Survey Finds Career in Freelance Photojournalism is Unsustainable
A survey of photojournalists found an overwhelming majority of them believe that freelancing is unsustainable.
Photographers Can Get Credited For TikTok Videos With ‘New IMDb for Everyone’
Photographers and videographers can finally get credited for their work on short-form videos, such as on TikTok, with a newly-launched "IMDb for Everyone."
New NY Law Guarantees Freelancers Contracts and Timely Pay
The New York State Senate has passed S8369B, colloquially known as the "Freelance isn't Free" act, which guarantees that any freelancer hired by a company must be provided a written contract with a stated pay by date. If no date is provided, they must be paid within 30 days.
87% of UK Freelance Photogs Asked to Work for Free in 2016; 16% Said Yes
The issue of businesses asking photographers to work for free has been a hot issue in recent years, and now we have some citable statistics that shed more light on it. According to a new study in the UK, 87% of photographers were asked to work for free in 2016, and 16% said yes.
The Essentials Of The Affordable Care Act For Freelance Photographers
Let's not kid ourselves, when it comes to health insurance, freelance photographers are in an unfortunate situation. Despite working long hours like everyone else and managing their own business, freelance photographers don't get the same group rates that regular employees do. There is no question that buying insurance as an individual is more expensive.