Tag: covid-19
Cost of living crisis & the photography industry
The cost-of-living crisis began in 2021 when essential goods started to increase in price faster than average household incomes, resulting in a fall in real income. A combination of the pandemic, Brexit, the war in Ukraine, rising taxes and inflation were the perfect storm for the crisis to take hold. Other than Brexit, those economic …
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What does your photography business look like in 2022?
Our industry was undoubtedly badly hit by covid, but things thankfully *touch wood* are gradually picking up again at last. According to Format’s State of the Photography Industry Report 2022, 63.8% of photographers thought business was slower than expected in 2021, but 56.5% of photographers think business will get busier in 2022 – happy days. …
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Post pandemic cover
With a reported 99% of photography businesses affected by Covid-19, our industry has been hugely hit. We understand the uncertainty, fear and frustration felt by photographers. During the course of the last two years many photographers thought it prudent to reduce their insurance cover on their equipment and/or their liabilities. Clearly this made sense as …
Covid-19 cover for photographers and production companies
We are often asked by photographers and production companies whether there is any cover for Covid-19 under photographic or media production policies. Currently there is no cover available in the insurance market for cancellation or abandonment of a shoot as a result of Covid-19. However, the employers and public liability sections do not exclude Covid-19. …
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Covid 19 – Shoot Cancellation Considerations
Why is it important to consider the Covid 19 shoot cancellation risk? There is a vast array of different costs that can be incurred or lost as a result of a shoot cancellation. There are considerations for both your own costs as a photographer or producer, and third party costs that are by no …
Shoot Productions Guidance during Covid-19 (21st May 2020)
Here at Williamson Carson we have been trying to provide as much information as possible to our clients during this difficult time of uncertainty. Along with our partners at the AOP we have put together these guidelines for our Shoot Production clients. If you ever need us for further advice please email us on queries@williamson-carson.co.uk …
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