You wouldn’t let an uninsured roofer climb around on your house, right? Or hire a cable guy who doesn’t know a wrench from a wire cutter? Hiring a photographer without liability insurance is the same gamble — just with nicer lighting. Most licensed trades — like electricians and plumbers — are required to carry liability insurance. Photography isn’t regulated the same way, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less risky.You should always ask your photographer for proof of insurance. Here’s why […]
Freelance life has a lot going for it — setting your own hours, choosing your own clients, and wearing jeans to work every day. But let’s be real: when it comes to things like affordable health insurance for photographers, being self-employed can feel less like freedom and more like trying to cross a tightrope in a windstorm. That’s where ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) steps in. If you’re a member — or even thinking about becoming one — you […]