How I started my PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS as a TEENAGER
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- Since the start of my junior year, photography has been an incredible way to develop skills and gain experience all while making MONEY. It's been more than just a part-time job, and I want to share with you everything I've learned along the way, from how to actually get started and how to find clients, to how to set up your photography website and become an official business.
My photography website | www.beatricenaujalyte.com/
My photography Instagram | beatricenphotography
More on my quarterly business spreadsheet | bit.ly/2oTHgbu
All other resources and equipment are linked below. Hope you enjoy and thank you so much for watching :)
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✨ t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s ✨
0:44 - getting into portraiture + doing practice shoots
2:26 - how I created and promoted my first senior portrait offerings
4:11 - establishing an official legal business
6:15 - my rates + how to price yourself
10:50 - promoting yourself through a website, Instagram, and word of mouth
15:04 - my start to finish efficient photography workflow
18:53 - my camera gear and editing tools
✨ w a t c h m o r e ✨
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✨ r e s o u r c e s ✨
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→ "Simple Guide to Setting Up a Photography Business Legally" from Improve Photography | bit.ly/30JxQMX
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→ Adobe apps suite | www.adobe.com
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→ *Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens | amzn.to/2wUJrQD
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✨ a b o u t m e ✨
My name is Beatrice. I blog about mindfulness and simple productivity habits to help high-achievers like you find balance and happiness in their life. I hope to inspire you to live your best life with actionable tips and inspiration. I’m so happy you’re here!
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“I no longer love how they turned out, just to clarify.” - every photographer in the world looking at their old work. 🙈
every artist in general lmaoo
I’ll look back on mine and I’m just like how in the world did I like that at one point
yesss lolol
It’s actually the opposite for me. Been taking pics since I was 5 (I have proof)
Professional since 03.
I looked at some of my recent work and it sucked😂.
Looked thru my hard drives back at some classics and I really liked how I used to do it.
So I’ve been using old methods and bam! Everyone that’s seen my last 3 sessions is trying to book me now.
The bliss bean: "so you're a teen who wants to start a photography business..."
Me A 21 year old cinema student:yeah sure 😂
This😂
Me, 20 year old That Studied Photography For 5 years 😂😂
Me dkkdkdkd
"Hello fellow teens!" lol
Me a 25 year old with a daughter and mortgage: yeah sure... hahaha
You have NO idea how helpful this was. You should 110% create a series. Show behind the scenes, camera settings, favorite items, how to market yourself, social media, making a website, etc! Just a little more in depth! Even if the videos are less than 5 min long! You could even show how you do all of those Instagram stories (:
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED
yes pls that's an amazing idea!!!
Why is this a million times more informative than the last 30 videos I've watched on the topic. Super awesome video. Subbed
Lazy Penguine agreed!!!
tf you watched? life hacks?
Exactly how I feel!
Agreeddd other people try to sell you their books or courses that teach you nothing 🤷🏼♂️
The Bliss Bean You should tbh
Seeing this video just rang the bell for me to stop bitching about not having the right gear or being in the right place and just start working . Bravo to you.
Aleksandar Dindev make it happen.
I don't want to be negative but my friends would be the last people to pay 100$, because I've taken photos of them for free they would not do it if I charged.
That was your first mistake but dont regret it cuz if they are your true friends they will support you 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
You’re providing a service for them even at $100 you are giving them a great deal compared to most in the example of senior pictures. Photography is a skill and I think we can agree are equipment and skill is worth a lot.
Even if you dont feel like charging $100 then charge $20, $50, $70 it doesn’t matter (if you’re not supporting yourself on your own that is) never charge free, but also don’t do as much as you would if you were charging $100 (example: shooting for 6 hours and editing/retouching 50 photos for people) its a decent way to charge and start increasing from there
Me too I do photography for free for my friends plus there editing and sometime I’m like so confused about it
My problem is people have photos and phones at their hands so don’t see the point to pay for proper photography :(
I only did 2 practice shoots and my best friend’s mom payed me $50 for family pics. By then, I have gotten multiple jobs from people that wanted portraits. Thank you for the great advice by the way, I’m only 14😂
Amazing
What camera do you use?
Same, have any tips and like tricks about how to ask people?
That gives me hope because I am interested in photography and I’m quite young 😊
@@mariathompson2589 Sorry for the late response, I use a Nikon D3400. Nothing fancy, it's a beginner DSLR
Any other full grown adults here watching this too? LOL! She does a great job and I am here for the helpful information! Thanks for doing this gal!!
