Just remember the grind is like planting seeds. Then you have to continue and water and weed those seeds. Until your "plants" start sprouting up. AND THEN. You STILL have to tend to your crops until they start producing fruits. It's a marathon not a sprint. Keep your head up and keep grinding! ❤❤❤
I just had a baby and am dreading going back to a 9-5 job that I don’t care about and is not fulfilling whatsoever. I work as a fraud specialist in the financial realm at our local credit union that services all of middle GA. I’ve always wanted to get into photography and during my maternity leave did some research on cameras and bought a Fujifilm X-T3. Your videos are actually what inspired me to go with the Fujifilm. It’s just hard because where I live, there aren’t many nice places or outdoor areas to go take pictures. I used to live in Browns Summit, NC and miss it so much. North Carolina is an AMAZING market for photography. So many great places to take photos. I’m hoping to eventually start my own photography business but it will be a while before I get there. I just want to do something I love and know I can be proud of and make a living from. I want to show my daughter that if you work hard enough, you can make your dreams come true.
John Branch IV Photography yup, it’s a scary move, but my family is 100% supportive, especially my wife. So we’re ready to take the leap. And as far as a collab goes, yes I would love that haha! Love your stuff, and would love to pick your brain about audio editing. That’s the hardest part of my video workflow so far haha
I'm in a similar situation (1 kid, looking to quit my job and move back to my home state to pursue self-employment). This gave me some hope! Thank you for the video! Subbed for the awesome quality and authenticity.
Thanks! Yeah that was one of my biggest hold ups. I'm really lucky to have a supper supportive and understanding wife. She was actually down and ready for the move way before I was. Her optimism and support are what eventually helped me take that leap of faith.
Honestly,i want it so much but im afraid a lil bit....and its 12 o'clock in the night after 13 hours of work in a kitchen i really wanna do it...but this video helped me a lot...thanks make more of this just true speaking about real things thanks
Thank you so much! I'm glad I was able to inspire you as well. I really just want to let people know that it's possible to follow your dreams. Don't let anything hold you back. 😊
For finding my brand it took a lot of time of really opening up to myself and thinking about what it is I really want. Don’t hold yourself back and thing you have to act or be seen in a certain type of way. That’s the number 1 thing that held me back at first. Not being myself. After that it was really just trying to figure out my voice and what it is I really want. Also, finding copywriters and people to ask you questions about your brand really helps you answer things you’ve never thought of. That’s just a bit of it.
Hey John, I really admire what your doing and have achieved. As a budding Photographer I come to your page for valuable insight. I'm using you as my mentor man 🙌🏽
I absolutely love that you share the way you do! I have always loved taking pictures and have recently started doing action photos. My name fell into the hands of a couple and I am shooting my first wedding this weekend! Super nervous! Thank you for the walk throughs. Your work is amazing!!
Love it man. I also moved from NYC to San Antonio 3 years ago and now starting to build a new following starting from my neighborhood. I'll try DM you on instagram to share some nyc memories. Your content is awesome💪🏿
I’m glad this helped out! Just keep on putting in the work and you’ll get there! Sometimes it seems impossible but that’s why I like to share these stories to inspire others.
Hey John, I came across your Adobe Rush/Lightroom videos and subscribed after seeing those. Love this video though, hope to see more self employment/entrepreneurship videos down the line 👍
And what comes to the actual content: Really inspirational. I'm from Finland and social services are seen beneficial here and people are well covered. I'm currently in 50/50 situation where two days a week I'm a home dad and other days I working as a photographer and as a social counsellor. Cheers.
I am so so glad I found your channel....You are so inspiring!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make all the videos you do for us. I am so excited to watch all your videos. I love pet photography and might get into wedding....I do it as a hobby now but there is no reason not to take it to the next level. Thank you so much....:)
That’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to inspire. Also, pet photography is good business you should keep at it. Wedding is fun, but pet photography is all the fun of wedding with less stress and demands which could be good in the long run. Keep up the great work and make 2020 amazing.
I need to get invited to more weddings and grab lots of pics for my book! and by the way, I´m also exactly the same, day desk job, kid coming and I do really want to move out of the city, doing photos as a small side job but not a full wedding yet..
Awesome! I’ll try to make an extended video for that since it’s a longer one. And always a work in progress I’m actually still looking into more and more branding.
Dope channel! Happy that I found your channel! Great and positive vibes and awesome and chill videos. Love your videos man! Subscribed ! Keep it UP and Dont stop. You are a really great and interesting person to watch.!!!
I love your videos! You always speak well and seem very approachable 😁 I was wondering, do you use a Flash at any of your weddings and if so, would you do a video on which one and how you use it?
