Catie Ronquillo
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How to Get Started in Brand Photography (the FAST way)
Ready to get started in brand photography? If you're a wedding and/or portrait photographer, the path to adding (or pivoting) to personal branding photography or brand photography is simple. You've already got the photography chops. Now you just need to position yourself to be seen as the person for business owners.
In this video, we'll dive into my top tips for wedding photographers and portrait photographers to build their portfolio and start offering brand photography.
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Looking for more help? How to work with me:
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😎 One-on-one Consulting for growing your photography business: catieronquillo.com/coachingcall
💻 Get a Website & SEO Audit: catieronquillo.com/audit
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Free Guides/Tools
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🎉 Free New Photographer Starter Checklist: catieronquillo.myflodesk.com/ytlink
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How to Start a Photography Business Checklist:
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FAVORITE TOOLS - I only recommend what I have used & love!
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Honeybook: catieronquillo.com/honeybook
Sprout Studio: catieronquillo.com/sprout
Website:
Showit: showit.co
Gallery Software:
Cloudspot: catieronquillo.com/cloudspot
Business Finances:
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Відео

What is Personal Brand Photography (and WHY you should offer it)
Переглядів 1114 години тому
Are you a wedding photographer or portrait photographer looking to start offering brand photography? Maybe you've heard the buzz about personal brand photography and you want in on the action. Or maybe you want to know more about what brand photography is. Would it be a good fit for you? In this video, I'll share all about brand photography, how it helped me, and how you can get started if it's...
How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Photographer (The Easy Way)
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If you're a photographer, posting photos and sharing your portfolio alone is no longer enough. You need to build this ONE thing that no one else has. It is unique to you alone. In this video, I'm sharing what you can do to start standing out in your market from all the other photographers. #photographybusiness #brandphotography #personalbranding #personalbrandphotography Looking for more help? ...
Why Your Current Goal Setting Strategy is Holding You Back!
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Have you ever set goals and wondered why they just didn't stick? In this video, I'm sharing why setting random goals never works. And I'm also sharing the way to set goals that make them feel doable and achievable. Looking to make progress on a goal in 2025, then keep watching! Creative Goal Setting Worksheet: catieronquillo.myflodesk.com/sz4zduytzi #photographybusiness #brandphotography #perso...
BEFORE You Set Your 2025 Goals for Your Photography Business, DO THIS FIRST
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Before you set your 2025 goals, watch this video to learn the FIRST TWO CRUCIAL steps you need to take first. Plan with me as we dive into goal setting for success! #photographybusiness #brandphotography #over40creator #goalsetting #goalsettingforsuccess #goalsetting2025 Looking for more help? How to work with me: 😎 One-on-one Consulting for growing your photography business: catieronquillo.com...
Why Photographers Should Use Showit (The BEST website builder)
Переглядів 60Місяць тому
Struggling to find the perfect website platform for your photography business? In this video, I’ll show you why Showit is the best website for photographers and creatives. I’ll share 3 key reasons why Showit stands out: total creative freedom, seamless mobile design, and WordPress integration for powerful blogging and SEO. If you’re ready to create a stunning, professional website that attracts...
Instantly Elevate Your Photography Client Experience with THIS ONE Simple Fix!
Переглядів 59Місяць тому
Want to instantly elevate your client experience? If you're a photographer, the client experience is everything. And your client experience BEGINS as soon as someone inquires with you and makes contact with your business. In this video, I’ll show you how to set up automated email replies for inquiries using Honeybook. This simple fix reassures your clients, saves you time, and positions you as ...
How to ACTUALLY Take Better Photos (for new photographers)
Переглядів 129Місяць тому
If you're an aspiring or new photographer who is thinking about starting a photography business and you're wondering HOW to actually get better at taking photos so that you can start charging for photoshoots one day, this video talks about what you can do to get better at taking photos, edit consistently, and start your photography business. How to Start a Photography Business Checklist: catier...
LONG FORM vs Short Form Video What New YouTube Creators NEED to Know
Переглядів 4Місяць тому
Are you just starting a UA-cam channel and wondering where you should be concentrating your efforts? In this video, I'll be covering the differences between long form and short form videos and what to consider with your UA-cam Channel as a new creator. #youtubecreators #youtubeover40 #over40creator #over40 #newyoutuber Looking for more help? How to work with me: 😎 One-on-one Consulting for grow...
How YouTube Changed My Life (with less than 100 Subscribers) It's Not What I Expected
Переглядів 1272 місяці тому
UA-cam Changed My Life with Less than 100 Subscribers. I've wanted to start a UA-cam channel for a number of years, but always told myself that it was too much work and just wouldn't fit into my life. What I didn't expect from starting a UA-cam channel is how it would change my life for the better, even with just a few subscribers. I'm super thankful to those of you who have subscribed. I see y...