Emily Grace Yeah! Never too late.
yup I'm almost 40, I thought it was GREAT!
“Focus on developing your skills first. Not buying new equipment.” Love this! ❤️❤️
The Bliss Bean you’re welcome 😊
6:58
just noticed that when she said "so i did ten times ten" the clock behind her showed 10:10 ; 000000
Woah..
haahaa
nice eye
Everything is connected 😹
@@irusunov7312 dark
At my school seniors pay 350$ for senior photos that aren’t even worth the money, I really thank you so much for this advice
My sister paid well over $1000 for hers!
I’m based in the UK, what would our versions of ‘senior portraits’ be over here do you know?
Proof that the 50mm prime is really one of the best lens that one photographer can own, regardless of skill.. Nice video :)
the sweet spot betwen too wide or too long
The 50mm has perfect proportions and can been tricky to use with a crop sensor but definitely will make one of the best improvements to anyone’s work! All you have to understand is aperture and at least shoot in aperture priority!!
I feel so stupid that I did not get one at the beginning! It is basically a savior :(
Am I right in thinking that a 50mm on a cropped body would actually be roughly an 80mm?
@@davimatheson She is using a Nikon D5200, which has a crop factor of 1.5, so her focal length is 50mm x 1.5 = 75mm.
"So you're a teen who wants to start a photography business"
14 year old me in year 9: "perhaps"
This video is perfect for you hahaha
Same except I'm 15 and going into grade 10
same for me except im 17and im going to be a senior
same except im 16 and im gonna be a junior
Same except im 13 years old and in year 9
thank you so much for this!! i’m super into photography & trying to start a business/make it more professional - this came at the absolute perfect time!
The Bliss Bean: "So you're a teen who wants to start a photography business"
Me a 24 year old who is debating going back to school for art: "absolutely yes that is me 🙂”
Have you come to a decision on going back?
Just Shamari Lol yes I have!!! I will be studying photography/videography! Thanks for checking in ☺️
24 years old, and I’m in the same boat too! I’m going back to community college to take some courses and am looking into starting my business in real estate photography :-)
ENPR VIDEOS omg that is amazing!!! And so weird bc I was literally looking into real estate photography! 🤩Best of luck to you!!! ✨❤️📷
Just dropping in an update here :-). I just took photos of my friend's and family's house to post on a business Facebook Page and established prices with some market research. I did some cold calling for some pro-bono photos today and am aiming for at least 5 houses to make a presentation for real estate agents. I had 4 people who agreed for my services and I am so excited! Honestly, I'm a little ashamed that my services have to start out for free because I think the photos I took turned out pretty good. But I hope to get in some repeat clients and good reviews to get started!
Real! Even though I'm trying to do videography instead of photography, I felt like all the things you've explained are still 100% apt for me because you kept things just to the absolute essentials 😊 much appreciated!
I got distracted by the BTS poster in the back 😂
I am not a teenager but I am still just starting out and trying to figure out where to go from here. I found this video super helpful --you're so driven and organized. You should be super proud of yourself!!
I'm not really into photography but I also have my makeup business and this helped a lot 😊 thanks beatrice!
Hey, I am a photographer as well. It's kinda funny like I am learning some good facts from a teenager. I am in my 20s but I am trying to do something I love (photography) and make some money doing it. Kudos to you. Like I am hype. Keep are it. I hope to be my own business one day too. I just started late
@@TheBlissBean I meant keep at it lol. And yeah that's true!! I just need to follow photography trends as well. But not sure if they're any. That I know of lol
Same situation for me at the moment but as I’ve turned 20 I gave myself a pep talk and told myself it may be time to take this ‘more seriously’ and push to take on more clients. This was beyond helpful and so efficient and straight to the point xx
This has been the most helpful! I’ve always wanted to start a photography side hustle. I’ve had a pretty decent camera for the longest but have always made excuses as to why I won’t start or just being extremely busy. I switched jobs and wasn’t as stressed and just got laid off due to corona virus. So now is the time I’m going to be practicing and just enjoying it and planning my next steps thanks!
I love how driven you are, Beatrice. You deserve all the success you’ve earned so far. Thanks for the tips!
I’m doing the same thing and we literally had the same method of setting up the business! You had some really good ideas with the low res photos to the client to see which ones they like, time saver!! And I also like the idea with constantly updating the website for a more professional feel! Awesome video and I’ll be subscribing!!
I spend A LOT of time learning on UA-cam. This is by far the most useful and informative video I've ever seen on the subject. You really have a talent, not only for developing your business's, but actual teaching and organizing material in a useful way. You should consider making a proper course for SkillShare or something like that. Amazing work!!! Thanks!