Thanks so much! Yeah I would be totally down to do a flash video. I usually only use them once I get to around the reception area of the day. I'd love to do a video on site at a wedding. We'll see what I can do soon.
Thanks for this video :) and I love the story Did you start with 2 cameras? Because I like your style and I would also like to try this in a wedding What would be your advice at this level? thank you :) :)
Hello jb...have a nice day...already watched your video n it's hit my strenght much. Cust trust is depends on the our artwork, craetivity.... may i know simple tips to easily close deal?.
Do you outsource your editing? Great video...Gary V is awesome!...i am having a hard time niching....i am good at and really enjoy the different niches within Photography like fashion, beauty, family, newborn, lifestyle, portraits and ofcourse wedding as well...been learning and practicing and booking for under a year...any advice?
That’s awesome. Finding your niche really can be one of the hardest parts. When I started I also shot a whole bunch of things. I’ve just found that finding what you enjoy the most, and also what you feel like resonates with you the most should be what you dive mostly into. Remember especially when it comes to marketing yourself and selling yourself most people like to see a master of an area not a jack of all trades. It’s also easier to really lean into your market when you’re just showing one thing rather than splitting up your clientele and possibly confusing them because you do so many different things.
@@jbivphotography thanks for replying John. I love weddings but the hours just are a killer. I am looking into glamour portrait photography now...did a beauty shoot and I just loved what I created. I keep looking for ways to work smart...not hard...with 2 little babies like yourself...I need photography business to be a Plan B so I can focus on Plan A (N.Marketing)- as that is the Business of the 21st century 🙂 and I LOVE it! I think Glamour. Photography might stick with me lol
Hey John! After much thought, I decided to start my own business, which is scary and exciting! What’s some advice for someone like me who wants to do this full time, but hesitant bc of the realities of no benefits/insurance that would come from a regular 9-5 job?
So my portfolio is an ever changing thing. I feel like I'm always curating it and changing it up. But I feel like it took about 2 years before I had a solid portfolio. When I first started basically I would post anything that was good and then after that I would start culling it down a bit once I got better work that showed more of 1. what I was capable of and 2. weddings that fit more in my style.
Gah...for awhile I've been having this itch sneak up on me that I need to be a freelance photographer but I'm about to graduate and my degree has nothing to do with that lol Lord help me
@@jbivphotography that would be awesome. I’m new to the photography business and to photography and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Since I started my photography journey I’ve looked up to you. I love your work and ur videos are so informative.
Love your stuffs. I just started to work for a local studio with hardly any experience. And it’s true grind grind grind. I still do free shots. @photos.by.ingenium.lv
Just remember the grind is like planting seeds. Then you have to continue and water and weed those seeds. Until your "plants" start sprouting up. AND THEN. You STILL have to tend to your crops until they start producing fruits. It's a marathon not a sprint. Keep your head up and keep grinding! ❤❤❤
@John Martin glad I could help :)
I just had a baby and am dreading going back to a 9-5 job that I don’t care about and is not fulfilling whatsoever. I work as a fraud specialist in the financial realm at our local credit union that services all of middle GA. I’ve always wanted to get into photography and during my maternity leave did some research on cameras and bought a Fujifilm X-T3. Your videos are actually what inspired me to go with the Fujifilm. It’s just hard because where I live, there aren’t many nice places or outdoor areas to go take pictures. I used to live in Browns Summit, NC and miss it so much. North Carolina is an AMAZING market for photography. So many great places to take photos. I’m hoping to eventually start my own photography business but it will be a while before I get there. I just want to do something I love and know I can be proud of and make a living from. I want to show my daughter that if you work hard enough, you can make your dreams come true.
Dude. Just making moves to quit my day job in the next month or so.
BRO SO HYPE!!! If I'm ever around your way we totally have to collab!
John Branch IV Photography yup, it’s a scary move, but my family is 100% supportive, especially my wife. So we’re ready to take the leap. And as far as a collab goes, yes I would love that haha! Love your stuff, and would love to pick your brain about audio editing. That’s the hardest part of my video workflow so far haha
Me too for photography ! Good luck.
How's going so far
Great to hear things are going well for you. Wishing you all the best for continued success!
Thanks so much! It’s a constant work in process but I’m still here working it!
You are a natural in front of the camera!
I'm in a similar situation (1 kid, looking to quit my job and move back to my home state to pursue self-employment). This gave me some hope! Thank you for the video! Subbed for the awesome quality and authenticity.
Respect for your courage. Especially with kids you think twice to quit your main job. 👌
Thanks! Yeah that was one of my biggest hold ups. I'm really lucky to have a supper supportive and understanding wife. She was actually down and ready for the move way before I was. Her optimism and support are what eventually helped me take that leap of faith.
