freelance photographers

Freelancers banned from Mighty Hoopla music festival

Staff Reporter May 27, 2025

The decision by Mighty Hoopla, a prominent music festival held in Brockwell Park, to ban all independent and freelance photographers from its upcoming events has caused concern for the UK's freelance economy. First music festivals. What's…

This guide to end “kill fees” and unffair payment practices could save freelancers from…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Oct 7, 2024

A movement of freelance professionals is demanding an end to the controversial practice of "kill fees" and unfair payment practices What are kill fees? Kill fees are prevalent in industries where upfront investment is high and…

AI photography falling foul as retro cameras make a comeback

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Feb 7, 2023

AI-generated photography is trending, but younger generations are already getting bored with its perfection, say reports. They're even on the hunt for 1990s digital cameras. Is this a hopeful sign for freelance photographers who thought AI…