HOW I Plan, Record, Edit My YouTube Videos While RUNNING a Business, Household, and Kids
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In this video, I'm sharing how I come up with video ideas, record, edit, and post my UA-cam videos as a busy wife, mom, and business owner. I have to keep my UA-cam process super easy so that I don't burn out and quit. Instead, I'm still excited to create, edit, and upload my UA-cam videos as an over 40 creator, millennial creator. I encourage those who are over 40, over 50, and beyond to get s...
If I wanted to BOOK Mini Sessions in 2025, I'd DO THIS right NOW (for Photographers)
Переглядів 952 місяці тому
The Fall season is typically a busy time for photographers. Often, photographers will offer mini sessions to their clients or new clients to help them fulfill their annual photos for a holiday or Christmas card or to update their family photos. In this video, I'm breaking down what you can do NOW to get ready for mini sessions next year and plan for a successful round of mini sessions. How to S...
6 Minutes and You'll SAVE HOURS Editing Your Photos in 2025
Переглядів 782 місяці тому
Ever wonder what you should look for in a photoshoot location? Especially when it's in the middle of the day or not during golden hour? Sometimes you don't always get to choose the optimal time for an outdoor photoshoot. In this video, I'm sharing what to look for in an outdoor photoshoot location in order to have the best photos even at the "worst" time to shoot. Simple tips for shooting in an...
Are You Making This ONE Mistake That's Costing You Customers?
Переглядів 202 місяці тому
Avoid THIS MISTAKE if you don't want to LOSE half of your customer base. What's the opposite of building a personal brand? Destroying it. In this video, I'm talking through what happens when you destroy your personal brand through lying, cheating, or stealing. I will make the disclaimer that this message is for the average small business owner not the person with a PR company on retainer, or ha...
PLAN a Personal Branding Shoot that MAKES you MORE MONEY (my EXACT process)
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Have you ever wondered how to plan a brand photoshoot? In this video, I'm sharing my EXACT process for planning a personal branding photoshoot with my clients from the moment a session is booked and all the steps that follow. ⭐️ 9 Types of Photos to Capture at Every Branding Session:⭐️ catieronquillo.myflodesk.com/9types #brandphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #personalbrandphotography ...
How to Price Your First Photo Shoot (The RIGHT Way) | Start Charging for your Photography
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How to Price Your First Photo Shoot (The RIGHT Way) | Start Charging for your Photography
WHY You Should START a YouTube Channel Over 40 (Even if No One Watches)
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WHY You Should START a UA-cam Channel Over 40 (Even if No One Watches)
How to Plan a Personal Branding Photoshoot (FOR BEST RESULTS)
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How to Plan a Personal Branding Photoshoot (FOR BEST RESULTS)
Why Building a PERSONAL Brand Will Get You MORE Clients
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Why Building a PERSONAL Brand Will Get You MORE Clients
You DO NOT have to be PERFECT on YouTube, Just BE YOURSELF.
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You DO NOT have to be PERFECT on UA-cam, Just BE YOURSELF.
5 Surprising Things I Learned from Walking 10k Steps for 48 Days
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5 Surprising Things I Learned from Walking 10k Steps for 48 Days
How to FIND Your FIRST Photography Clients FAST (and it's NOT what you think)
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How to FIND Your FIRST Photography Clients FAST (and it's NOT what you think)
The FAST and EASY way to book photography clients | How to Setup Honeybook Lead Forms
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The FAST and EASY way to book photography clients | How to Setup Honeybook Lead Forms
How to Start a Photography Business (WITHOUT Overwhelm)
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How to Start a Photography Business (WITHOUT Overwhelm)
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Photography Business
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Photography Business
Why Some Photographers Charge 10x More Than Others
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Why Some Photographers Charge 10x More Than Others
Why Building THIS is the BEST way to Grow Your Photography Business
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Why Building THIS is the BEST way to Grow Your Photography Business
How I Edit a Brand Session in Lightroom Classic | Full Lightroom Editing Tutorial for Beginners
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How I Edit a Brand Session in Lightroom Classic | Full Lightroom Editing Tutorial for Beginners
Starting a YouTube Channel Over 40 is HARD and Here's Why
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Starting a UA-cam Channel Over 40 is HARD and Here's Why
3 Money Mistakes Photographers NEED to Avoid in 2024!
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3 Money Mistakes Photographers NEED to Avoid in 2024!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ThePhotographyRebuttal
    @ThePhotographyRebuttal 5 годин тому

    The umbrella term is Commercial photography which covers all photography for businesses (commercial use). Part of commercial photography is advertising photography which showcases more of the brand as well as the products/services. The term Brand photography came from social media and usually revolves around small projects and clients, so maybe it's a legitimate term, but reserved only for a small niche of the overall photography market.

