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The Backup Gear Myth: Why Professionals Spend Money Preparing for Problems They Hope Never Happen

by SSylvester | Jun 23, 2026 | Business of Equine Photography, Business Operations

Equine Photography Pricing: Why Many Photographers Struggle to Make a Living (Part 5)

by SSylvester | May 24, 2026 | Business of Equine Photography, Ethics & Responsibility, Industry Standards & Professional Practice, Pricing & Profitability

From Film to Digital to AI: How Accessibility Changed the Industry (Part 4)

by SSylvester | May 17, 2026 | Business of Equine Photography, Business Strategy, Ethics & Responsibility, Industry Standards & Professional Practice

The Quiet Discipline of Private Client Equine Photography

by SSylvester | Apr 7, 2026 | Business of Equine Photography, Client Experience, Industry Standards & Professional Practice, Professional Conduct

Why Horse Shows Use an Official Photographer

by SSylvester | Mar 26, 2026 | Business of Equine Photography, Business Operations, Equine Photography, Horse Show Photography

Why Can’t Multiple Photographers Just Shoot the Same Horse Show? It’s a question that comes up frequently in photography discussions: “Why can’t multiple photographers just compete at horse shows?” On the surface, the idea seems logical. In many industries,...

Cost of Goods Sold

by SSylvester | Aug 17, 2018 | Business of Equine Photography, Business Operations, Pricing & Profitability

Understanding Cost of Goods Sold The second half of figuring out what to charge for your photography requires us to figure out our cost of good sold or COGS. So what is COGS??? It is simply the costs associated with making a product. Let’s use a laptop computer...
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