7 Essentials to Start a Photography Business
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- New Year, New You! Let's talk about starting a photography business. Here are 7 essentials to get your start with your photography business for cheap! Don't be afraid to make the investment in yourself because it will truly pay off in the long run.
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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Camera
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10:56 Business Cards | Moo
13:28 Total Cost to Start a Photography Business
14:06 Closing
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Who's starting their business in 2020? Good luck to you all make it amazing!
John Branch IV Photography I’m rebranding my business thank you for the tips
Dope! Do it up with your rebrand!
John Branch IV Photography thank you again
I’m starting back my business I stopped back in 2016, but I’m back!
I’m finally ready to make the jump in 2020. Thanks for the great tips. Do you have a recommendation for a computer to use for editing. Mine just died so I need a new one ASAP?
I’d love to see a video talking about the part that no one really mentions, like registering your business, taxes, etc.
I might make a video on the next. The part that’s hard about it is that it differs from state to state and it starts getting too legal at that point. The best tip which I’m sure you’ve heard from many is to get a CPA to help out with the tax side. But I’ll see what I can throw together.
John Branch IV Photography thanks! I’m sure there’s many of us who have side hustles as photographers and still work under the table. What stage of an aspiring photographers side hustle should do all the legal stuff, like registering?
This is quote possibly one of the most basic essentials ANYONE can do....the important part is client acquisition and possible pricing. There's nothing about that....just a thought.
pedro leal yeah I understand that and luckily for me I already have a decent client base and regular pricing. I’m just speaking for those that have the side hustle of photography already and are ready to legitimize it by registering your business. I have seen countless of videos for finding clients and how to price, but never on the legal side of things.
There really is nothing to the legal side of things. People stress over this way too much. Go to your state's website search for creating a business. If it's just you go with an LLC sole proprietorship. Pay the $90. Boom done. Need a EIN or TIN to open business checking account, head on over to the one and only IRS website. Done. Tax filing info is normally in the same spot you registered your business with the state. CPA, not really needed for something small like this unless you lease a store front with more expenses than a side gig. For my business I put 30% aside from every project I do for taxes.
There really is nothing to it, I promise.
I prefer using the word 'inexpensive' over 'cheap.' Cheap devalues the quality of the product.
I appreciate that so much. And will change up my vocabulary. Thank you for that. 🙌🙌🙌
I would say affordable instead of inexpensive
@@alfredoj1349 Well in today's world "affordable" to people is $1,300 when you can achieve the same goal with an inexpensive option. "Inexpensive" is the greater good. Watch a Stacy David episode. His "cheap" is $15,000 while telling people how to "do it yourself" hahaha
John Branch IV Photography just say “great price”...it’s relative with no triggers to the sensitive listeners.
@@supremevision631 Lol.
Canon T5i = $300
Canon 18-22 Lens: $258 EFS
Canon 50mm: $80
Canon 24mm, 35mm = $65
Canon 85mm = $120
Tripod: $80
Wireless/wired remote: $10.00
Lighting: $250
Magic Lantern To unlock features the camera locks out = Free
Total Cost To start: $1,163
Mirrorless is awesome but don't follow the bandwagon, you can get hella shots with crop sensors cameras. We can talk technology all day long but in the end, your editing will play the role. All those pictures you see has been edited in LR or PS...etc. Anyways it's about STARTING AND DOING. You can upgrade as you progress. I started in real estate photography using a T3 as is and made thousands of dollars. I love crop because of their durability and for me they last a long time(again that's me). I have a Sony A7 now but rarely use it because it produces the same as is results as my 80D now. Landing your shots is more important that the equipment itself. Keep your costs down and learn to nail your shots. Learn manual. But otherwise just do it, progress... upgrade
Thanks for adding this bit of information and you're totally correct. It's about STARTING AND DOING. It doesn't matter what you have or how "professional" the gear. Do well with your photos and know how to work them and market yourself. And then get out there and do the thing.
Thanks for this added info. You re just super nice with info.
