I appreciate your insight on this subject! I've worked with a marketing team and an agent but had little success... As painful as it is, we as photographers have to wear many hats, like marketing as you mention. One important thing to do along with your advice is to keep a spreadsheet of all the actions (posts, comments, calls, likes, etc) and watch the magic happen. The progress of recording kept me motivated and kept me going. The more you give the more you receive.
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
Phone calls, phone calls, phone calls. I appreciate that you touched on this, a good reminder that this needs to happen. If your making phone calls you will probably stand out above other photographers that are only sending emails or nothing at all. Thank you for touching on the math; 50 phone calls = 1 job. It's a hustle but if you really want to make a photography business work you'll do whatever needs to be done. The next phone call could land you a monthly paycheck.
I tell high school boys who need money, borrow a lawn mower & edger, then knock on enough doors every day to show 20 people pictures of your work. After 5 days, you will probably be a 99% failure...and you will have one lawn customer. Next week, do it again. You will still probably be a 99% failure, but you will now have 2 customers. By the end of the summer, you will be a rich capitalist. You will own your own mower, edger & successful business.
Chuckles I knew someone that bought a drill and a load of £2 peepholes for doors who made a decent living just bicycling around town getting £10 a door. Where there is a will there is a way!
A good website to find easy ways to make money online is *ONLINEPROFITJOBS .COM* this is the same website I've been using to make money. I'm able to make around $750 per week and I'm only working on this for a few hours per day. Hope I helped.
I'm learning photograph by myself,I got a 70D and 17-55 lens this September.Your 10 tips are awesome,they are inspiring me no only for money,also for interesting and success,thank you so much for your sharing.
Just found your UA-cam channel and watched this video. Well, I watched Astrophotography Tutorial first and then this caught my eye. Anyway, both of them great and helpful videos and I agree with all the tips you mentioned. Thanks!
This is super helpful! One question is how do you come up with a pricing model? For instance the hotel idea. What would someone charge for a complete reshoot of their hotel?
I must say that I enjoyed your video, and appreciate the 10 tips you outlined. The 10th is most important, because it applies to the other 9 tips. Will be looking to apply your suggestions. Thanks.
I find that wedding photographer makes quite a good income. A friend of mine who is doing wedding photography has like wedding event to shoot every week. He earns quite alot from there. Shooting landscape is hard to earn profit because of less demand.
Thanks for the tips a bit sad that my first choice, photojournalism didn't feature, but from my last two years experience that's a fairly accurate omission on the how to make money front.
Hello.... Great tips..started watching your videos recently... I am finding my interest in Photography.. What is the best way to start and cultivate skill in Photography?
FIGURES! The one thing I hate doing the most, #5 Making Calls, is the one thing you say is the most beneficial. QUESTION: Do emails count? You didn't mention it. Just wondering...
Maximilian Imaging I hate calling as well, but with practice It's just way most effective due to It's the closest you can come without seeing them in person (Which is the best tbh). My tips for this would be; Listen to the accent when he/she answers. People always greet eachother differently depending where they are from. If you put yourself at their level and greet them the way they greet in person you'll have more of a connection which will make it easier for them to listen. In the middle part I always try to joke some, making myself look a little silly so they know I'm not just "trying to sell myself". And the last part where we say goodbye, even if they have said yes/no I ALWAYS wish them a great day / weekend if It's Friday. People that answers the phone all days always appreciate that.
sek8 thank you so much for your detailed and very useful reply. I guess I have to take a deep breath, jump in head first, stop complaining, and just do it. Thx again, M.
Hey Serge, are you still doing cold calling today, or was it only for a period of time and then you could stop? Would you say it makes sense to spend one day (8hrs) per week doing calls to hopefully get 2 shoots per week? Also, have you ever tried online advertising like AdWords, Facebook Ads or LinkedIn Ads? Any success?
I know you say to post 3 times a week. What is your suggestion for finding interesting subjects in your hometown to photograph? You're lucky to have the amazing Paris backdrop to photograph.
I have a camera for my birthday and I'm 11 years old. I wanted to be a photographer and this video helped a lot. It's too bad that I can't go anywhere to take photos. I take photos of my cities sky at night when the sky is kinda pink or orange.
