How I Make Money From Photography & Is Going To University Worth It? | Q&A

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  • @sashasofia1266
    @sashasofia1266 4 роки тому +165

    A video about having a studio space and how all of that works would be really helpful !!

  • @nitablackwood6301
    @nitablackwood6301 4 роки тому +34

    You're right it definitely takes time. I lost my job in March due to the pandemic, so that gave me time to focus on photography. I'm just now getting my first few clients

    • @ianhippolyte
      @ianhippolyte  4 роки тому +6

      Sorry to hear about the job, but glad to hear things are picking up!

  • @SnoBeatz
    @SnoBeatz 4 роки тому +13

    I just found this channel. I’m hooked how humble this guy is.
    Thank you for your inspiration
    I’ve been doing pro photography for a year, I love it!

  • @franny_pia
    @franny_pia 4 роки тому +13

    studio space video!!! ceiling height... square footage.. rental fees.. building your cove.. do you work your studio space rental into your rate?? anything studio related would b rad :)

  • @domgis8502
    @domgis8502 22 дні тому

    I love it how transparent you are in all your videos! x

  • @katezhang3507
    @katezhang3507 3 роки тому +3

    thank you! i learned photography by myself as well, and also videos, and I'm so into fashion photography. recently I'm doubting myself for my abilities, but now I think that I just need to work harder and smarter and keep LEARNING! THANK YOU

  • @lettehappe8341
    @lettehappe8341 4 роки тому +3

    I’m going to a school for photography, I started really early with making photos but it really helps with technical experience and it’s really fun working with people with te same passion :)

    • @iunderstanphotography2780
      @iunderstanphotography2780 3 роки тому

      I think one of the best things about going to school for photography is being exposed to new styles, techniques and history that you might try on your own. Plus, access to equipment and studio space beginners won't have
      THE best thing has to be critiques of your work!
      Who has ever hung up their photos in front of a professor and 10+ other photographers and been torn apart? Haha. I can tell you, the average self taught photographer posting on social media has not. Having hundreds of Instagram likes, high numbers of followers, and clout chasing, they probably only ever heard glowing reviews of their work and can't handle that they're not perfect
      I was a member of a Facebook group where people would dam near come to blows over CC. "Your rim light is a little hot" or "the skin retouch is too plastic" was met with "I meant to do that!"
      School teaches you how to detach yourself from your work; to listen, and come back better. Also, it teaches you how to GIVE a critique with respect and to defend your work when necessary

  • @naomiii809
    @naomiii809 4 роки тому +2

    Yesss! Do another video on the studio. Love to see a tour, how you decided to set it up and more

  • @nicoleschlaeppi5109
    @nicoleschlaeppi5109 4 роки тому +7

    I really love all of your videos. You are very articulate and I feel like I can relate really well with your photography journey. Which feels good cause this career path can feel very lonely sometimes. Thank you for sharing your experience. :)

  • @nzn1565
    @nzn1565 4 роки тому +5

    For high quality inspo Behance can’t be beat👌🏾

  • @MekoWilliamsDIY
    @MekoWilliamsDIY 3 роки тому +3

    Do a video on how to turn a room or rental space into a studio. How long did it take you to build it.

  • @sodellc188
    @sodellc188 3 роки тому +1

    I need a video about having a studio space and your journey in finding one.

  • @jovelfernandes3547
    @jovelfernandes3547 4 роки тому +5

    Eagerly waiting for the fundamentals of lighting vid 💯🎥 also love your videos bro, keep inspiring! 💯

  • @j.s8615
    @j.s8615 4 роки тому +7

    I'm a photographer and am thinking of starting a studio and renting it out, too! I would love to see how that works for you, how you do bookings, what you looked for in a space, cost breakdown in regards to hiring out the space (eg do you charge for a cleaner afterwards or whatnot). Any and all info you give about how you run your studio for yourself and for hiring to others would be greatly appreciated!

  • @Alexblakephotography
    @Alexblakephotography Рік тому

    I’d love to hear a video on how you pitch to brands and get clients!

  • @thatlionofzion
    @thatlionofzion 3 місяці тому

    This channel has been so helpful! Thank you!!

  • @fauxdauteur
    @fauxdauteur 3 роки тому +4

    You should license your voice as a audiobook narrator for Amazon. Its very pleasant and calming.

  • @nocturnaphotography279
    @nocturnaphotography279 Рік тому

    A video about studio sounds great!

