Beyond the Image Podcast

Photography Copyright Explained: How to Protect Your Photos, Brand & Business | Wendy Neal, Esq.

What happens when someone uses your photograph without permission? Who actually owns the copyright? Should you register every photo you take? What happens when a client w

What Photographers Get Wrong About Copyright (And How to Protect Your Work)

You created the image. You own the copyright. So what happens when someone uses your photograph without your permission? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patr

Not Every Client Has to Be Your Client

What do you do when a company with more than $70 billion in annual revenue asks you to work for one-tenth of your normal rate? You could try to convince them that your

I Followed Peerspace's Rules. They Flagged My Account Anyway.

What happens when you follow a platform's rules exactly as they're written… and still get flagged? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick shares his recent

You Don't Need More Leads, You Need This Instead

If your answer to every slow season is, "I just need more leads," this episode is for you. The truth is, most photographers don't have a lead problem—they have a client

Why Photographers Feel Invisible (And Why More Leads Won't Fix It)

You create great work. Your clients love the experience. So why does it still feel like no one knows who you are? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick bre

The Most Expensive Marketing Mistake I Keep Making

What if one of the biggest wastes of money in your business isn't bad gear, a bad hire, or a failed ad campaign? In this episode, James shares one of the costliest mist

What to Do When a Client Cancels Your Photography Project

Every creative eventually gets the email or phone call they never want to receive: "We're going to have to cancel the project." Whether you're a photographer, videogr

Stop Blaming Your Gear: What Actually Makes a Professional Photographer

Most photographers overestimate the importance of gear and underestimate the importance of experience. In this episode, we break down why professionals don't lose shots b

When Should Photographers Start Charging for Their Work?

One of the biggest mistakes aspiring photographers make is believing they need "a little more" before they can start charging. More experience. More gear. More education.

When Should You Refund a Client? (And When Should You Walk Away?)

Every creative entrepreneur will eventually face the uncomfortable question: Should I refund this client? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down

7 Revenue Streams Creatives Are Leaving on the Table

Too many photographers and creatives believe the only way to make more money is to raise their rates. But the reality is that many are already providing valuable services

Should Photographers Pay to Get Published?

Should photographers pay for magazine features, covers, and media placements? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick explores the evolution of sponsored con

Other Photographers Are Not Your Biggest Competition

In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down a growing issue within the photography industry: photographers turning overlap into warfare. After receiv

Anonymous Job Posts Are Destroying Photography Pricing

If you've spent any time in photography Facebook groups, you've seen it. Anonymous posts asking photographers to drop their rates, share their portfolios, and compete p

What Most Creatives Avoid That Could Change Everything

On this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick shares some of the most uncomfortable experiences of his photography career and why those moments ultimately led to the

Why "Good Work" Is Making You Invisible (And What Actually Gets You Hired)

Every May, a new wave of talented creatives enters the market—and here's the reality: their work is good. Really good. Which means "doing great work" is no longer a diffe

Stop Answer "What Do You Charge?" Like an Amateur

"What are your rates?" It sounds simple, but most photographers fumble this moment and cost themselves money in the process. In this episode, we break down why answering

Should You Put Your Rates on Your Website?

Should your pricing be public… or is that quietly limiting your business? In this episode, I break down the real impact of listing your rates online. Not just from a co

Who Pays Who? Models or Photographers?

This episode is a direct response to the conversations, debates, and hot takes sparked by two recent reels that hit a nerve. The question seems simple on the surface: who