Do you think it's possible to start out with a camera and you? I'm 14 I don't really have a lot of money or a job. (I am planning on getting one soon)
@@jbivphotography What lenses do you recommend? Don't lenses make a photo (clearer, better color, etc.) more than the camera body? Obviously, the composition is the photographer's eye. But I've learned that lenses matter a lot.
You cannot do professional photography with a camera that doesn't have storage redundancy. When newbies see this they will be misled to believe that you can do pro shoots with a rebel camera... And the first time their card fails and the bride is out of her photos, that's the last time the person will ever do pro photography!! This is bad advice!
You don't need a full frame camera, but you do need one with great autofocus and REDUNDANCY!!! That means TWO CARD SLOTS! Two bodies, and 2 card slots each. For the love of God, please.
Just shot my very first wedding last month. This morning I landed my second booking, scheduled for next spring up Chicago (I'm in AZ). You have been my prime source of information when it comes to the art and the how-to's of wedding photography. I'll continue turning to your channel as I grow my wedding photography business. Thank you for sharing all these gold nuggets of info. They are leading to real results for people like me who are still new to this.
this video absolutely saved my life!🤩 i’ve been trying forever to find a place to share photoshoots with clients on and i’m so glad you introduced me to this. great info!
This is a sick video because he’s showing you how to state a BUSINESS. Most videos focus on the camera itself but this shows the hidden costs that you don’t think about. Thank you John. Dope video
THANK YOU! You understand. lol. So many people are mad with this video because I don't talk about gear but it's the BUSINESS side of things that's really going to make you last the long run and give a great experience to your clients. Not your camera. Thank you for realizing what I was trying to portray here. Glad you enjoyed the video.
For me the key thing would be how to build a client base, how to stand out from the competition, etc. Buying all this stuff by itself is not going to result in clients knocking at one’s door. That is what I would like to see a video about (especially since I am not really an extrovert).
I would love to see you make more videos like this! something maybe touching on how to set prices, scheduling, and communicating with clients about their wants and needs! loved this though thank you :)
Those are all great ideas and also super important stuff to look at. I'll put some of that stuff in my pipeline!
I love how you explain from starting business to advice on photography!! Love you! Thank you
Thank you so much. I love to talk about the whole process of photography not just the shooting itself. I really hope that everyone is learning a lot from this. ☺️
I've come back to this video 3 times now. the best set of recomendations for those breaking into the business i've found in an explanation that takes only 15 minutes to digest! thanks JB!!!
Based in the UK been enjoying your videos. I like the delivery, super simple to follow and the clarity is brilliant.
I'm leaving my job after 15 years (only job I have ever known) in 3 months time. Bought a lot of gear just getting to practice now. I used your videos to roughly decide what glass to purchase. Love to make it full time.
Wish you a great 2022.
Cheers, Alex.
You just gave me the courage to REALLY start! Thank you!
YES YES YES YES! Get in there and make 2020 amazing.
My photography has improved since watching your vids which will be a massive help to my channel this year so thanks for all the great info!
Awesome! I'm glad it's been a good help. Also congrats on passing your 1k subs. I'm SUPER jealous of your Fuji House of Photograph video. I WANT TO GO SO BADLY! I guess a trip over to London is in store. 😊
John Branch IV Photography yeah man it’s such a cool space I wanna go back in a few weeks see how it is after settling, it’s just a cool vibe and they let me try out the Cine lens so that was cool!
@@AlpsLifee YOU TRIED THE CINE LENS?!?! 😱😱
John Branch IV Photography yeah man the 18-55 mk t2.9... sooo good I’ve got a crappy little vid of me using it quickly that I need to upload but I’m hoping they have it for rental so I can use it on a film.. it’s a beast though and buttery smooth... parfocal too
I have given up photography for almost 6 years after all my equipment was stolen. Recently, I shot engagement photos for a coworker, and Ive been inspired again. Your content has sent me down the rabbit hole, and truly is increasing my fire for this. Thank you so much!
just gotta say John, this is the first video of yours I've come across, and I'm only 18 seconds in, but I am instantly satisfied with the intro, color choice, music, and overall vibe to this video. Awesome job!!
