by demoviewer | Jun 18, 2026 | Beyond the Image
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 the only two situations where issuing a refund actually makes business sense. The first is...
by demoviewer | Jun 10, 2026 | Beyond the Image
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 they simply aren’t charging for. In this episode, I break down seven overlooked revenue...
by demoviewer | Jun 5, 2026 | Beyond the Image
Should photographers pay for magazine features, covers, and media placements? In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick explores the evolution of sponsored content, how pay-to-play publishing became commonplace, and why photographers need to rethink what...
by demoviewer | May 27, 2026 | Beyond the Image
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down a growing issue within the photography industry: photographers turning overlap into warfare. After receiving messages from a photographer attempting to pull him into a dispute over a project concept, James...
by demoviewer | May 19, 2026 | Beyond the Image
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 publicly for work with almost zero project detail. And photographers… lining up to...
