Blog & News

We blog about various topics from new releases to tipps about running a professional photo portfolio with WordPress and more.

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    Use automation to speed up your photography workflows

    Photographers wear many hats – shooting, editing, responding to client inquiries, managing bookings, delivering images, and marketing their services. And the more your business grows, the more these repetitive tasks pile up, leaving less time for creativity and client work. The solution? Automation. By automating parts of your photography workflow, you can streamline operations, improve…

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  • Online marketing for photographers in 2025

    The photography industry is more competitive than ever. According to Business Research Insight, the global photography services market was valued upwards of $50 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach more than $80 billion by 2032. Photographers who adapt to shifting consumer behaviors and technology trends will be the ones booking more clients. Online…

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  • Update – February 2025

    February may have fewer days on the calendar, but that didn’t keep us from moving things forward, and we’re excited to share our progress with you. Here’s what we’ve been up to. E-Commerce Update: Taxes If you sell stuff online, there will usually be a point where taxes get involved. This applies not only to…

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  • Update – January 2025

    We spent most of January working on our upcoming e-commerce functionality, which comes together nicely and is at the moment in an early alpha-stage. Here’s a quick update about what we’ve been up to this past month, and what to expect next. Let’s jump straight in. E-Commerce – Alpha 1 In our December update, we…

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    What should a professional photography portfolio include?

    A well-crafted photography portfolio is essential for any professional photographer looking to attract clients, land gigs, or showcase their work for publications and grants. An online portfolio is more than just a gallery of images. It’s a powerful marketing tool to help you stand out in a competitive industry and grow your business. A great…

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  • Find the perfect blue/golden hour in your region

    Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, finding the perfect blue and golden hour in your region is a game-changer. If you’ve ever taken a photo during these times, you know exactly what I’m talking about – the soft, diffused natural light that makes everything look magical. The quality of this natural light…

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  • Leaving Twitter/X

    Twitter/X has been one of our primary social “homes” for a while, where we posted most of our updates. For various reasons, we decided to leave Twitter/X starting from January 2025 – here’s why.

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  • Update – December 2024

    With the end of the year approaching, I wanted to take a step back and look at some of the things we achieved this year and give you a sneak peek into what we are working on at the moment. WordCamp Europe 2024 In June, we attended WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, where we met…

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  • Selling images on your website

    We created a survey to gather feedback on how you want to sell images in picu.

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    picu at WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino

    Together with 2’500+ other WordPressers, we went to Torino, Italy, to attend WordCamp Europe 2024.

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