@@TheBlissBean Meant 100% of it! Killing it!
@@JerodBeeson is skillshare worth signing up?
@@EstablishedHeritage the phography courses were all for beginners. Didn't learn anything. Might be better for other subjects/beginners. Free trials available all the time so worth looking.
Damn Girl!!! You my dear...are expectional!
Thank you for your WELL developed plan for starting a photography business! I was on a UA-cam binge of videos on this topic but I can just stop here. You laid all the basics out right here! And you started this in what your sophomore or junior year in highschool!?!
Keep up that entrepreneur spirit! You won't ever HAVE to work for somebody (although you could choose to).
As a 25 year-old who recently graduated from college, you just gave me hope! You showed me it can be done. You made my goal so concrete!
Thank you for your advice!
P.S. I loved your detailed customer service down to the sending thank you cards! 👌👌
This video is so useful! You're the first person who talks about that in depth on UA-cam. I'm in the same situation as you, so thank you!
you have no idea how helpful this was!!! i've been doing sports photography for two years now, but have found a love for portraiture and would like to take it to the next level. this video is exactly what i was looking for and needed. thank you so so much!
I started with photography in my last year of elementary school and I made money in Middle school and I got more and more clients. I think it is really important to get some sort of education (not only online) even if it's just a summer camp or a workshop, professional artists can help you and also let you know if your price is a good price for what you do because a lot of people think they are better than they actually are. I'm in art school (photography and film) for 2 year now and I learned a lot more.
This is the most helpful business advice video I've ever seen - thank you for sharing these tips! You're so mature, organised and talented it is insane!
i literally cannot express how grateful i am for this video. i don’t think anyone has come close to lending this much advice in any of the the videos i’ve watched & i feel so much more confident now to go and get started :)
This is hands down, the best video on UA-cam about this!!! I seen too many videos on this and they don’t even come close to you!! 😇👌
This is phenomenally helpful. Such a great resource. Thank you for this!
This is so wonderful. I don’t even know you but I am so proud of you. Such a great work ethic and drive!!! I wish I would have had this mentality in high school. Thank you sharing, keep it up. Definitely going to subscribe and share 👍
Thank you for making this video 💖 It's hard to find people who explain the process in detail like you did so I truly appreciate it!
Hi Beatrice. Thanks so much for this video. I am a middle school photography teacher and this video is my new "go to" for the week that we do about what it is like to have a photography business. My students love the video and you provide so much valuable information. You are so relatable so they can see themselves doing this "for real", but they also see that it is hard work and takes organization, planning, and photography skills. Thanks for being awesome!
I totally agree with you for the presets part, the way i like to use them is that if i see a photo from another photographer with a specific color that i really like but i dont know how i can edit my photo so i can take a similar result i just buy their presets and i am observe their settings and i am keeping the settings i believe that can help me improve my skills without copying them or something
I have been watching photography videos for months. Almost ready to give up! Then I found yours and Oh My Goodness!! You explained everything I needed to know in 21.5 minutes, not and hour and 21 minutes!! Thank you so much for helping “this old lady” out. 😘 You are a very intelligent young lady!!! I just subscribed, so I have to go find the rest of your videos and watch them! Thx again! 🙏💕
This is amazing information. You’re providing valuable content that literally tops a lot of photography/ videography classes that are overpriced. Mark my words you’re going far 👍🏽
Wow. I’m 24 years old and getting started with photography and found this extremely helpful. Even down to the workflow because that’s mostly what I needed tips on. I have loads of projects that I started on in 2019/2020 with my friends and in and I work full time and wasn’t sure how to organize myself or how to get photos out to my peeps in organized fashion and not in the next month lol. I wanted to master this before I started looking for clients so that way I am more professional with it. Thank you so much for this !!!
I use other photographers presets to learn how they accomplish a certain look. Not to just blindly apply them, I find them to be very useful.
I use presets as well, I love using them and I always adjust them to the way I want them but I definitely want to start editing on my own, but I need to first learn how to do that!
Can't thank you enough for such a detailed video.
I started with a similar setup and finally upgraded to a Nikon Z6. It was well worth the price. The autofocus makes my job so much easier and the photos come out more vibrant. Although the camera doesn’t make the photographer, it can make things a lot easier. Now, I come back from shoots with far less blurry images and can use the screen as a viewfinder which helps me get a fuller view of things. The camera also has amazing autofocus so if you did get it, it would double as a great video camera. The video feature is great for taking self portrait since you can film and pose, then take stills. I’m realizing now this sounds like a Nikon ad, but in all honesty I’m just so grateful for my camera upgrade and how much easier it makes my job!