  • @nitablackwood6301
    @nitablackwood6301 4 роки тому +37

    Beautiful ass skin dude

  • @SofiaSupichaya
    @SofiaSupichaya 3 роки тому

    You are better than any photographers you learned from - your work is insanely good

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan4198 2 роки тому

    Awesome work!! Hope to see another video during the fall. Kudos to you and your team for great content.

  • @nyraisedmii
    @nyraisedmii 4 роки тому +2

    I've always been in to photography but now that we're dealing with this pandemic. I have more time to really focus on it. Team Rihanna 💜💜💜

  • @crisiberny
    @crisiberny 3 роки тому

    A video reviewing your first shoots would be great!
    Love your channel. Keep making amazing content!

  • @katezhang3507
    @katezhang3507 3 роки тому

    AND I LOVE RIHANNA !

  • @cowboyuniverse7258
    @cowboyuniverse7258 3 роки тому +1

    Love your honesty and work!

  • @traviswallace
    @traviswallace 4 роки тому +31

    “PHOTOGRAPHERS MAKE MONEY?!” I felt that to my soul 😭

    • @sexysilversurfer
      @sexysilversurfer 4 роки тому +1

      Travis Wallace some do but the majority are making ends meet.

    • @danielg7216
      @danielg7216 3 роки тому

      @@sexysilversurfer I was a struggling photographer until I raised my prices alot. My avg sale is $2200 a shoot.

    • @rayroystrickland
      @rayroystrickland 3 роки тому

      @@danielg7216 How do you figure out how much your photography is "worth"? To your point it seems that some people will only take you seriously enough if you charge higher rates.

  • @benly32
    @benly32 2 роки тому

    Great insight, thanks for being so helpful!

  • @albertosandoval9777
    @albertosandoval9777 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for these pieces of advice. I didn´t go to any photography university (in fact, because of family pressure I studied Electronics, and years later I quit that thing) and I can confirm that the really useful stuff in photography is what you learn through research + practice + analyzing your images + fixing errors... and then repeat. Sure, you need things like photography history, light physics theory and so things that teach in school... but... you can also learn it by yourself ;). I´m not against the school, but the most creative people I´ve ever known has been self-taught. Coincidence?

  • @luissalazar2159
    @luissalazar2159 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing, your work is amazing!

  • @Bishnu_Deb
    @Bishnu_Deb 2 роки тому

    Very practical and helpful video. I just love Ian and watch his videos to get inspiration and creativity. Love 💞 and best wishes for Ian from India 🇮🇳

  • @MeezLaFlare
    @MeezLaFlare 4 роки тому +1

    Please make video about how to get your own studio space

  • @AlxandraJiavani
    @AlxandraJiavani 3 роки тому

    Love the vibe of your videos, very informative.

  • @galaxino100
    @galaxino100 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video bro 🙏🏽
    Was nice to hear your story. I am at the same place with my own studio and business. Just in videography. Keep it up mate your work looks really good 🔥

  • @anthonyschick3484
    @anthonyschick3484 4 роки тому

    Great video! Can you show us your setup for vlogging. I love how bright it feel and would love how you set it up.

  • @MikeChudley
    @MikeChudley 4 роки тому

    Nice video mate, fellow London creative! Just discovered this, lovely video.

  • @awakeafter12
    @awakeafter12 3 роки тому

    You’re amazing. Thank you for sharing ♥️

  • @clarys4real
    @clarys4real 3 роки тому

    love all your videos !! very inspiring!
    defintely would ove a lighting crash course ha

  • @thelifeofchris5810
    @thelifeofchris5810 4 роки тому

    Can't wait for the next post!!!!

  • @alexandermasters7827
    @alexandermasters7827 4 роки тому +4

    "How do you make money?"
    *Karl Taylor Education ad starts playing*

  • @beehthephotographer
    @beehthephotographer 4 роки тому

    Yes more about the studio!

  • @jacobisrael661
    @jacobisrael661 3 роки тому

    Omg yessss please let us know more about your studio😍

  • @lewismann3852
    @lewismann3852 3 роки тому

    How did you find your studio space to begin with? I'm wanting to follow a path similar to yours with no idea where to start haha. Could you do a vid on how you got off the ground with your space? Love your content and your pics are out of this world! Cheer! :)

  • @ameliaromulo12324
    @ameliaromulo12324 4 роки тому +1

    Can you do a video of a photo shoot with a one light set up please !!!

  • @pemi301
    @pemi301 4 роки тому +1

    Hi. I am a big fan of you. I am learning many things from your videos. I have a question. When I use a vivid colour background I am scared of the colour repletion especially on a model’s face and clothes. Would you give me tips?

