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Guides & how-tos

Practical, no-fluff advice on running a photography business and hiring a photographer — from proofing and pricing to finding the right person for your shoot.

Getting started

How to switch from Pixieset to LensQuay (step by step)

Thinking of moving from Pixieset or Pic-Time to LensQuay? A step-by-step guide to bringing your portfolio, client galleries and client list across — and what you gain by switching.

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Client galleries

Online proofing explained: how clients choose their photos

What online proofing is, how a two-step proofing gallery works, and why it saves photographers hours of editing the wrong shots.

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Growing your business

How to sell photos to clients online (2026 guide)

A step-by-step guide to selling photos online — client galleries, package pricing, paid extras, prints and getting paid securely.

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For clients

How to find and hire a photographer near you

How to find a photographer near you, compare portfolios, request quotes and book with confidence — for weddings, events and portraits.

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Growing your business

Photography pricing: packages, extras and how to charge

How to price photography with packages and paid extras, what to include, and how to charge for additional images without awkward conversations.

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Selling & protection

How to protect your photos from theft online

Practical ways photographers stop image theft online — watermarking that's hard to remove, low-res proofs, and keeping originals behind a paywall.

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Client galleries

What is a client gallery? (and how to deliver one)

What a client gallery is, how online photo delivery works, and why a private gallery beats emailing files or posting a USB stick.

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Growing your business

How to get more photography bookings

Practical ways photographers win more bookings — a strong portfolio, being found locally, responding fast to enquiries, and marketing to past clients.

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