Field notes
Tutorials and field notes for freelancers.
Things we learn building Readmyquote and talking to small studios — practical write-ups about rate cards, quote forms, pricing, and the daily mechanics of running a one-person business.
How to price your photography packages (without losing the big clients)
Real 2025 wedding photography pricing data, the 5-minute response rule that wins big bookings, and how to fix the inquiry leak that's costing you weddings.
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How to pick a form builder in 2026 — a freelancer's checklist
After four years and eight tools, here's the checklist I wish I'd had when picking a form builder. Five questions to ask before you sign up for anything.
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The photography rate card playbook (with a free template)
How working photographers in HK, Tokyo, and Berlin handle Instagram DMs about rates — plus a copy-paste rate card template you can ship tonight.
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Build a quote request form in 60 seconds — a freelancer's tutorial
The 5 fields every quote form needs, the dropdown that does the heaviest lifting, and where to put the link so people actually find it.
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How to filter for the right clients with one online form
Why not every inquiry deserves a reply, the case for disclosing price ranges, and how a 5–7 field form quietly filters in better clients while filtering out tire-kickers.
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