This was honestly the best explanation of starting a photography business I’ve seen in a very long time. Every time is straight up, you were honest and left some encouragement in the end. You got a new subscriber 🙏🏿 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆
Thanks so much and happy new year to you as well! I hope to keep making awesome content like this all year!
I’m 15 about to be 16 this year and I wanna start my own photography business. People have asked me to take their prom, sweet sixteen, and senior pictures! This video is very helpful!
So awesome! You’re at the perfect age to start practicing and just taking pictures. By the time you’re 20 you’ll be seasons and ready to make the big money. And trust me if you take customer service seriously and you’re good at what you do there’s money to be made out here. Do it up. You got this!!
Do you think it's okay to start photography at 12?
@@marinachizhova5909 Im 12 and i started a photography buisness i have a eos rp after few months
@@marinachizhova5909 no
@@ziqiorquina1352 Really what do you do
John, I can't tell you how important this video is. I'm stating my own business and you hit all of the points. Thanks! Well done!
You made this so comprehensive and not intimidating to start a Photography company. LOVE IT
Awesome! Get in there and start!!
This was so phenomenal to watch! Currently growing my photography business & this helped a ton!
Awesome! I’m glad this helped out.
I'm glad this came up in my recommendation. Useful information. Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed the information. Make 2020 an amazing year!
Thank you so much for this info, making it
Official this year, this really helps a bunch!
This is great! I’m a little overwhelmed starting my business while doing my day job but this is helpful to invest in myself & make that jump! Thank you for the info!
Yesssss! I've been waiting for a video like this!
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it and it’s been working out for you. What are you planning for 2020? Any goals?
This is great John! Simple and to the point. Thanks for this! In the next videos can you talk about how how to price your sessions, how to make a contract, taxes, also LLC or sole prioritor?
Yep. Those are all of the next big things. Once you have the tools you need to run your business smoothly then you gotta get legal and all of that. Also, pricing sessions is a fun time and is based on a whole bunch. I probably should make a video about that.
Thank you - it's been the stopper for me as I have 4 out of the 7 things you have mentioned so I think this breakdown is great.
Great video! I'm trying to take that next step with my craft and starting my own photography business, I was very doubtful and confused, but this and your latest video really cleared things up for me. Thank you
John thats great advice about the client management system. I was ready to bust out the old exel spreadsheet to stay organized.
Totally. There's nothing wrong with spreadsheets, but it's a lot of work on your end to keep up with that stuff. I like to have a management system do it for me.
New subscriber. I’ll definitely be watching this video when I get off work. I am currently booked for the month January as a beginner but I certainly could use all the tips!
That's awesome. Sounds like you have an awesome January ahead of you. Do amazing at your shoots and welcome to the channel!
How long have you been practicing and how did you get booked as a beginner
I'm trying to get myself started this year since I have been booking clients as a hobby. This video is definitely very helpful so thank you for sharing your knowledge!
dude you have no idea how much I appreciate and learned from this video. thank you SO much
It's almost midnight and I'm sat here thinking about what I actually want to do in life.
This lead me to this video, very informative, well presented, nicely documented and calculated.
Thank you for your help.
Awesome! Glad you landed on this video and I hope it helps you get started in something awesome in 2020!!
I just saw your comment. It's been 5 months since you wrote it, did get started with photography?
Thank you for your words of wisdom, super excited to look into honeybook, pic-time, and back blaze. Moved to a new state a year and a half ago but finally got my business license renewed for the new location and looking forward to restructuring my business to fit new clients in the area. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome! Yeah they're all really great services and will help your business run smoothly. Wishing you all the best in your 2020 endeavors.
It is now 4:07am here In Ireland while I am looking at your videos on how to start a business honestly God bless you and you have given me hope to start my business. I can not wait for this opportunity
I’m watching this in 2021. When he said that 2020 would be a great year, all I could think was, “Just you wait. It only gets worse from here.”