  • @Emily-SEO
    @Emily-SEO 9 днів тому

    That was an interesting video.

  • @robertchandler3914
    @robertchandler3914 17 днів тому

    At 66, I have one goal, live another year.😊

  • @rlpstudiospiano
    @rlpstudiospiano Місяць тому

    Is honey book a free app? It's interesting to me as a small business owner. I would love some automated email templates as i think this will save time in the long run

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography Місяць тому

      It’s not free, it’s a paid subscription. It’s great for all service based business owners. It also handles invoices, recurring invoices, contracts, and more 😊My link will give you 30% off your first year.

  • @rlpstudiospiano
    @rlpstudiospiano 2 місяці тому

    New subscriber. I'm turning 45 next month and just started my channel and am experiencing EXACTLY what you talked about! I have a piano and vocal studio and originally started my channel last month because i wanted to send parents information about what i was teaching... To help them. In in month i have 300 random subscribers and realize that i love teaching like this.... Because i was never taught well until college.... And even then it was THEORY and not reality. I'm just having the biggest blast. I found your video randomly but i love that you are experiencing this same thing. It's validating but also fun and free and fits into our lives in a cool new way.... Even those if us who grew up in the '80's with even the thought of a car phone as being out of reach 😅 anyway, I'm not a photographer but I'm excited to be a part of your little community 😊

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for leaving a comment! It's good to know that others out there experience the same things. Thank you for being a part of the community. I'm going to go check out your channel!

  • @petermcginty3636
    @petermcginty3636 2 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @elram2649
    @elram2649 2 місяці тому

    Great tips! We often go into a shootwithh our great plan, yet once we get there, our great plans tend to disappear, and suddenly, we also forget everything - and our eyes glaze over into survival mode. 😅 Simple reminders are a must. And so, prepare, prepare, and prepare!

  • @kkidd1108
    @kkidd1108 2 місяці тому

    Thank you.. thank you !!!

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel 2 місяці тому

    Wish you all the best.

  • @youtube-channel-growth-manager
    @youtube-channel-growth-manager 2 місяці тому

    This nature soundscape is absolutely stunning! I felt transported to a serene forest. thank you for sharing such calming content.

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @youtube-channel-growth-manager
      @youtube-channel-growth-manager 2 місяці тому

      @@catieronquillophotography As a UA-cam SEO & Promotion Expert I can give you free advice. How you can make your videos look good on UA-cam. If you agree then give me a reply

  • @Iyaman-medic
    @Iyaman-medic 2 місяці тому

    Thats true...a midlife of our life...

  • @robertchandler3914
    @robertchandler3914 2 місяці тому

    Your RIGHT, anybody can do this. Stay positive and keep posting.

  • @Elles_Endeavors
    @Elles_Endeavors 2 місяці тому

    Good video, have fun creating and keep growing

  • @pradipcloud
    @pradipcloud 2 місяці тому

    All the best in this journey Catie! (can def relate to the message)

  • @TheJustineCredible
    @TheJustineCredible 2 місяці тому

    Um, 59 - 44 (as of 2024) would make them Gen X - NOT Millennial! Please don't make us invisible! GenX is one of the greatest, if not one of the smallest, generations. We grew up in the 70's, came "of age" in the 80's, some of us started our families in the 90's. We grew up before the internet, taught our kids not to be afraid of progress and are still living our lives, trying to get by, every day!

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 2 місяці тому

      My apologies - the term GenX slipped my mind while I was recording. All the GenX creators I have watched are KILLING it on UA-cam!

  • @ThePynnFoolLife
    @ThePynnFoolLife 3 місяці тому

    ❤Silver and Solo is awesome ❤ i found a great community of ❤ youtuber that has challenged me to do some of the challenges like last month did a 30-day creator video . And this month doing a No edit November. 10-min video , no thumbnails no, editing. Just get it up. Everyone is so supportive. Even if it isn't a lot of people. But it is nice to find a core group. So keep learning to keep growing. ❤ next month is Vlogsmass December. So lots of stuff to film.