  • @808rocker808
    @808rocker808 4 роки тому

    Yes please make a video on how to get a studio please.

  • @paintingvideos5848
    @paintingvideos5848 4 роки тому

    I'm loving your content! Please make more videos!

  • @flaashj1393
    @flaashj1393 2 роки тому

    My dream person would be Odell or zendaya. I wanna go into fashion photography

  • @akinsolasamuel8525
    @akinsolasamuel8525 4 роки тому

    Thanks Ian 🙏♥️. Can you please make a video on fashion photography studio lighting.

  • @NewModelSearch
    @NewModelSearch 3 роки тому

    Can you please do a tutorial on how you use a light meter!

  • @g_esperanza
    @g_esperanza 3 роки тому

    Hello, could you please make a video about owning a studio? I would be very interested to hear how that has gone for you

  • @khuyentran437
    @khuyentran437 3 роки тому

    Please please give us tips and recommend for building studio!!

  • @chilezp
    @chilezp 3 роки тому

    Make a video about your studio space please!

  • @Grace-dw2mp
    @Grace-dw2mp 3 роки тому

    Can you make a video of basic of photography

  • @iemwill9429
    @iemwill9429 Рік тому

    this is a such an "ePIC" Q and A LOL :P
    keep it up! :)

  • @appletreesubs
    @appletreesubs 4 роки тому

    Yesss Anita Sadowska is my favorite!

  • @glideworld8203
    @glideworld8203 4 роки тому

    Amazing video!!! Thanks for the tips! Do you do workshops or need help on set?

  • @mickvanmeelen8376
    @mickvanmeelen8376 3 роки тому

    You should consider paid tutorials on lighting like Lindsey Adler or Jake Hicks, I would buy it in an instant!

  • @Ashanti12316
    @Ashanti12316 4 роки тому

    Would you be able to create a playlist of the videos you watched about studio lighting that you think would be really helpful?

  • @luisdhh
    @luisdhh 4 роки тому

    I love your videos and your skin! 🤩

  • @michellepitiris3479
    @michellepitiris3479 2 роки тому

    would love to know how much it ended up costing to set up your own space

  • @panananananana
    @panananananana 4 роки тому +5

    yo I remember in like 2013 when your pfp was a purple hippo and now you're a pro photographer haha 📸🦛

  • @MN-xn4in
    @MN-xn4in Рік тому

    thank you for your videos

  • @MrJueKa
    @MrJueKa 4 роки тому

    thanks a lot for those very personal and very helpful informations 👍
    How do you calculate your prices and how do you orient yourself with these calculations? Maybe at the prices of other pros in your region?

  • @morganryan9016
    @morganryan9016 3 роки тому

    ok... but what are your export settings for youtube?!?! This video is clearer than my eyesight

  • @NikkiG13579
    @NikkiG13579 4 роки тому

    hey! was this video filmed with the 24-70 lens as well? great content as always. xo

  • @themediaspace6282
    @themediaspace6282 4 роки тому

    yooo def make a studio video sounds like a good investment ive thought about it a good few times

  • @ph_acosta
    @ph_acosta 4 роки тому

    I love your work!

  • @olenavisualart7776
    @olenavisualart7776 3 роки тому

    wish you good luck!

  • @blabla91ist
    @blabla91ist 2 роки тому

    I wasn’t expecting That gasp when you’re talking about that you wouldn’t recommend university. I was alone in my room it scared the shit out of me 😂😂😂😂😂😂 hahaha

  • @Skakinpop
    @Skakinpop 4 роки тому

    Inspired me so much thanks

  • @kristinaramos4522
    @kristinaramos4522 4 роки тому

    please show us a studio tour

  • @frickseerose6146
    @frickseerose6146 4 роки тому +2

    I feel your riri crush😍

  • @TarunMittal-c9n
    @TarunMittal-c9n Рік тому

    so so wise that you didn't go to uni! Wise lad

  • @samaragi23
    @samaragi23 3 роки тому +1

    what was that at 5:24. Spooky!!!

  • @michaelz.5970
    @michaelz.5970 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a new photographer and did a free shoot last weekend (3hrs, 380 photos down to 8photos) and worked photoshop, your work got me excited to start up. So if I can get free publicity from her, I'm hoping to get paid jobs.
    My photshop is shyat tho lol I'm trying, I just think when i do photo shop, did i get their hair line?... is this worth the 5 pounds? lol
    Thanks dude.

