Guides to run your photography business

Practical guides for photographers working in France: pricing your work, writing a contract, taking a deposit, preparing for e-invoicing and choosing your tools.

Pricing and growth

Work out what your work is worth and grow your business.

Pricing your photography

Work out your cost of doing business, choose a cost-based or value-based approach and build your price list.

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Scaling your photography business

Automation, delegation, legal structure and how to shape your offer as the business grows.

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Contracts, payments and invoices

The rules to know before you send a contract or an invoice.

Photography contract guide

The clauses to adapt: scope, deliverables, image rights, deposit and cancellation.

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Deposits and payment terms

Acompte or arrhes, payment schedules, withdrawal and late payments, for private and business clients.

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French e-invoicing in 2026

Receiving e-invoices since September 2026, and preparing for issuing and e-reporting in 2027.

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Tools and visibility

Choose your software and get found by new clients.

Choosing business software

The criteria that matter for photography CRM software and the questions to ask before committing.

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SEO for photographers

Google Business Profile, your website and local pages: the basics of getting found in your city.

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Put these guides into practice

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