One of my favorite things about being a freelancer is the flexibility it brings. Having control of who you work for and when is one of the boundless joys of freelancing. Couple that flexibility with location independence, and it opens up all the possibilities that come with taking your business on the road. But [...]

Like many people on this blog, I've dreamed of becoming a professional photographer. Then I looked at the realities of the photo business. Here are a couple of sobering facts for those trying to break into the market: Data Point #1 — Of Pizzas and Photographers There's a joke that's been making the rounds for years: [...]

I haven't thought about my 2008 tax return since April 15th. I probably would have continued to ignore it, except for the fact that last week I received a revised 1099 from one of my clients. It turns out that the form that they send me for my tax records was way off from what [...]

Every year, around this time, I get an email or two from someone wanting to know how to make a few bucks freelancing in time for the holiday season. I generally try to point these folks towards other options, although it does get me thinking about why someone would turn to freelancing for seasonal work. [...]