I’m 22 and have done photography on the side for a couple years and this was SO HELPFUL! Thank you! You’re amazing-I just subscribed!
I decided during my senior year that I would like to do photography. I did a lot of learning & research, but when it came time to put that into action, I froze. I started doubting & let fear keep me from trying. I’m 19 now, and I think I’m gonna give it another shot (no pun intended😂). You reminded me that it doesn’t have to be over complicated & that simply starting is the key :)
The Bliss Bean haha thanks!💙
You did this video so well and the information is so useful 👏🏾👏🏾
This was SO good! I've been shooting for a while and I'm always learning & this taught me a lot. This was really informative, thank you for this!
I truly love the transparency behind everything you said. You went into great detail about what you do, how you do it, and the tools you use. This has been so helpful! I really appreciate it. I learned many things I never thought about before especially when you were talking about your workflow.
This is hella relatable 😂 good stuff dude keep up the good work!
I feel like I’m learning more about the photo-business aspect from this video than I would in school
Literally so helpful! Ive spent like two years looking at photo business videos and this is definitely the best Ive watched
This is BY FAR the most informative video I've seen about starting a photography business! Thanks so much for sharing, so inspiring!!
If you see this, I just wanna let you know you’ve helped me out a lot! I’m 16 , halfway through the junior year, and I started photography last year or so. I want to get better, and I’ve been working hard. Thanks for these videos, it gives me something to relate to
Oh my gosh Beatričė I would never even think of paying you less just because we’re friends. You are providing me with a high quality good/service that deserves to be paid for!
If you’re still doing photography when/if I get married I’m definitely hiring you as my photographer! (Wait no, I’ll probably just invite you as a guest or a brides maid so that way you can just enjoy the wedding lol)
I just love how positive you are! Keep up the good work! The information you give is so helpful even for people who are already on the photography business!
Aaaa i can't emphasize how much I'm inspired by you!!! I'll start as soon as this quarantine is done.
This video was so thorough and thoughtful! Thank you for the dedication put into making this SUCH an informative video. I recently got a camera and watching this made me excited for future possibilities! Definitely subscribing! ❤ It is inspiring to see that you did this at such a young age
I'm excited that you're excited, hahaha! Best of luck 🤗
Thank you for this! This helped me so much. I’m a freshman in high school and I want to be the photographer at school that everyone knows to go to! I already have an Instagram, have been doing photography for about two years but just started my business. I’m only on my 2nd practice shoot, out of 5, but since it’s summer......I’ll have so much time and hopefully a lot of people will be interested! Thanks for all the information!! I’m starting out pricing low because I want people to know I can do good work before I charge a ton and they don’t like what I did.
That’s so cool! How have you been doing photo shoots while maintaining social distancing?
this is probably the most indepth and genuinely helpful resource ive found and ive been researching how to start my business for months so thank you and hopefully now i can actually get it up and running soon!
wow thanks so much for this video! I'm 19 and I really love photography but I never knew you could actually turn this into a full time business!!
thank you so much this video help me realize that my photography business can be a reality.
I saw this video 2 years ago when I got my first camera. Thought it would take me forever to get to where you’re at now. I am now estimated to make $5k dollars this month at only 17 years old. Just wanted to come back and say thank you for showing me it was possible.
aye nice bro!
You are amazing! Honestly, as a 35-year-old who has loved photography but never taken the plunge on starting something more professional around it, but now I want to do it! You are an inspiration!
Wow, this is the most comprehensive, most HELPFUL video I have ever watched about starting a photography business! Thank you so much!!! I kind of accidentally started one years ago when people started asking me to do photos for them, I learned a LOT about it, but now that I haven't done it for about 3 or 4 years I'm so scared to get started again!! I just need to push through that, though. This helped so much with that, so THANK YOUUUUUU!
I started out doing photography as well when I was in highschool, and up till now I'm still trying to work out my system with rates, workflow, etc. Saved this vid for future reference when I get the time to work on my business!