B1itzW0lf There's no such thing as "can't"! You just have to get the will to go out and search for something to photograph! I'm 13, using my parents 15 year old Nikon d200. Even though I live out in the country it's still hard af to actually find something to photograph (that I like)... especially when your Main intrest is animals lol. But if I spend more time outside (1-1.5 hours) I always get at least one good shot (... sometimes...). Whatever you want to photograph, patience is always key :) Good luck! :D
Bonjour Monsieur Serge, Thanks for yours tips. Just in case, you can advise also for the kind of camera. Mine is a SONY HX400V . just for myself and birds nature etc.. but now i need to win money and to have best pictures to give them. IS it possible to give me some advice for the speech that i have to tell when i call my prospects ? merci encore et j'espère que je pourrai travailler avec toi et mon appareil photo
Bonjour Serge, how did you get in to making photo's for hotels? i think it's not easy, all the 4 things are totaly different, like events, in dark cafe's, then hotels, can you make a behind the scene video of how to make photos for hotels? how you do it, what gear you use? would love to do that work i think, because i;m not realy a person/portrait shooter. Greets From The Netherlands, Jørn Mulder
Hello, i'm from Brazil i like very much your videos, i would like to ask if is possible and recomended, to photograph professionally with a compact camera, for i use Canon Sx170Is, i have been studying for year, and i think it's time to start shooting, so, i would be happy if you had some tip for my case :D. Thank you for your videos, you're awesome !!!
Pinx_ Apple1 ok, thanks. how much should i charge. Do you have a websites where you give a list of things to photo to start with and how much to chsrge?
here's several suggestions for earn cash with pictures Use you facebook and twitter accounts for promotion Setup your own blog Join a suitable course or site for marketing photos (I learned these and why they work from Hartlyn Photo Pro site )
+Real Edit Line There are several suggestions for earn money with your camera Use you social media accounts to market Setup your own blog Join a suitable course or site for marketing photos (I read these and why they work on Hartlyn Photo Pro site )
the question is, will your clients let you shoot what you want, or do you have to shoot what they want? it could end up where you went from doing what you love, to what you hate. i shoot what i want, and i make my money doing other things. i'm just sayin'
My top rip? There's a video by some guy called Serge Ramelli who shows how to get your shots printed. Watch it and I'll guarantee you'll be happy with the result and so will your clients.
People interested in making money online should check out this site *ONLINEPROFITJOBS. COM* this is the only website that seems to be working nowadays. There, you'll be able to find easy ways to make money. I can make around $600 per week from this.
I appreciate your insight on this subject! I've worked with a marketing team and an agent but had little success... As painful as it is, we as photographers have to wear many hats, like marketing as you mention. One important thing to do along with your advice is to keep a spreadsheet of all the actions (posts, comments, calls, likes, etc) and watch the magic happen. The progress of recording kept me motivated and kept me going. The more you give the more you receive.
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
Phone calls, phone calls, phone calls. I appreciate that you touched on this, a good reminder that this needs to happen. If your making phone calls you will probably stand out above other photographers that are only sending emails or nothing at all. Thank you for touching on the math; 50 phone calls = 1 job. It's a hustle but if you really want to make a photography business work you'll do whatever needs to be done. The next phone call could land you a monthly paycheck.
I tell high school boys who need money, borrow a lawn mower & edger, then knock on enough doors every day to show 20 people pictures of your work. After 5 days, you will probably be a 99% failure...and you will have one lawn customer. Next week, do it again. You will still probably be a 99% failure, but you will now have 2 customers. By the end of the summer, you will be a rich capitalist. You will own your own mower, edger & successful business.
Chuckles I knew someone that bought a drill and a load of £2 peepholes for doors who made a decent living just bicycling around town getting £10 a door. Where there is a will there is a way!
Wonderful idea. A lot of doors have peep holes that are too high for children and little old ladies. Thank you, I will pass along your comment.
A good website to find easy ways to make money online is *ONLINEPROFITJOBS .COM* this is the same website I've been using to make money. I'm able to make around $750 per week and I'm only working on this for a few hours per day. Hope I helped.
+Corey Smith I bet that's a scam...
Its called, "Work Ethic." The opposite view is, "Entitlement."
I'm learning photograph by myself,I got a 70D and 17-55 lens this September.Your 10 tips are awesome,they are inspiring me no only for money,also for interesting and success,thank you so much for your sharing.
There are great lessons here for any entrepreneur.
