Founder’s Notes | Veyra https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/ Practical notes on running a photography business, written by Mayowa Joshua, the photographer who builds Veyra. en-gb Photography Invoice Template: You Did the Shoot. Now Please Get Paid.https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-invoice-template/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-invoice-template/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Free editable photography invoice template, deposit and balance examples, and practical advice on client payments.Mayowa JoshuaYour Client Has 800 Photos to Choose From. They'll Get Back to You Next Christmas.https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/online-photo-proofing-guide/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/online-photo-proofing-guide/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000How online photo proofing works, how to collect client favourites and a free delivery checklist.Mayowa JoshuaAre You Paying for Five Photography Apps to Do One Job? Let's See the Receipts.https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-software-cost-calculator/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-software-cost-calculator/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Calculate the real monthly and annual cost of photography apps with a free editable software-stack calculator.Mayowa JoshuaThe Video Production Brief That Saves You From 19 Rounds of Edits.https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/video-production-brief-template/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/video-production-brief-template/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Free editable video production brief template covering goals, audience, deliverables, versions, approvals and deadlines.Mayowa Joshua35 Wedding Photography Questions to Ask Before the Big Day (And Before Auntie Takes Charge).https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/wedding-photography-questionnaire/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/wedding-photography-questionnaire/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +000035 practical wedding photography questionnaire questions with a free editable template for timelines, family, venues and priorities.Mayowa JoshuaMon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 How to raise photography prices without losing customers (or your nerve)https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-to-raise-your-photography-prices/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-to-raise-your-photography-prices/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaHow to raise photography prices without losing customers: when to do it, how to tell clients, honouring booked contracts, and a script that works. Do photographers charge for travel? Yes, and the meal deal is not free eitherhttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/should-photographers-charge-for-travel/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/should-photographers-charge-for-travel/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaDo photographers charge for travel? Yes, and they should. A fair, simple way to price the miles and the hours, with a worked UK example and policies to copy. Why do photographers charge so much? The receipt behind "it's just pressing a button"https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/why-do-photographers-charge-so-much/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/why-do-photographers-charge-so-much/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaWhy do photographers charge so much for weddings and digital files? A line by line receipt of where a £1,484 fee goes, and how to explain your price calmly. How much do wedding photographers make in the UK? Less than your uncle thinkshttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-much-do-wedding-photographers-make-uk/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-much-do-wedding-photographers-make-uk/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaHow much do wedding photographers make in the UK? The honest maths from a £1,484 average fee down to take home pay, after costs, tax and National Insurance. Pixieset Alternatives for UK Photographers: An Honest Lookhttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/pixieset-alternatives-uk/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/pixieset-alternatives-uk/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaHonest Pixieset alternatives for UK photographers: ShootProof, Pic-Time, Studio Ninja, Light Blue, HoneyBook and Veyra, with prices checked 31 October 2026. When Should a Creative Freelancer Ask for a Deposit?https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/creative-freelancer-deposit-guide/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/creative-freelancer-deposit-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaWhen photographers and creative freelancers should request a booking deposit, how to set clear terms, invoice professionally and handle cancellations. What to Include in a Photography Client Welcome Guidehttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-client-welcome-guide/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-client-welcome-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaCreate a photography client welcome guide that answers questions, builds trust and makes wedding or portrait clients feel looked after before the shoot. The Best Client Gallery Experience Is About More Than Pretty Photoshttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/client-gallery-experience/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/client-gallery-experience/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaHow to deliver a professional photography client gallery with thoughtful organisation, privacy, simple downloads and a memorable client experience. How to Turn Instagram Enquiries Into Confirmed Bookingshttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/instagram-enquiries-to-bookings/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/instagram-enquiries-to-bookings/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaTurn Instagram photography enquiries into real bookings with better DM replies, clear packages, helpful follow-ups and a reliable client workflow. How to Price Photography Packages Without Second-Guessing Yourselfhttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-to-price-photography-packages/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/how-to-price-photography-packages/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaHow to price photography packages with confidence, account for editing and expenses, and protect your profit without guessing what everyone else charges. How to Build a Photography Portfolio Website That Actually Gets Enquirieshttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-portfolio-website-enquiries/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-portfolio-website-enquiries/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaBuild a photography portfolio website that brings genuine enquiries with strong galleries, practical SEO, clear service pages and easy contact options. A Simple Wedding Photography Workflow: Enquiry to Final Galleryhttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/wedding-photography-workflow/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/wedding-photography-workflow/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaA wedding photography workflow from first enquiry and booking to planning, shoot-day backups, editing and final gallery delivery, with a checklist to follow. How to Organise Creative Client Projects Without Living in Five Appshttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/organise-creative-client-projects/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/organise-creative-client-projects/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaA realistic guide to organising creative client projects, briefs, schedules, invoices and gallery delivery without juggling disconnected tools. How to Follow Up on Photography Enquiries Without Feeling Pushyhttps://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-enquiry-follow-up/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/photography-enquiry-follow-up/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaLearn how to reply to and follow up on photography enquiries with kind, effective messages, clear next steps and a simple client enquiry system. How Creative Freelancers Can Get Paid on Time (Without Awkward Chasing)https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/creative-freelancer-get-paid-on-time/https://veyrastack.io/founders-notes/creative-freelancer-get-paid-on-time/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Mayowa JoshuaPractical tips for freelance photographers and creatives to set deposits, send clear invoices, collect payments on time and follow up professionally.