@@jbivphotography this is Amazing. Your wife is top. A big step... and finally this workt out perfect for you and your family.
Thank you my brotha. I run a small real estate photography business and I'm glad I ran into this video. Thanks for the motivation!
Nice video bro God bless you and your family
Great man 👍 inspiring story ...
Thanks so much. It's been a long road but I made my first milestone. Now on to the next accomplishments.
Honestly,i want it so much but im afraid a lil bit....and its 12 o'clock in the night after 13 hours of work in a kitchen i really wanna do it...but this video helped me a lot...thanks make more of this just true speaking about real things thanks
Wonderful story! Thank you John!
this is a beautiful story i quit my job last yr to get into photography and its starting to pick up. i thank God.
Happy for you man
Just finding this now. Fantastic content John!
Thanks a bunch. I hope it was helpful and inspiring.
I'm barely 0:38 in and I already like your video!
🙌🙌🙌🙌
Wow this is inspirating. Im in the same situation as you were. It's scary but I wanna take the leap.
Just take your time and plan it out. It's totally possible. But yeah it really was a leap of faith. I'm so glad it worked out.
@@jbivphotography thank you John.
That is a truly inspirational stuff mate... Similar situation different location.....
Awesome!!
Amazing! I didn’t want to shoot weddings. I prefer babies and families but weddings keeping coming to me so I need to rethink my whole plan
Thank for sharing your experience with us.
My pleasure!
You really changed my perception..
I have always wanted to be professional photography...
Inspiring, wishing you the best in the future. Sharing is caring and you have a generous soul. Thank you and courage in your craft.
Thank you so much! I'm glad I was able to inspire you as well. I really just want to let people know that it's possible to follow your dreams. Don't let anything hold you back. 😊
This was truly encouraging. Thank you for your openness. Question, what was your process for defining your personal brand?
For finding my brand it took a lot of time of really opening up to myself and thinking about what it is I really want. Don’t hold yourself back and thing you have to act or be seen in a certain type of way. That’s the number 1 thing that held me back at first. Not being myself. After that it was really just trying to figure out my voice and what it is I really want. Also, finding copywriters and people to ask you questions about your brand really helps you answer things you’ve never thought of. That’s just a bit of it.
John, thank you for the feedback. It truly is helpful.@@jbivphotography
Good job your doing sharing your life and photography experience to teach others, may God bless you .
My inspiration!
Hey John, I really admire what your doing and have achieved. As a budding Photographer I come to your page for valuable insight. I'm using you as my mentor man 🙌🏽
Thanks for the motivations,awesome,thanks
Awesome! Yeah, I really wanted to inspire others to get out there and do it. It’s possible.
Wish you the best @John
Thanks so much!
I absolutely love that you share the way you do! I have always loved taking pictures and have recently started doing action photos. My name fell into the hands of a couple and I am shooting my first wedding this weekend! Super nervous! Thank you for the walk throughs. Your work is amazing!!
Love it man. I also moved from NYC to San Antonio 3 years ago and now starting to build a new following starting from my neighborhood. I'll try DM you on instagram to share some nyc memories. Your content is awesome💪🏿
Really needed this right now. I've been working for years to do the same and getting closer every day. Thanks for being an inspiration!
I’m glad this helped out! Just keep on putting in the work and you’ll get there! Sometimes it seems impossible but that’s why I like to share these stories to inspire others.
Hey John, I came across your Adobe Rush/Lightroom videos and subscribed after seeing those. Love this video though, hope to see more self employment/entrepreneurship videos down the line 👍
Awesome! Thanks a bunch. Stick around for many more videos.
Super inspiring thanks bro 🙏🏻
Very inspiring, thank you
I'm glad to hear it was inspiring. I hope it helps others follow their dreams as well.
Inspirational video. Thanks for the positivity!
You're welcome! I hope it helped build you up some.
Daaaamn! That intro song is lit! Really feeling it! Why UA-cam, oh why, you don't have loop function!
And what comes to the actual content: Really inspirational. I'm from Finland and social services are seen beneficial here and people are well covered. I'm currently in 50/50 situation where two days a week I'm a home dad and other days I working as a photographer and as a social counsellor. Cheers.
Bruh just wait till I start making my own beats again. 😉😉😉
Bro hella inspired!!!
🙌🙌🙌
I am so so glad I found your channel....You are so inspiring!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make all the videos you do for us. I am so excited to watch all your videos. I love pet photography and might get into wedding....I do it as a hobby now but there is no reason not to take it to the next level. Thank you so much....:)
That’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to inspire. Also, pet photography is good business you should keep at it. Wedding is fun, but pet photography is all the fun of wedding with less stress and demands which could be good in the long run. Keep up the great work and make 2020 amazing.