I had mines made through Moo and I love them and carry them everywhere with me.
YAASS!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Love seeing fellow black men follow their passions! Gives me hope that I can do it too
Thanks bro. That really means a lot. I know this exact feeling when I watch people like MKBHD. Thanks for watching.
Work hard and you'll do it bro!!
Dude, when you said xt30, I already fall in love with your channel. I just both my first camera and it's xt30
This video was extremely helpful. The best I've come across for starting up. Thank you so much! I'm loving your videos.
Love the tips! Would you discuss what’s your most effective way of getting wedding photography clients?
Yes. I'm happy to chat about that. Currently my 2 top places for booking are The Knot and Instagram. I'll make some videos about that as well.
Maybe a video on how i should price my shoots and sessions would be great!!!
OOOOOooo. That sounds like an awesome idea. Noted.
John Branch IV Photography yes please
Yes this would be a fabulous topic.
That seem kinda hard to do. Everyone is at a diff skill level. And thus, requires very special pricing. In my opinion.
Thank you so much for getting straight to the point! I really appreciated the information.
Thank you John! I'm looking forward to a longer future in photography!
Started watching the video out of curiosity... mentioned Fujifilm, subscribed! 😍
Yaaa #teamfuji!! 🙌🙌🙌
John Branch IV Photography ☺️🙌🏻👍🏻
YES to the business cards!! Not gonna lie - I've been busted several times without them... Grr.
Yeah I'm extra about my business cards. I'll even take them with me to leave the house to go grocery shopping. I WILL NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE unless I have them on me. It's excessive but when someone random asks for a card it's awesome that I have one on me.
You rock men! i enjoy watching photographers rocking Fuji primarly. way to go and looking forward for the best! happy 2020
thank you for this encouraging video i'm starting my photography business this year and I'm so ready to just go for it. thank you for telling me to chase the bag with my business!
Awesome stuff. You deserve more subscribers!
Thanks so much. Hopefully those deserved subs start rolling in. 😊 I really appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what i needed to get started on my photography journey. I have two questions- How do you go about getting your first official client and how did you get work to use as examples?
Before you think about your first client, you should have a portfolio which showcase your recent works etc. To build your portfolio you can hire models etc then shoot, edit and upload to your gallery. Inch by inch you'll get there.
Hi John, I just watched your video and I loved it! I’m just getting started with my business and I found this video very helpful! Thank you!
Your steps feel like i can do this and not overwhelming. Love how you described each step simply and without getting too off-topic
Awesome. That was my goal was to make everything feel like it was more obtainable for most people.
Along with the camera and editing software, a very important necessity is a good Lens. That's at least another $300.
Eric Wallace exactly! Quality lens can be more then the camera it’s self
Honestly, depending on what you really want to do, one lens will probably not cut it. Especially for weddings a single lens setup won't work.
One good lens - $1000+
Yeah, just having a camera and a kit lens is not enough, If your doing weddings for instant, you need lighting or flashes, powerful ones, microphones as well if doing video. A gimbal is a must for a professional look for video. I would even say two cameras are worth having too. These pros don;t tell you all the gear they have when time is against you, like a wedding.
Yep it is easy to set up shots and get photos, but it depends on your work, shooting cars is not like shooting people and so on. You need to be confident in your line of work, know how to get the nice shots, what lighting you need and have the gear to get the shot.
Otherwise, anyone could just use smartphone snaps, which is not what people pay for.
With Fujifilm the lenses are actually pretty cheap. I got the majority of my lenses for around $600-800. I love Fuji so so much!
Amazing! First time watching your channel and I must say I’m now a fan
Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. 🙌🙌
This was perfect and what I needed. Delivery was on point! Thank you John. Hope you and your family stay safe!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it was helpful for you.
I am so glad I came across your page. You have just given me inspiration to really start my photography business in 2020. You where professional with a personality.For that I Thank You .
Thank you so much! And I’m so happy I was able to inspire you! Do great in 2020!!
