you see major photo archives and others suing for infringement. Not protecting your copyright is akin to having a store and just leaving every night without locking the door. Why would anyone do that? wired.com/story/ai-copyr…

The difference between freelance & employee is VERY clear. So, freelancers should do a realistic assessment for the coming year with the goal to cull clients with predatory Work For Hire contracts that take your copyright and replace them with publications that respect you.

Freelancers, as I've mentioned before, if you are an LLC and you don't fall within the exemptions (which is likely), you are required to file this new form. Deadline has been extended to Jan 13. cnbc.com/2024/12/26/tre…

Wishing all freelance photographers a year of growth, opportunities and success in 2025. #happynewyear

If you consider moments in time when #photography was revolutionized, you'd be hard pressed not to put this day in 2007 at the top of the chart. 18 yrs ago today, Apple announced the iPhone which changed the way the world took, managed & shared photos. #shotoniphone

Their claim of Fair Use should fail because Fair Use is not a defense if the new work competes in the same market as the original. Open AI should legally gain access to "datasets" for which they have the rights and stop stealing. #copyright npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-…

Those who’ve been in the workshop know what I think about pros who forego insurance & launch a GoFundMe when (not if!) their gear is stolen. 🤦‍♂️ Hill & Usher Package Choice is my recommendation. Rates went up with Travelers as underwriter so they found an affordable option.

I often receive inquiries for help with various freelance issues such as contracts, licensing & especially infringement. As a business person who’s developed an expertise, I charge for services. So do plumbers, electricians & mechanics. Lol, please don’t ask for free services. 🙏

IF you still see these posts, please head over to BlueSky to follow me at tbfreelance. I'm barely ever posting here and have far more reach on BlueSky (which is awesome and reminds me of Twitter when it wasn't owned by a South African racist fond of Nazi salutes)

Ran into a former LA Times colleague. Apparently, the LAT offered another buyout in an effort to pare down an already pared down staff. When will it end? I know a lot of ppl, me included, who dropped their subscriptions when Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong started putting acting like Bezos.

Kira Pollack, former editor at Time & Vanity Fair, on #photojournalism, archives & #history. Sadly, she fails to address the devastating impact on such archives by publications issuing Work For Hire contracts to #freelance photojournalists. #copyright washingtonpost.com/opinions/inter…

"We said from the beginning that this North American trade war is the dumbest in history, and we were being kind."- WSJ Editorial Board today. Tariffs will destroy small businesses, especially freelancers who rely on purchasing their cameras & computers. wsj.com/opinion/donald…

My latest royalty breakdown for my book is in & it was a great quarter. I’m thrilled it helps freelancers understand that they run a BUSINESS! The book is recommended reading at a number of universities including RIT, Syracuse & more. #photography a.co/d/5ptU0FM

If you still pay attention to this account, keep in mind my summer workshop held in Aug at UCLA will open for registration in a little over a week. Check the aite for details and link. businessofphotographyworkshop.com

That said, my workshop will continue at UCLA. Registration is open for the one and only seminar this year in LA on August 16 & 23rd. See the workshop page for details and link to register!

Registration is kicking in as we get closer. One week left to register & all levels welcome. I've had experienced colleagues, veteran freelancers & recent grads. #photoworkshop #freelancephotographer #freelancebusiness #freelancers #freelancing #Photojournalism