I can 100% relate to this video, i felt very bad when i finally found out that i had been underpricing myself for over 3 years, but anyways i finally have the knowledge and that's what matters.
Hi Laura! Thanks for sharing this information as it's extremely important! When I worked as a freelance makeup artist, I experienced this very thing. I noticed when it came time to replenish items in my pro kit, I had to use money from my day job to pay for them. The prices for services I was charging clients were too low and therefore could not sustain my side gig. Thanks again, Laura! Big love from the Big Apple! 🥰
You’re most welcome! 🙏🏼 That’s actually so true. Sometimes we don’t realise about how much we undervalue our work till we see our monthly expenses towards our business. 😅 Thank you so much for sharing your experience. And loads of love all the way to NY! 😍
Laura - I basically agree with your assertion, but there are exceptions. Very long story cut short, but the promoter here in my major city, in Western Australia, organises all of the huge events and gigs, for our city. For years, I tagged along in the shadows, sneaking in where I didn't belong, taking photos where I could, getting kicked out by security. I finally met her and got her contact and in 2017, I sent her a whole bunch of free photos. I heard nothing from her. The next year, I did the same thing - getting kicked out by security, never giving up, sending her more free photos, never hearing back. I did this for more than three years - it was quite discouraging. Finally, four years ago, she contacted me and asked if I could do a paid shoot for her. She was so pleased with my work, she got rid of all her photographers, and now I am her only photographer and cover all the big events here in this area of Western Australia. I was shooting all day yesterday for the Blessing of the Fleet, here in Wa. There were thousands of people there and it was an awesome shoot - and I'm going through the images now. I'm booked up already for more shoots this year and a whole lot more next year. Through her contact, I also am now the photographer for Dragon Boats WA. They have booked me for two weekend shoots coming up. Plus I get all the sales of the images of people coming to me looking for their photos. Plus, I can use all the awesome images I take, on my website and in my portfolio. If I had not given away free photos, I'd still be lurking around in the shadows, discouraged and a miserable amateur. There are times that it works.
I went from 75€ to 250€/hr minimum for event coverage and I noticed a huge shift in the types of clients that book me. I also notice how I get taken more serious after increasing my prices. Really looking forward to the courses!
This is amazing to hear! And the proof that we need to respect our work for everyone else to respect it too. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙏🏼 And I’m so glad to know that you’re interested in the course. I’m so excited about launching it soon! 🥰✨
Greetings, Laura!🤗 This is such a great topic. I have a somewhat similar experience with my real estate photography business. Essentially as I’m somewhat new to this industry and out of gratitude for the volume of business from this agent, I’ve noticed that I have allowed this person to cause me to basically change my entire workflow. From things like making the seller the direct client instead of the agent, to not requiring payment at the time of delivery, but at the Closing instead. And I decided that enough is enough. While I appreciate the business I receive from them, they will have to comply with my processes or they can just use someone else. Even though it’s not exactly the same situation as charging or not charging, I feel like it’s still a scenario of me not taking charge and valuing myself, my work and workflow and will probably continue to have this agent expect more compromises from me in the future. Sending love from the States! ❤
Wow! muchísimas gracias por este video! Explicas todo de forma tan clara y detallada que es súper fácil de entender. ¡Se nota que te tomas el tiempo para enseñar bien! Gracias de verdad 👍
You’re most welcome! ✨ So happy to hear that you’re starting this incredible journey! 😍 Confidence takes time when being a beginner but you’ll get better at it. The more you shoot, the more confidence you’ll built. So excited for you! I hope my channel helps you. There are many videos about how to grow as a beginner photographer. 🥰
Hey Laura! Thank you so much for this eye-opening video! As a photographer, I've definitely fallen into the trap of undercharging and doing too many free shoots. Your story about the London DJ client was such a powerful wake-up call - it really shows how we can unknowingly undervalue ourselves. I love your practical suggestions, especially about setting a minimum price from the start and doing strategic collaborations that actually benefit our portfolio. Your authenticity in sharing your own journey and mistakes makes this advice so much more relatable. Really excited about your upcoming course too! This is exactly the kind of business guidance many of us photographers need. Thanks for always keeping it real and helping us grow! 🙌📸
Hi Wise! It’s always so nice to read your feedback. I’m so happy to see how much you took from this video and I love knowing that it helps! I’m also soooo looking forward to launching my course and it makes me truly happy to know that you’re excited too! 🥰 Thank you! ✨
Experiencing a little bit of this right now. I did a free shoot for a dancer, in exchange for the right to use the photos for my portfolio. Other folks, in that same field found out and now want free shoots. Nobody wants to pay. I should’ve had a nondisclosure agreement. Do you live in you learn
The difference between you and those click bait photographers on here. You care about the beginner photographers, you want to help them develop and grow as artists. The click bait photographers just want to get more and more subscribers on their channel. Frankly, they're not worth five dollars you find in the street gutter. Keep up the great work.