John Branch IV Photography I’m a grinding away lol. Thank you for your reply😊. I will keep at pet photography as it is so much fun....😜. Take care🙌
I need to get invited to more weddings and grab lots of pics for my book! and by the way, I´m also exactly the same, day desk job, kid coming and I do really want to move out of the city, doing photos as a small side job but not a full wedding yet..
I would definitely like more info on how you branded yourself
Awesome! I’ll try to make an extended video for that since it’s a longer one. And always a work in progress I’m actually still looking into more and more branding.
Thank you for sharing! Its inspiring to hear, your channel has helped me tremendously. Appreciate the work and depth you put into your videos
Awesome!! I'm glad I've been able to help out and I wish you the best in all of your endeavors.
Dope channel! Happy that I found your channel! Great and positive vibes and awesome and chill videos. Love your videos man! Subscribed ! Keep it UP and Dont stop. You are a really great and interesting person to watch.!!!
Thanks a bunch. Means a lot. Glad you’re enjoying the content so far!
I love your videos! You always speak well and seem very approachable 😁 I was wondering, do you use a Flash at any of your weddings and if so, would you do a video on which one and how you use it?
Thanks so much! Yeah I would be totally down to do a flash video. I usually only use them once I get to around the reception area of the day. I'd love to do a video on site at a wedding. We'll see what I can do soon.
I liked the video but then removed it because I did not want to change it from lucky "777" to "778". Sorry! :D Awesome content!
Congrats
🙌🙌 Quitting my job was the scariest thing. Especially having 2 kids. I'm just so grateful at where I am currently. Never would have imagined.
Thanks for this video :) and I love the story
Did you start with 2 cameras?
Because I like your style and I would also like to try this in a wedding
What would be your advice at this level? thank you :) :)
Great motivation. What is the song in the background?
Hello jb...have a nice day...already watched your video n it's hit my strenght much. Cust trust is depends on the our artwork, craetivity.... may i know simple tips to easily close deal?.
Do you outsource your editing? Great video...Gary V is awesome!...i am having a hard time niching....i am good at and really enjoy the different niches within Photography like fashion, beauty, family, newborn, lifestyle, portraits and ofcourse wedding as well...been learning and practicing and booking for under a year...any advice?
That’s awesome. Finding your niche really can be one of the hardest parts. When I started I also shot a whole bunch of things. I’ve just found that finding what you enjoy the most, and also what you feel like resonates with you the most should be what you dive mostly into. Remember especially when it comes to marketing yourself and selling yourself most people like to see a master of an area not a jack of all trades. It’s also easier to really lean into your market when you’re just showing one thing rather than splitting up your clientele and possibly confusing them because you do so many different things.
@@jbivphotography thanks for replying John. I love weddings but the hours just are a killer. I am looking into glamour portrait photography now...did a beauty shoot and I just loved what I created. I keep looking for ways to work smart...not hard...with 2 little babies like yourself...I need photography business to be a Plan B so I can focus on Plan A (N.Marketing)- as that is the Business of the 21st century 🙂 and I LOVE it! I think Glamour. Photography might stick with me lol
Hey John! After much thought, I decided to start my own business, which is scary and exciting! What’s some advice for someone like me who wants to do this full time, but hesitant bc of the realities of no benefits/insurance that would come from a regular 9-5 job?
When you first started in photography, how did you build your portfolio?
So my portfolio is an ever changing thing. I feel like I'm always curating it and changing it up. But I feel like it took about 2 years before I had a solid portfolio. When I first started basically I would post anything that was good and then after that I would start culling it down a bit once I got better work that showed more of 1. what I was capable of and 2. weddings that fit more in my style.
Great video. But I ain't going to let you slide bro...what's your stock strategy?
😂😂😂 I don’t really have a stock strategy. Just really lucked out in my situation.
@@jbivphotography okay what's your situation lol
Inspirational :) Thanks John
Glad you found it inspirational. Really just want people to feel like they can. ya know! Keep grinding.
Hi John. Hope things are well. How are you and the business affected by covid-19 and how do you cope?
Gah...for awhile I've been having this itch sneak up on me that I need to be a freelance photographer but I'm about to graduate and my degree has nothing to do with that lol Lord help me
What platform/website did you use to market yourself when you first started besides Thumbtack?
Can you show a tutorial on how to use Lightroom classic
That would be a great video. I should do a full long walkthrough.
@@jbivphotography that would be awesome. I’m new to the photography business and to photography and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Since I started my photography journey I’ve looked up to you. I love your work and ur videos are so informative.
Love your stuffs. I just started to work for a local studio with hardly any experience. And it’s true grind grind grind. I still do free shots. @photos.by.ingenium.lv
dope dope!
first. 🤘😊