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! And it's true, it's a lot trial and error and finding your people here.

    • @Elles_Endeavors
      @Elles_Endeavors 2 місяці тому

      Yes, silver and solo is great 😊

  • @catieronquillophotography
    @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

    Hey @mattmjlg5053 here's that video for ya!

  • @catieronquillophotography
    @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

    If you're ready to start booking your first photography clients, check out this video - I'm sharing 5 strategies to help you find your first clients.

  • @mattmjlg5053
    @mattmjlg5053 3 місяці тому

    So so so helpful!

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

      I'm so glad you found this helpful! If you have any other topics you'd like to see just leave a comment :)

  • @mattmjlg5053
    @mattmjlg5053 3 місяці тому

    Great video!!!! Loved the info!!!! TYSM!!!! I’m really struggling with even getting clients like I just started off and I just feel like i have no idea how I’m going to secure my first client I’m meeting a lot of people but it’s not leading to any bookings :(

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

      @@mattmjlg5053 I’ll make a video with my best advice for finding & getting your first clients! Thanks for leaving a comment and for the idea 😄

    • @mattmjlg5053
      @mattmjlg5053 3 місяці тому

      @@catieronquillophotography OK thank you so much. I’m giving you a subscribe.

  • @reaxxion
    @reaxxion 3 місяці тому

    I just did my first gig as photographer and I made my first $300buckssss lol but I also filmed at the quinceañera… I felt good when I received those $300😅

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

      Congrats! That first gig hits different and getting that money means you're in business! I think my very first paid shoot was like $100 and that felt amazing!

    • @reaxxion
      @reaxxion 3 місяці тому

      @@catieronquillophotographyyes it felt amazing!!! Thank you for your words of encouragement!

  • @UnknownLamppost
    @UnknownLamppost 3 місяці тому

    This is great information, thank you! Shared it with my wife, who is a part-time photographer considering going full-time in NC. It's quite the leap of faith, but we're preparing!

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 3 місяці тому

      @@UnknownLamppost you’re welcome, glad it was helpful! Good luck to her - if she has any questions about building her photography business, feel free to leave them here and I can make videos to answer them!

  • @MdSohelRanas1
    @MdSohelRanas1 3 місяці тому

    Great video👍

  • @gborowme
    @gborowme 4 місяці тому

    I am in the thinking phase too, you are doing good I like your voice and pace and the rhythm . Just continue doing it and try not to think it is hard. You are giving back , so enjoy the ride.❤

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! It's been more fun than I expected, so I'm enjoying the journey. Thanks for watching :)

  • @OmokoredeOluwafemi
    @OmokoredeOluwafemi 4 місяці тому

    #fistview #firstcomment #13thsubscriber

  • @ThePynnFoolLife
    @ThePynnFoolLife 4 місяці тому

    ❤Great video ❤ how did you get into photography?

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! I started as a way out of my cubicle job...I'll share in a future video!

  • @Cathy16011
    @Cathy16011 4 місяці тому

    When your video first started I thought it was an ad and was trying to find the button so I could skip it! LOL This is so good.

  • @Cathy16011
    @Cathy16011 4 місяці тому

    These are great tips!

  • @schoolneverteach
    @schoolneverteach 4 місяці тому

    So happy for you! Just started my facelsss channel; maybe I w show face next channel.

  • @makersnotebook
    @makersnotebook 4 місяці тому

    Good luck with your UA-cam journey 🥰

  • @KolorfulKalmele
    @KolorfulKalmele 4 місяці тому

    Welcome to UA-cam! Keep going. 🤗 Enjoyed your video. I started 7 years ago and still don't know what I'm doing at 51, lol! 😂 But I dont regret the connections and friends I've made.

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! UA-cam is becoming a fun place to create. Also, you DO NOT look 51!

  • @DelhiFashionista
    @DelhiFashionista 4 місяці тому

    Great ❤

  • @Approaching60
    @Approaching60 4 місяці тому

    Hi Catie, I enjoyed your video and can relate to much of what you said in terms of caring less as you get older. You did a great job, and I love how you clearly explained what you’ll be covering on your channel. I think your channel will be a great resource for photographers looking to start a business.

    • @catieronquillophotography
      @catieronquillophotography 4 місяці тому

      @Approaching60 Thanks, Sue! I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad it came across clearly because at the time, I felt like I was just rambling, 😅 Cheers to your channel success as well!

  • @robertchandler3914
    @robertchandler3914 4 місяці тому

    Awesome video