The Truth About Underbidding in Creative Work (And Why It Hurts Everyone)

by demoviewer | Apr 2, 2026 | Beyond the Image

When a client takes one creative’s bid and shops it around to get someone else to undercut it, they’re not evaluating based on value, vision, or fit, they’re turning it into a race to the bottom. That devalues the work across the board. And on the...

Stop Wasting Money: What Doesn’t Grow Your Photography Business

by demoviewer | Mar 26, 2026 | Beyond the Image

Most photographers don’t have a revenue problem… they have a focus problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest money traps in the photography industry. The things we’re told will grow our business… but don’t. From expensive websites...

Stop Worrying About Copycats: The Truth About “Stolen Ideas” in Photography

by demoviewer | Mar 18, 2026 | Beyond the Image

What should you do when another photographer copies your work? Nothing. In this episode, I break down why the fear of “stolen ideas” is one of the biggest things holding creatives back. After a recent post sparked debate, I dive into the difference between...

Are Photographers Actually Ruining the Industry?

by demoviewer | Mar 9, 2026 | Beyond the Image

Are photographers actually ruining the photography industry by charging too little? It is a complaint that has echoed through the photography community for decades. Photographers often blame other photographers for lowering prices, devaluing photography, and training...

How I Became a CreativeLive Instructor — And What It Really Took

by demoviewer | Mar 4, 2026 | Beyond the Image

In this episode of Beyond the Image, commercial photographer James Patrick shares the story behind being invited to teach as a CreativeLive instructor photographer — and what it really takes to earn opportunities at that level. CreativeLive has featured some of the...