Thanks for sharing these tips!
Serge always has very helpful tips for those just starting out...thanks
This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience, Serge.
Thank you Serge! Good tips!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you - for ALL your videos and tips!!!!
Great video! You are so helpful and humble.
Very honest and practical tips. Nice.
Thx for the tips Serge! Btw I love your photography!
Excellent. Thank you very much for the tips. Really helpful
Just found your UA-cam channel and watched this video. Well, I watched Astrophotography Tutorial first and then this caught my eye. Anyway, both of them great and helpful videos and I agree with all the tips you mentioned. Thanks!
Thanks siege! God bless you!
Loved this, it was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
You are awesome man!
thank you so much for all your amazing works and advice
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you for the great tips.
Great advice. Thank you.
Really, really solid value in this video. Thanks!
Serge this video was amazing! Great tips! Thank you so much!
Primary thing is something I learned over the course of 35 years is work ethic. I always threw myself into whatever I worked 100%.
Great one. Inspiring. Merci Serge
Great video ! very helpful indeed
MANY THX SERGE!
This is super helpful! One question is how do you come up with a pricing model? For instance the hotel idea. What would someone charge for a complete reshoot of their hotel?
Kyle Sudu right that’s a great question!
I must say that I enjoyed your video, and appreciate the 10 tips you outlined. The 10th is most important, because it applies to the other 9 tips. Will be looking to apply your suggestions. Thanks.
Cool video, you make my day.
Carry on creating video, need more like you.
I loved the tips
Thanks for sharing Serge! :)
Thank you for this. Some really good and useful tips here :)
I needed to see this
Great tips on making money with photography.
Thanks for your video and Tips!. :D
Thanks Serge :)
Awesome video, you said something a lot of photographers and photography teachers don't say and that's work the numbers. Thanks bro!
i like your style, and that you are very open with your rates and way of success
thanks for your videos bro, that help me a lot
Ercellent!! Thanks for the awesome tips
nice video. straight forward and useful tips.
THANKS A LOT.VERY GOOD VIDEO
Good advice.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks fo the advise!!
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thank you for this awesome information :)
Nice tips
great Thanks
Thank you very much for the Great information's sir
Awesome
Great video. Couldn't really disagree with anything you said. I have LOTS of work to do!
I find that wedding photographer makes quite a good income.
A friend of mine who is doing wedding photography has like wedding event to shoot every week. He earns quite alot from there.
Shooting landscape is hard to earn profit because of less demand.
Great video! My only other questions are; how do you figure out how much to charge when you're able to? What things do you charge for?
Thanks for the tips
a bit sad that my first choice, photojournalism didn't feature, but from my last two years experience that's a fairly accurate omission on the how to make money front.
Well, the secret is to take useful informations and make a twist according to your needs :)
Hello.... Great tips..started watching your videos recently... I am finding my interest in Photography.. What is the best way to start and cultivate skill in Photography?
Watch his other tutorials. And shoot RAW(eventually) and get Lightroom.
Posting monday, wednesday and friday but when? In the morning? The evening?
How should you call hotels and speak to them? And what to say? And how to actually market yourself
Thank you sir for this timely advice! Now to light a couple of fires order my but! 😀
FIGURES! The one thing I hate doing the most, #5 Making Calls, is the one thing you say is the most beneficial. QUESTION: Do emails count? You didn't mention it. Just wondering...
Maximilian Imaging I hate calling as well, but with practice It's just way most effective due to It's the closest you can come without seeing them in person (Which is the best tbh). My tips for this would be; Listen to the accent when he/she answers. People always greet eachother differently depending where they are from.
If you put yourself at their level and greet them the way they greet in person you'll have more of a connection which will make it easier for them to listen. In the middle part I always try to joke some, making myself look a little silly so they know I'm not just "trying to sell myself".
And the last part where we say goodbye, even if they have said yes/no I ALWAYS wish them a great day / weekend if It's Friday. People that answers the phone all days always appreciate that.
sek8 thank you so much for your detailed and very useful reply. I guess I have to take a deep breath, jump in head first, stop complaining, and just do it. Thx again, M.
***** thx again Serge. I just have to do it.
Hey Serge, are you still doing cold calling today, or was it only for a period of time and then you could stop? Would you say it makes sense to spend one day (8hrs) per week doing calls to hopefully get 2 shoots per week?