P.S. *sees your memory card with just the adapter/micro sd card*
You better get a dslr dedicated sd card. Micro sd cards in dslrs are more prone to corruption :)
@@TheBlissBean using a micro sd card is mostly used for like smartphones and such. So yup, I prefer you get yourself an sd card that's built for dslrs and not those with the micro sd adapters
just came across yr channel was looking at all the thumbnails i was on my way to subscribe and then i saw that bts poster and we stan, ready for binge watchin
How don’t you have over 100k subs!? You’re so concise, and detailed oriented. You got straight to the point and saved me so much time!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE this video! You are so so sooo smart. I'm 24, and have been shooting photos for almost ten years now, and I cannot even tell you how many little tips and tricks I learned from you just now. I appreciate this so much!!
Omg, i wish i could live in a developed country :( if I charge 99 dollars here, no one would come, it's too pricey. 50 dollars maybe, but never 99 for just a photoshoot and editing. Different worlds I guess. Btw, loved the video
:((
Arantza M yeah i feel that, growing up somewhere rough, theres no way to be able to charge a good amount
girl ..they will not even pay me 20 dollars ..like i'm gonna do.
Are there any videos that helped you improve your photography?
Could you do a video on tips and tricks to improve your photography skills.
Loved this video really helpful💕
This is the EPITOME of tutorials on starting a photography business! And it's FREE! 😱 I'm shooketh!!! You got a new fan 💪🏻
This is so helpful not just for teenagers but for anyone wanting to enter the field! Thank you for being super detailed and clear about how you do it. I definitely learned a lot!
I don't think I'd ever have enough confidence to be able to start a business, shooting people's portraits.
I felt like it was me who was talking 😂 cuz definitely this is my story too I am 17 now and I started my career when I was 15....and also you are doing a great job❤❤❤
This was everything I wanted to know but didn't know how to ask for. Thank you so much!!! I'll be saving this to reference along my way.
You have been more helpful than some of the videos out there with millions of views!! Thank you.
That was SO helpful and I feel the SAME way about the whole preset thing :\
I charged $40 😭 I didn’t know I could charge it almost to $100
Thank you so much for this! Fantastic job going over the small details that people would overlook!
This was sooooo helpful and I’m not even a teenager. Definitely will pass this on to fellow upcoming photographers!! I’m a official subscriber !
oo girl i see that love yourself poster in the back 👀 u gonna go to their tour?
I love this video! I am trying to improve in photography, can you make a video with your tips?💙
I am so happy that youtube finally got me a good recommendation in your video! Im in my junior year and I just got into photography and would like to make it a business someday. Now Im definitely going through your channel for some more useful information. Thank you sm ❤️❤️😭
I don't usually comment on UA-cam videos, but your video compelled me to do so. This is hands down the best guide ever for starting out a photography business. Thank you so much for putting out such valuable content, and I wish you all the best!
This vid made me do all I liked it subscribe, shared it to my friends and commented on it 😂 lol. Thanks again...
when the clock switched to 10:17 at the exact same time that she said two and held her fingers up 😳😂
Thank god I came across your channel. Every point answers every question of mine. Been doing photography for the 2 years now but never considered going full foot down with it. However, I think now I'm ready and your video, definitely helped! So... a massive thank you!
thank you so much for this! I've been really discouraged with my photography plans lately, knowing that right now I can not throw myself at it full time for weddings and such. this is a fantastic idea, and I've decided that senior portraits are going to be my business start up:)
My friends are also amateur photographers and we double as each other's models, so I definitely can't charge them. Even if I did, then they'd charge me too so there would be literally zero profit lol
My problem is getting my work out there 😔
This is by far the best and most helpful video I’ve come across of just the process of becoming a pro photographer. Thank you so much for all this wonderful information!!
Ok, I LOVE this, and her.
But now I love everything 100x more!
Does anybody else see the BTS poster behind her??😍❤❤🙃🔥
Me: Army💜/ wants to get into photography.
Received good advice, noticed ‘Love Yourself’ poster, Subscribed👆🏾🔔💜
Ok this is literally the most helpful photography video I've ever found on UA-cam. Like. THANK YOU !!
This is the best “how to start photography video on the internet” THANK YOU!!!✨✨✨
7 minutes in and then i saw the BTS poster and was like OMG SHES an army!! 😂😭
I was sorta distracted watching when the clock in the background would change time
Congratulations, you've done more before 20 than most people do their whole lives when it comes to starting a business. I'm getting ready to retire, won't say how old I am but my youngest kid is older than you. I've always loved photography and was thinking of doing it for a living after I retire. I've been watching a lot of video's on how to get started, yours is one of the better ones. Thanks for the great advice.
Wow.. The level of content, the amount of information and insight I got from this video, I never got from any other photography related video !! Thank you so so much.
oh hey, i didnt see you there 😂XD IM DEAD