The Easiest way to make BIG money in Photography
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2022
- Ever wondered what the easiest way to make big money in professional photography is? In todays video I talk about a recent phone call I received where someone asked me this very question. So let's talk about the taboo subject of making money in photography.
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I made $100,000 in my first year of Real Estate photography because I loved shooting interiors and architecture and I realised everybody else already doing it was jaded, had no passion and would prefer to be photographing something more romantic . In this particular industry I found that there is a lot of competition but there’s also a lot of business to go around in the average standard of work is not amazing. But I have found the clients are loyal and the business is frequent if not the highest paying genre of photography. So if you love this sort of thing and are willing to put in more work then the person next to you I would recommend it 👍
I also think if you’re in photography for business, it’s important to see yourself less as an artist and more as a creative service provider. I have spoken with so many clients who hate dealing with photographers because so many of us are more interested in creating “art” and we are in producing work that meets the needs of the paying client. I know that might suck some of the romance and magic out of the title of photographer But it’s still a hell of a lot better than working a regular 9 to 5.
After taking over 500 weddings and 10 years as a jewellery photographer I got totally burnt out so took a few years out, still really enjoy photography but now doing what I enjoy most and building my portfolio for the next stage in my career, keep up the good work.
Great content. Photography like any art is not the sort of thing you think about if you want to make money, it's much easier to stick with engineering, banking or medicine. Totally agree, if you just follow your passion, and do what you love, then you will figure a way out how to make a living at it. You can always give classes or do a guided tour etc. If it's your passion, and you get really good at something, then you are happy, even if it's part time. Really like your work, because it's so easy to see you are really good at it.
I'm sitting her thinking about cancelling an outdoor family portrait session where I'd be photographing the family in the heat and the humidity. I mostly do studio work, headshots, model portfolios. I accepted this job when work was slow but then she didn't get back to me until I got busy again. I think I prefer commercial work in the studio instead of being outdoors in the heat and humidity of summer.
I have to shout out this resource: if you’re curious on other ways to make money in this industry, I can’t recommend enough paying attention to B&H’s yearly conferences B&H Depth of Field and B&H OPTIC. Every year I go and I’m shocked at how poorly attended they are compared to UA-cam views, yet how inspiring, incredible, and interactive the content is. This is not an ad, because I attend online 100% free, and during lockdown it was essentially just myself asking questions to industry-leading photographers in Zoom rooms. It was fantastic and a great way to learn and ask about how to make $ in the industry. One such way that I found particularly interesting was influencer marketing, but I won’t get into that here.
This is basically (almost) all my thoughts about my photography career. I was starting my photography career in 2009 as well, going through a lot of rejection, and a lot of doubt from my surroundings, but eventually get into my place right now as Still Life Photographer. Even I shot some bold-style still life photography before I know this channel. Sometimes I wonder how everything is just so similar, and that's why I am always excited to follow your works and videos. Sometimes it helps me when I feel burnt out.
'Do what you love and stick with it'... perfect advice. The sticking with it part and seeing it through, is the tough part. Thank you.
Sir. Your my mentor. For over a year now. Thanks for sharing your struggles! Keeps me clear for whats ahead of me and doesnt make me stress out during the proces! Thanks a lot!
I love how honest you are! Never change Scott
Some of the very best YT content, insight and considered advice available. Fantastic. Thank you.
after so much time in photo (since 2008) i had tested all until 2014 when ive notice that sports photography is what i like and what i love to shoot. after knowing you during covid crap ive started developing new skills and thank you for all of those nice advice's!!!
Everything you said is absolutely correct. If you don’t have very thick skin and can’t take rejection, do something else.
Love your videos! Thank you for your honesty and efforts.
“There is no quick…”. SO true! Good vid!
I'm a wedding photographer and I can attest to everything in this video. Great stuff!
Excellent video, I wish more people would talk online the way you do. Photography, like filmmaking, is always changing. You have to change with it or be left behind. :) Also what was fashionable yesterday is out today. Define your market audience first b4 starting!!
Thanks! I love your channel. I never shot seriously, or manual until a year ago, when my brother passed and left me his camera. Since then I went through structured classes, and I love it. I don't know if I will ever make money doing it, but maybe. I engineer furniture by trade, and I like shooting artistic shots. Some of my best shots are old barns, mountains, streams, and people. I imagine I will keep deep diving technique until I leave for the afterlife.
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