Also, have you ever tried online advertising like AdWords, Facebook Ads or LinkedIn Ads? Any success?
Thanks Serge
Well I'm also making extra income from home and I'm using *LIVENETJOBS .COM* you guys should check out this site. You'll thank me.
I know you say to post 3 times a week. What is your suggestion for finding interesting subjects in your hometown to photograph? You're lucky to have the amazing Paris backdrop to photograph.
I have a camera for my birthday and I'm 11 years old. I wanted to be a photographer and this video helped a lot. It's too bad that I can't go anywhere to take photos. I take photos of my cities sky at night when the sky is kinda pink or orange.
if you cant go anywhere due to your age, then start by watching some tutorials on still life, and perfect tht.
B1itzW0lf There's no such thing as "can't"! You just have to get the will to go out and search for something to photograph!
I'm 13, using my parents 15 year old Nikon d200. Even though I live out in the country it's still hard af to actually find something to photograph (that I like)... especially when your Main intrest is animals lol. But if I spend more time outside (1-1.5 hours) I always get at least one good shot (... sometimes...). Whatever you want to photograph, patience is always key :)
Good luck! :D
I subscribed
Bonjour Monsieur Serge,
Thanks for yours tips.
Just in case, you can advise also for the kind of camera. Mine is a SONY HX400V . just for myself and birds nature etc..
but now i need to win money and to have best pictures to give them.
IS it possible to give me some advice for the speech that i have to tell when i call my prospects ?
merci encore et j'espère que je pourrai travailler avec toi et mon appareil photo
So many hotels have brand standard/photographers. So are you suggesting no name/not branded? Tough call in some cities...but will take a look into it.
Oh, what about competitions - Any use there? I also have a few friends in stock photography (I cringe at the thought)?
Bonjour Serge,
how did you get in to making photo's for hotels? i think it's not easy, all the 4 things are totaly different, like events, in dark cafe's, then hotels, can you make a behind the scene video of how to make photos for hotels? how you do it, what gear you use?
would love to do that work i think, because i;m not realy a person/portrait shooter.
Greets From The Netherlands,
Jørn Mulder
I like you video
Hello, i'm from Brazil i like very much your videos, i would like to ask if is possible and recomended, to photograph professionally with a compact camera, for i use Canon Sx170Is, i have been studying for year, and i think it's time to start shooting, so, i would be happy if you had some tip for my case :D.
Thank you for your videos, you're awesome !!!
hi serge can make a tutorial about photo manipulation.
but hotels, when calling you get the front desk not the actual managsr.
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Pinx_ Apple1 ok, thanks. how much should i charge. Do you have a websites where you give a list of things to photo to start with and how much to chsrge?
here's several suggestions for earn cash with pictures
Use you facebook and twitter accounts for promotion
Setup your own blog
Join a suitable course or site for marketing photos
(I learned these and why they work from Hartlyn Photo Pro site )
+Real Edit Line There are several suggestions for earn money with your camera
Use you social media accounts to market
Setup your own blog
Join a suitable course or site for marketing photos
(I read these and why they work on Hartlyn Photo Pro site )
I've been researching into how to get paid for photos and discovered a great website at Hartlyn Photo Pro (google it if you are interested)
the question is, will your clients let you shoot what you want, or do you have to shoot what they want? it could end up where you went from doing what you love, to what you hate. i shoot what i want, and i make my money doing other things. i'm just sayin'
Best sites to upload my photos and earn money?
My top rip? There's a video by some guy called Serge Ramelli who shows how to get your shots printed. Watch it and I'll guarantee you'll be happy with the result and so will your clients.
Bonsoire
Je te remercie à cette vidéo
I hope to became just like you :)
Ooh ok thanks
can anyone tell me why so many of these photography videos 20 minutes or more really hard to sit and listen to all this info for so long.
Why did you step down to one tutorial per week?
He already explained many times that he is very busy shooting a movie and doing a fine art book. He had to drop down to one video per week.
nycaxl Okay, thank you!
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People interested in making money online should check out this site *ONLINEPROFITJOBS. COM* this is the only website that seems to be working nowadays. There, you'll be able to find easy ways to make money. I can make around $600 per week from this.
Why God waits until you're exhausted making 50 phonecalls before he opens the luck door to you ? why is he so sadic ? and why exactly 50 ?
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