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

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  • How do I make money from photography? How much money do I make? Is going to college/university for photography worth it? All these questions, answered!
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  • @sashasofia1266
    @sashasofia1266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

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

  • @franny_pia
    @franny_pia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

  • @nitablackwood6301
    @nitablackwood6301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @SnoBeatz
    @SnoBeatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @naomiii809
    @naomiii809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @katezhang3507
    @katezhang3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @nicoleschlaeppi5109
    @nicoleschlaeppi5109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. :)

  • @jovelfernandes3547
    @jovelfernandes3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @josephchan4198
    @josephchan4198 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cowboyuniverse7258
    @cowboyuniverse7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your honesty and work!

  • @crisiberny
    @crisiberny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @AlxandraJiavani
    @AlxandraJiavani 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the vibe of your videos, very informative.

  • @thelifeofchris5810
    @thelifeofchris5810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @luissalazar2159
    @luissalazar2159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, your work is amazing!

  • @benly32
    @benly32 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insight, thanks for being so helpful!

  • @paintingvideos5848
    @paintingvideos5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nzn1565
    @nzn1565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @nocturnaphotography279
    @nocturnaphotography279 ปีที่แล้ว

    A video about studio sounds great!

  • @jacobisrael661
    @jacobisrael661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg yessss please let us know more about your studio😍

  • @anthonyschick3484
    @anthonyschick3484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @galaxino100
    @galaxino100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🔥

  • @SofiaSupichaya
    @SofiaSupichaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MikeChudley
    @MikeChudley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sodellc188
    @sodellc188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @beehthephotographer
    @beehthephotographer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes more about the studio!

  • @Bishnu_Deb
    @Bishnu_Deb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 🇮🇳

  • @lettehappe8341
    @lettehappe8341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @clarys4real
    @clarys4real 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MekoWilliamsDIY
    @MekoWilliamsDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @awakeafter12
    @awakeafter12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re amazing. Thank you for sharing ♥️

  • @luisdhh
    @luisdhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and your skin! 🤩

  • @j.s8615
    @j.s8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @nyraisedmii
    @nyraisedmii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 💜💜💜

  • @ph_acosta
    @ph_acosta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your work!

  • @Alexblakephotography
    @Alexblakephotography ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @katezhang3507
    @katezhang3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AND I LOVE RIHANNA !

  • @albertosandoval9777
    @albertosandoval9777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @ManthanSharma
    @ManthanSharma 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info bro 💖

  • @Skakinpop
    @Skakinpop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspired me so much thanks

  • @themediaspace6282
    @themediaspace6282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @iemwill9429
    @iemwill9429 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lewismann3852
    @lewismann3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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! :)

  • @fauxdauteur
    @fauxdauteur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @akinsolasamuel8525
    @akinsolasamuel8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chilezp
    @chilezp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make a video about your studio space please!

  • @olenavisualart7776
    @olenavisualart7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wish you good luck!

  • @glideworld8203
    @glideworld8203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MN-xn4in
    @MN-xn4in ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for your videos

  • @panananananana
    @panananananana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @808rocker808
    @808rocker808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MeezLaFlare
    @MeezLaFlare 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make video about how to get your own studio space

  • @nitablackwood6301
    @nitablackwood6301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Beautiful ass skin dude

  • @NikkiG13579
    @NikkiG13579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Ashanti12316
    @Ashanti12316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @appletreesubs
    @appletreesubs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss Anita Sadowska is my favorite!

  • @ameliaromulo12324
    @ameliaromulo12324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @traviswallace
    @traviswallace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @sexysilversurfer
      @sexysilversurfer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @danielg7216
      @danielg7216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rayroystrickland
      @rayroystrickland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @MrJueKa
    @MrJueKa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @NewModelSearch
    @NewModelSearch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pemi301
    @pemi301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @alexandermasters7827
    @alexandermasters7827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @kristinaramos4522
    @kristinaramos4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    please show us a studio tour

  • @frickseerose6146
    @frickseerose6146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel your riri crush😍

  • @g_esperanza
    @g_esperanza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-le9fe1qu2j
    @user-le9fe1qu2j ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeby4lyfe
    @jeby4lyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info thx Ian

  • @morganryan9016
    @morganryan9016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @khuyentran437
    @khuyentran437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Grace-dw2mp
    @Grace-dw2mp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video of basic of photography

  • @mickvanmeelen8376
    @mickvanmeelen8376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @princeshoots5890
    @princeshoots5890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are we going to get a tour of your studio?

  • @honeyofoats5619
    @honeyofoats5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @blabla91ist
    @blabla91ist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @michellepitiris3479
    @michellepitiris3479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @flaashj1393
    @flaashj1393 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mattabeln
    @mattabeln 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pussgato9660
    @pussgato9660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can’t believe that the “instagram influencers” only paid you £40, they really take advance of new inspiring photographers!! It angers me so much!!!! Btw you’re amazing!

    • @trancer03
      @trancer03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would do it for free. TFP all the way.

    • @rauljosegarcia
      @rauljosegarcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TFP FTW!

    • @EdgarsDrusts
      @EdgarsDrusts 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on how big the influencers were and if he did more than 1 shoot per week. 40gbp for an hour of shooting when its your first paid job is fine.

  • @cosmicwoman8044
    @cosmicwoman8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im surprised that u didnt go to school!

  • @sierrafrancesca
    @sierrafrancesca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you talk about test shoots?

  • @ivan_12345
    @ivan_12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lalaishadove2223
    @lalaishadove2223 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dikshantkaushish1620
    @dikshantkaushish1620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @naruto_anime_world256
    @naruto_anime_world256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @samaragi23
    @samaragi23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jenishharsora3771
    @jenishharsora3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dicksonblessing3890
    @dicksonblessing3890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @allthebest1277
    @allthebest1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @michaelz.5970
    @michaelz.5970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @tiktak923
    @tiktak923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see a video about having a studio!

  • @kavanlake871
    @kavanlake871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. You sort of remind me of Lewis Hamilton 😉

  • @LoydDoron
    @LoydDoron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What lav mic are you using?

  • @giolacassar7633
    @giolacassar7633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What background are you using?

  • @RidewithReed
    @RidewithReed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg Rihanna superfan! haha

  • @paldensherpa9316
    @paldensherpa9316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ame2812
    @ame2812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Como estás en Spotify?

  • @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan
    @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to get UK Visa

  • @eddiesoto6990
    @eddiesoto6990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @trancer03
    @trancer03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @onwechukwuemeka929
    @onwechukwuemeka929 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @raffsphotography2953
    @raffsphotography2953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianhippolyte
      @ianhippolyte  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @rgw2006
      @rgw2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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