A professor gave us a speech about killing the market. Because really if you can make much more money doing a straight job, just retain your integrity.
This is such a broad question. 😅 Imposible to answer in a comment. In my channel you’ll find a lot of help about how to switch from your day job to the freelance world. But it’s more focused on photographers. They may help you too though! 🙏🏼❤️
Ok, be honest… Were you doing this mistake? I think we’ve been all guilty! 😅
of course we are guilty!
I can 100% relate to this video, i felt very bad when i finally found out that i had been underpricing myself for over 3 years, but anyways i finally have the knowledge and that's what matters.
Thank you! I have just started getting paid for my work and I'm excited! Your advice is invaluable!
Can't wait for this course aka Pure Gold!Xx
Hi Laura! Thanks for sharing this information as it's extremely important! When I worked as a freelance makeup artist, I experienced this very thing. I noticed when it came time to replenish items in my pro kit, I had to use money from my day job to pay for them. The prices for services I was charging clients were too low and therefore could not sustain my side gig. Thanks again, Laura! Big love from the Big Apple! 🥰
You’re most welcome! 🙏🏼 That’s actually so true. Sometimes we don’t realise about how much we undervalue our work till we see our monthly expenses towards our business. 😅
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. And loads of love all the way to NY! 😍
Laura - I basically agree with your assertion, but there are exceptions. Very long story cut short, but the promoter here in my major city, in Western Australia, organises all of the huge events and gigs, for our city. For years, I tagged along in the shadows, sneaking in where I didn't belong, taking photos where I could, getting kicked out by security. I finally met her and got her contact and in 2017, I sent her a whole bunch of free photos. I heard nothing from her. The next year, I did the same thing - getting kicked out by security, never giving up, sending her more free photos, never hearing back. I did this for more than three years - it was quite discouraging. Finally, four years ago, she contacted me and asked if I could do a paid shoot for her. She was so pleased with my work, she got rid of all her photographers, and now I am her only photographer and cover all the big events here in this area of Western Australia. I was shooting all day yesterday for the Blessing of the Fleet, here in Wa. There were thousands of people there and it was an awesome shoot - and I'm going through the images now. I'm booked up already for more shoots this year and a whole lot more next year. Through her contact, I also am now the photographer for Dragon Boats WA. They have booked me for two weekend shoots coming up. Plus I get all the sales of the images of people coming to me looking for their photos. Plus, I can use all the awesome images I take, on my website and in my portfolio. If I had not given away free photos, I'd still be lurking around in the shadows, discouraged and a miserable amateur. There are times that it works.
Love you Laura ❤️🙏🏾❤️
Thanks for everything! ❤
Another great nugget of knowledge, gracias!
I went from 75€ to 250€/hr minimum for event coverage and I noticed a huge shift in the types of clients that book me. I also notice how I get taken more serious after increasing my prices.
Really looking forward to the courses!
This is amazing to hear! And the proof that we need to respect our work for everyone else to respect it too. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙏🏼 And I’m so glad to know that you’re interested in the course. I’m so excited about launching it soon! 🥰✨
informative video thanks Laura.
Very helpful information. Thanks for sharing!
You’re most welcome! 🥰
Greetings, Laura!🤗 This is such a great topic. I have a somewhat similar experience with my real estate photography business. Essentially as I’m somewhat new to this industry and out of gratitude for the volume of business from this agent, I’ve noticed that I have allowed this person to cause me to basically change my entire workflow. From things like making the seller the direct client instead of the agent, to not requiring payment at the time of delivery, but at the Closing instead.
