Are you a photographer looking to generate passive income? Stock photography could be your answer! Surely, there are photos in your archive that will never see the light of day. Why not put them to use and see if they can make you some coin? While it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, with the right approach, […]

Entrepreneurship, Photography Tips

September 17, 2024

7 Stock Photography Tips To Make Passive Income

I can’t believe it’s been three years since I became self-employed as a photography solopreneur! Starting a business as a photographer and/or content creator can be intimidating, but trust me, it’s worth it. I took a leap of faith and left my cushy corporate job at a hedge fund in 2021 and haven’t looked back […]

Entrepreneurship, Personal Life

August 8, 2024

Reflections As a Photography Solopreneur

Sitting on a ledge and looking out over a multi-million dollar Central Park view from a corporate office window.

Up in the mountains of Utah, I was invited to go on my first Sony Kando Trip! I have never been so nervous to attend something in my adult life as I was going to my inaugural Kando Trip mainly because I didn’t know anyone and there were world-famous photographers attending. This brand-sponsored event took […]

Camera Gear, Content Creation, Entrepreneurship, Personal Life, US Travel

September 16, 2023

Recap Of My First Sony Kando Trip!

An incredible sunset burn seen from the summit of Snowbird Resort in Utah, where Sony Kando Trip was hosted.

When it comes to commercial photography, the image of a large studio space that’s well-equipped often comes to mind. However, such a studio can be costly, whether you somehow have the space at home it comes with its own rental lease. But fear not! With a little creativity and some smart investment decisions, you can […]

Commercial Photography, Entrepreneurship, Photography Tips

February 28, 2024

DIY Home Photography Studio With One Light

Self-portraits in my home photography studio using a wall mount and Savage Seamless paper.

For my own personal branding photoshoot, I wanted it to be…well, personal. In my opinion, high-quality photos are the bare minimum in order to stand out in the ever-growing digital world. If you’re running your own business you definitely need pictures for everything such as social media, website, emails… the list goes on! Personal branding […]

Entrepreneurship, NYC Photography

October 25, 2021

Preparing For My NYC Personal Branding Photoshoot

Personal branding photoshoot of Erin Donahue wearing a vintage Christian Dior blazer and holding a Sony a7iii at Gantry Plaza State Park.

Toxic work culture, burnout, the hamster wheel that is a 9-5. That’s what I left when I finally quit my corporate job to run my own business. After seven years in the finance industry, it was time to bounce! My time in corporate ended on August 3, 2021, but this date was actually years in […]

Entrepreneurship, Personal Life

August 9, 2021

I Quit My Corporate Job To Run My Own Business

Portrait of Erin Donahue smiling for the camera while holding a black Sony a6400 and wearing a green dress.