How do I build a photography business without compromising my artistic integrity?

Plenty of photographers wrestle with this, and the pressure is real. But you don't have to pick between your principles and getting paid. The trick is deciding where your line is before you're standing on it. Get specific about what integrity means to you. Is it never editing past your own style? Turning down certain clients? Not shooting work you'd be ashamed to show? Once you know, you can price and present yourself to match. A photographer who charges well for work they believe in lasts far longer than one working cheap for clients they can't stand. Here's the practical path. Early on, take the paying jobs that cover your bills. But carve out a set slice of your time, say a third, for personal projects that keep you alive as an artist. As your name grows, raise your rates and get pickier. That's not selling out. Shooting a wedding to fund a passion project isn't failure. It's picking your battles well.