And I decided that enough is enough. While I appreciate the business I receive from them, they will have to comply with my processes or they can just use someone else.
Even though it’s not exactly the same situation as charging or not charging, I feel like it’s still a scenario of me not taking charge and valuing myself, my work and workflow and will probably continue to have this agent expect more compromises from me in the future.
Sending love from the States! ❤
Wow! muchísimas gracias por este video! Explicas todo de forma tan clara y detallada que es súper fácil de entender. ¡Se nota que te tomas el tiempo para enseñar bien! Gracias de verdad 👍
Thank you so much am a new photographer am now building my confidence.
Thank you so much for sharing God bless.❤
You’re most welcome! ✨ So happy to hear that you’re starting this incredible journey! 😍 Confidence takes time when being a beginner but you’ll get better at it. The more you shoot, the more confidence you’ll built. So excited for you! I hope my channel helps you. There are many videos about how to grow as a beginner photographer. 🥰
Hey Laura! Thank you so much for this eye-opening video! As a photographer, I've definitely fallen into the trap of undercharging and doing too many free shoots. Your story about the London DJ client was such a powerful wake-up call - it really shows how we can unknowingly undervalue ourselves. I love your practical suggestions, especially about setting a minimum price from the start and doing strategic collaborations that actually benefit our portfolio. Your authenticity in sharing your own journey and mistakes makes this advice so much more relatable. Really excited about your upcoming course too! This is exactly the kind of business guidance many of us photographers need. Thanks for always keeping it real and helping us grow! 🙌📸
Hi Wise! It’s always so nice to read your feedback. I’m so happy to see how much you took from this video and I love knowing that it helps! I’m also soooo looking forward to launching my course and it makes me truly happy to know that you’re excited too! 🥰 Thank you! ✨
Wow, she looks really beautiful in this video... her hair is impeccable!❤
Awww thank you so much Marcelo! 💕
She's Italian dude - I'd expect nothing less!
Tu vídeo fue muy útil, me encantó cómo explicaste todo!
Thanks for sharing information ⭐
You’re most welcome! 🥰✨ I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
I love the way you say Moneiii" Haha. Abrazosss desde Ubud!
Love ur videos ❤
Thank you so much! 🥰✨🙏🏼
Your accent😍 ok now that thats out the way. Thanks for the video
🥹❤️ Thank you!
Experiencing a little bit of this right now. I did a free shoot for a dancer, in exchange for the right to use the photos for my portfolio. Other folks, in that same field found out and now want free shoots. Nobody wants to pay. I should’ve had a nondisclosure agreement. Do you live in you learn
The difference between you and those click bait photographers on here. You care about the beginner photographers, you want to help them develop and grow as artists. The click bait photographers just want to get more and more subscribers on their channel. Frankly, they're not worth five dollars you find in the street gutter. Keep up the great work.
A professor gave us a speech about killing the market. Because really if you can make much more money doing a straight job, just retain your integrity.
What do you mean with killing the market? In which way? 🫣😅
Cómo me voy a aburrir de ti y tu contenido si me regalas un valor muy importante en cada vídeo 😊 saludos y big love desde #pnwusa
Awww gracias Rob! Siempre intento dar los consejos que nunca tuve. 🥰 Me alegro de que ayuden! Un abrazo! ❤️
Sis, how do I start as a consultant if I've never tried it? I've been in corporate since graduation
This is such a broad question. 😅 Imposible to answer in a comment. In my channel you’ll find a lot of help about how to switch from your day job to the freelance world. But it’s more focused on photographers. They may help you too though! 🙏🏼❤️
Omg I am so tired after the football game that I read the title as "Start Ruining Your Career" 😂
Hahaha noooo! I always try to level up your career, not ruin it! 😂 I hope you had a good photography session today Emma! 😊
That was the BIGGEST mistake that I've ever made as a photographer: giving away my photography work for free! Never again!
Right? We all went through it. 😅 Glad we grew from our mistakes. Otherwise we would be still stuck. 🙏🏼
I am guilty of this I don’t know what to charge
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