The Business of Photography

Instructor: Plamen Petkov

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $54

Non-Members: $60

(Registration deadline: March 17)

Description:

Are you often asked to do “work for hire” as a photographer but are unsure about invoicing, copyright issues, model releases and more? In this practical “mini-shop,” you will learn from a professional commercial photographer all the joys and challenges of operating a small business professionally and profitably.

Materials:

Provided by participant:

• Notebook and pen

Instructor Bio:

Plamen Petkov is a New York–based photographer working across still life, portraiture, and time-based media. His current projects explore constructed objects and long-form image sequences sourced from live television. He is transitioning from commercial work toward projects supported by grants, exhibitions, and collectors. Clients include Visionaire, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, V Magazine, Elle, Wired, The New York Times, L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Artistry, Coty, and American Express among many others.

Instructor's website: https://www.plamenpetkov.com

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

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