5 Photography Client Scams You NEED to Avoid

About this episode

Cassidy Lynne discusses five common client scams that photographers face and how to protect themselves.

BEWARE! In this episode, I break down 5 common client scams that photographers are facing right now and how to protect yourself before it costs you time, money, or your sanity. From fake inquiries to payment tricks and last-minute cancellations, these tactics are becoming more common, especially for freelancers and growing photographers. I’ll walk you through real-world examples, the red flags to watch for, and simple ways to safeguard your business. If you’re booking clients online or just starting to take photography seriously, this is an episode you don’t want to skip.

People in this episode

Host: Cassidy Lynne

Topics covered

• photography
• client scams
• freelancing
• business protection
• red flags

Keywords

• photography scams
• client protection
• freelance photography
• payment tricks
• cancellations

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