Photography

Every photographer I know can shoot. The hard part is making it pay the bills.

What Sets "Booked Solid" Apart

Ben Hartley built his Six Figure Photography brand by teaching photographers the business side nobody talks about in art school. This course walkthrough shows exactly what's inside his flagship program, and it's not what you'd expect. No fluff about finding your passion or believing in yourself. Just the systems that keep his calendar full.

What caught my attention is how he breaks down client attraction. Most courses tell you to "get out there and network." Hartley shows you the exact emails to send, the follow-up timeline that actually works, and the pricing structure that makes clients say yes without negotiating. That specificity matters when you're staring at an empty calendar wondering where your next booking will come from.

The Part Nobody Wants to Hear (But Needs To)

There's a whole section on what to do when someone ghosts you after an inquiry. Not motivational platitudes about staying positive. Actual scripts. When to follow up, what to say, how many times before you move on. Those details are worth their weight in gold when you're trying to figure out if you did something wrong or if the client just went silent.

He also covers the money conversation, which is where most photographers fumble. How to present your pricing so it doesn't feel awkward. What to say when someone asks for a discount. How to structure packages so clients feel like they're getting value without you giving away your margin. These aren't creative skills, but they're the difference between being busy and being profitable.

Why This Matters Now

The photography market is saturated. Everyone with an iPhone thinks they can shoot a wedding. The photographers making real money aren't necessarily the most talented ones. They're the ones who know how to run a business, and that's a learnable skill.

If you've ever felt like you're great at the creative side but drowning in the business side, this walkthrough is worth watching. Not because Ben Hartley has magic secrets, but because he's willing to show you the unglamorous systems that actually work. Sometimes the best investment isn't another lens. It's learning how to fill your calendar with clients who can afford what you're worth.

At the level of the scene, everything is utterly simple: a child stands motionless in the still water at the edge of the lake. And yet the world seems to “spin” around them like a carousel—the light and shadows, the glitter of the water, and the visible mist in the air, almost tangible against the daylight.

The Other Journey

Hello everyone, let me share a photo with you in my first post here!

The Twisting Bridge Above Floral Street

Built in 2003, this twisting bridge connects the Royal Ballet School to the Royal Opera House, its design inspired by ballet.

One of the more unusual architectural features in Covent Garden is easy to miss unless you happen to look up.

This is the Bridge of Aspiration, crossing high above Floral Street between the Royal Ballet School and the Royal Opera House.

Completed in 2003, it was designed by WilkinsonEyre. The bridge is made from a series of square frames that gradually rotate, creating the twisting shape you can see in the photograph. The idea behind the design was to reflect the movement and grace of ballet.

What interests me about this particular view is how the modern bridge sits between two very different façades. On one side there's warm red brickwork, hanging flower baskets and traditional shopfront details. On the other, the pale building and its repeating windows create a completely different look.

I also like how the narrow street frames the bridge against the sky.

It's a small but distinctive piece of London's modern architectural history.

Have you noticed this bridge when walking through Covent Garden?

i found some cds with photos on them this is from 2010 using a sony camera that was given to me because my house was broken into and i had 5 camera's stolen sunset in grand marais manitoba. work is a little busier than i expected but i will catch up

Mountain Mirror presents a sunlit alpine peak reflected in a still lake, with evergreen forest lining the shore. Pale rock and clear blue sky meet the lake’s deep greens and blues, creating a balanced landscape with a quiet, open feel.

Autumn Mountain Lake Reflections presents a clear alpine lake mirroring evergreen trees and rugged peaks. A narrow line of golden foliage brightens the shore, while pale driftwood and smooth stones add quiet detail in the foreground. Bring the calm of an autumn landscape to your heart.

So you spend a few days in a national park and its amazing, you can't help but shoot hundreds of fall foliage images. You get home & cull for the obvious imperfections. What's next? How many instagram and FB post of fall foliage do you post? how do you pick??

The Streets of Seven Dials, Covent Garden

Originally erected in 1694, the Seven Dials sundial pillar was removed in 1773 and reconstructed in 1989.

There's a lot to take in along this stretch of Monmouth Street in Covent Garden.

The first thing that catches my eye is The Crown on the left, with its traditional green frontage, decorative tiles and hanging flower baskets. Then there's the Union Jack across the street, the bicycles outside the pub and the cobblestones leading towards the Seven Dials monument.

The monument has quite a history. The original sundial pillar was built in 1694, removed in 1773 and eventually reconstructed in 1989.

What I find particularly interesting is how the area has retained so much of its historic character while remaining a busy part of everyday London. The old buildings, street lamps and cobbles contrast with the modern architecture visible in the background.

It's also one of those photographs where the people are just as much a part of the scene as the buildings.

Has anyone else photographed Seven Dials from Monmouth Street?

Coastal Landscapes

Photography

🍁 Autumn Symphony

A vibrant celebration of autumn in Quebec, where fiery reds, warm oranges, and golden leaves come together in nature’s beautiful seasonal palette.

🌻 Title: Reaching for the Sun

A vibrant celebration of summer, where golden sunflowers rise proudly against a brilliant blue sky. Each bloom tells its own story, from petals glowing in the sunlight to the deeper, shadowed flowers nestled among the lush green leaves. The colours of golden yellow and rich blue captures the warmth, beauty, and abundance of nature, reminding us to stand tall, embrace the light, and find joy in the simple wonders of the world.

The Passage

Morning at Mormon Row pairs a weathered Wyoming barn and its rustic fences with the jagged Teton peaks, glowing orange in the early light. Meadow grasses and the quiet ranch setting balance the mountains’ rugged scale, bringing a calm, rustic feel to the photograph.

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I'M SO EXCITED EEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I post on Facebook pictures that I take and this girl I went to high school with asked me how much I would charge to take family photos?!?!!! NO FRIGGIN WAY!!! She is the first person to ever ask me that but have NO IDEA what to charge! Can someone please help me with this???

Sometimes you need a new perspective. That first tree I posted on threads. Got over 200 replies and likes. Instagram. Less than 10. Was out at my trailer yesterday closing it. Went for a walk

I was standing inside this enormous hollow tree, looking up at the light beyond its weathered walls. It was one of those moments that made me pause and simply take in where I was. Photography keeps reminding me how many small wonders are waiting when I slow down.

I know it's not entirely appropriate to post a personal photograph here, but today I'm going to make an exception.

Here we are, Rose and I, standing on a narrow spit of land in Mendenhall Lake, Alaska, surrounded by one of the most extraordinary wilderness landscapes we've ever experienced. That adventure would eventually become the inspiration for my first photography book.

But the most remarkable part of this photograph isn't the wilderness behind us. It's the woman standing beside me.

Rose came into my life when I was at one of its darkest and lowest points. She helped me find my way out of despair and rediscover the beauty of living.

Today, we celebrate twelve years of being locked in love.

And I wouldn't trade a single one of them.