Hired/ Non-Owned Auto Insurance for Professional Photographers
Posted: May 20, 2015
Hired/Non-Owned Auto Insurance is vital to professional photographers that use their own automobiles, have employees and/or frequently rent vehicles when traveling. When is Hired/Non-owned automobile coverage necessary? As a professional photographer and business owner, you are likely to find yourself in situations where this coverage is needed: Do you ever rent vehicles when traveling? Do your employees ever run errands for you? Do you ask...
5 Holiday Gifts from a Photography Insurance Agent!
Posted: December 18, 2014
If APA's Photographer Insurance Problem Solver, Karen Stetz, could travel across the country and surprise each photographer with 5 risk-reducing and/or camera-protecting gifts this holiday season, she would! In addition to making it easy for photographers to secure the right photography insurance for less, our insurance problem solvers aim to avoid any damages and/or loss in the first place. That’s why we’ve created a "holiday wish-list" of 5 photography accessories that aim...
6 Common Business Mistakes That Professional Photographers Make
Posted: September 10, 2014
The difference between a great photographer and a good photographer is all about the craft. But the difference between a successful photographer and a.... well, not so successful photographer, is all about business and logistics. Professional Photographers face many challenges that are just “part of the business,” but by being aware of the most common mistakes that many photographic artists make, you are more likely...
The Heartbleed Bug: Are You Affected?
Posted: April 17, 2014
Last week, a major internet security flaw, the Heartbleed bug, was detected. The bug allows hackers to steal personal information that is normally protected by OpenSSL encryption. OpenSSL provides security for Web applications, email, instant messaging and some virtual private networks. According to Internet security services provider Netcraft, about half a million trusted websites are vulnerable to the bug. As a leading insurance agency for photographers, we make...
How to STAND OUT as a Pro Photographer
Posted: April 9, 2014
Karl Taylor shares a very interesting and well-received perspective on how to stand out as a professional photographer. Taylor reminds professionals to take a step back from the social media frenzy that's become such a big component of marketing for photographic artists, and focus on what is most important --taking great pictures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmKcA7_jjv4 In addition to perfecting your craft, we might add, it's important to...