  • @allthebest1277
    @allthebest1277 3 роки тому

    If you're going to do a lighting course - you may want to consider making it an official paid online course just like the guy parker walbeck on youtube, imho. That'a great monthly income and you deserve it. All these lighting guys are running ads to your audience for their courses on your channel as I watch this vid. It's totally worth it and can be a little more of passive income after the initial set up.

  • @naruto_anime_world256
    @naruto_anime_world256 3 роки тому

    Hello, could you tell more information about your studio, thanks)

  • @dikshantkaushish1620
    @dikshantkaushish1620 4 роки тому

    how did you learn photography?
    can you please mention the exact name of 2 people that you said in this question because i cannot understand properly that 2 names please

  • @trancer03
    @trancer03 4 роки тому +1

    I never earned a single penny from photography. Photography only costs a ton of money. I spend about 70 hours a week doing shoots and editing shoots (mostly editing). All on a TFP basis. How the hell do you find time to look at all those things you said you get your inspiration from?? I spend like every free minute editing images.

  • @paldensherpa9316
    @paldensherpa9316 4 роки тому +4

    rihana? after saying it for 1000x " did i say Rihana?" lol

  • @ivan_12345
    @ivan_12345 3 роки тому

    Hi, man! what's your monthly rent for the studio? just wondering to compare with the rental fees in my country

  • @ManthanSharma
    @ManthanSharma 4 роки тому

    Great info bro 💖

  • @ame2812
    @ame2812 3 роки тому

    Como estás en Spotify?

  • @cosmicwoman8044
    @cosmicwoman8044 2 роки тому

    Im surprised that u didnt go to school!

  • @mattabeln
    @mattabeln 4 роки тому

    Hey Ian, new subscriber here! I've got a silly question about gear, which I know isn't THAT important, but in the world of high end fashion portraits I was sure:
    I've got a Sony a7iii with an 85 1.4gm and REALLY want to start shooting fashion portraits. You've inspired me! Is there specifics you look for in cameras that would be "industry standard?"

    • @mattabeln
      @mattabeln 4 роки тому

      @@bellabrunton7412 everyome says that resolution isn't that important but I SWEAR there is a different look to a 42mp amd a 24

  • @princeshoots5890
    @princeshoots5890 4 роки тому

    Are we going to get a tour of your studio?

  • @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan
    @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan 3 роки тому

    I need to get UK Visa

  • @dicksonblessing3890
    @dicksonblessing3890 3 роки тому

    What advice do you have for somebody that does not have a camera but a lover of photographing!

  • @sierrafrancesca
    @sierrafrancesca 3 роки тому

    can you talk about test shoots?

  • @eddiesoto6990
    @eddiesoto6990 4 роки тому

    How can get the best focus on my camera...i feel like i I often gets slightly blurred pics on my 5d mark iv using a 24-70 aperture 4?

    • @alexandermasters7827
      @alexandermasters7827 4 роки тому

      Could be a number of things, including - but not limited to - poor technique, bad lens, back/front focusing issues.

  • @lalaishadove2223
    @lalaishadove2223 4 роки тому

    What type of floors and steps do you models step on?

  • @giolacassar7633
    @giolacassar7633 3 роки тому

    What background are you using?

  • @honeyofoats5619
    @honeyofoats5619 4 роки тому

    he is so so cute 😦😊 great video learn about of tips how to take my photography further.

  • @jenishharsora3771
    @jenishharsora3771 4 роки тому

    what's your age bro ? at the what age you started photography professionally ?

  • @onwechukwuemeka929
    @onwechukwuemeka929 2 роки тому

    God I learned a lot😇,
    I wish I could connect with you personally 😔.

  • @jeby4lyfe
    @jeby4lyfe 4 роки тому +2

    Great info thx Ian

  • @LoydDoron
    @LoydDoron 3 роки тому

    What lav mic are you using?

  • @coralsilva1618
    @coralsilva1618 3 роки тому

    how can I tag Rihanna here???

  • @teracota8788
    @teracota8788 3 роки тому

    I don’t know how I knew he was gonna say “Rihanna”

  • @raffsphotography2953
    @raffsphotography2953 4 роки тому

    How did you learn editing? Do you edit yourself or send to outsource?

    • @ianhippolyte
      @ianhippolyte  4 роки тому +1

      watched photoshop tutorials on UA-cam! I still edit myself at the moment

    • @rgw2006
      @rgw2006 4 роки тому

      What happened to the editing video you had up? It was great!