I think that overall, the video is good as a rough estimate, but I do feel that there were a few crucial things that were left out.
For me as a landscape and still life photographer:
1) *Spare SD cards.* I think of these as an absolute essential. No matter what sort of photography you are doing, if your card dies mid-shoot, you're dead in the water. Besides, SD cards are cheap and small! Buy 3-5. Leave a few in your car and carry the rest on you in a bag. It's NOT a big deal if you DO have them, but it's a MASSIVE deal if you DON'T have them.
2) *Tripod.* I've tried handheld, and it's not only technically challenging, but it's also physically demanding to try and hold a camera steady enough to take a sharp photo while trying to focus on infinity, get the lines straight, crop out that stranger just out of frame, and any other number of things. I was able to find a $300 open box tripod for about $150 on amazon, just a few months ago. Sure, tripods _can_ get crazy expensive, but having one available is important in a lot of different types of work. I had one that came with the kit I bought and it died in a week or two, but even something cheap and flimsy like that is better than nothing at all. To me, it's like not having a screwdriver.
3) *Second camera lens.* 50mm ƒ/1.8 being the obvious go-to, but depending on the type of shooting, this could be something much more expensive. The kit lens isn't that bad, but it's really going to hold people back when they start wondering why their photos aren't as sharp as other photographers, or limit the sorts of shots they're able to capture. It can negatively impact their ability to get the sorts of jobs they need. Sigma and other 3rd parties make some good alternatives that can be picked up pretty cheaply on the used market.
I think at least one spare battery is a smart move, but I don't own a spare myself, so I can't criticize this guy for not bringing it up.
Anyway, the video itself was pretty enjoyable to watch. I'd like to see if this channel has any content on the actual making of a small business though. Things like choosing a name, figuring out what the persons brand will be, stuff like that.
My question is how to set photoshoot rates? Like what is ideal range to start the price. Is it depends on your skill, or what?
I would definitely say to start out by skill. While someones photos may be really good if you're new to shooting for clients and customer service with clients I wouldn't set any lofty prices. Think of a reasonable number you'd want to get paid hourly. Start with that, and then write it up a bit to cover some of your monthly costs and also time for editing. Once you start gaining a better portfolio, gain more overall skills and know how (and this is not just for photos is also know how of dealing with clients) and your demand grows then you can start raising prices from there. That's typically how I deal with setting rates.
Calculate your investment, how much you need to earn to live, set how many photoshoots you're willing to do for that time period and divide how much $ you need by the amount of shoots. Don't forget to incorporate editing time into your background estimates. Adjust if it seems unrealistic for your skill level, revise periodically as your situation changes
Thank you for the great guide! Im onto the website part now! God bless
Thanx John for the amazing content! We're looking to start our photography business in 2022.
A thousand dollars is too much for most people when buying a starter camera. And that doesn't even cover the lenses. There are very good full frame cameras that cost way less than 1K. And even less than that with APS-C. And it's not like your clients will notice the difference between the two sensors. People who are starting out usually have no money, because they haven't even started the business yet. Get a cheaper camera and upgrade as you make money. In my opinion, you should buy into the Canon or Nikon system instead, because there are way more lenses in those systems, and there is a wide variety of cameras that are quite a lot cheaper. Plus they are the most used systems, so borrowing gear from others, getting repairs done, and finding support for your equipment will be very easy.
Finally someone who see it as it is✔️
If $1K is too much for camera gear, then you're not ready to start. Full frame bodies might be under $1000, but full frame lenses will destroy any small budget you have. Investing is just that, putting in the initial capital for future gains.
Starting a business is not cheap. Don't assume that it is, and when you cheap out on low-end gear, you'll just end up buying it again.
@@lawrencesayshi I don't believe that's the mentality people should have, yes it is expensive to start a business but with average Joes like me who don't have that kind of money starting small is best, the camera doesn't make the photographer it's the skills. And anyone who sees your photography will see your skills before the type of camera you have.
Nice. This is useful. I started my biz already fulltime in 2019. I would rather know how to get a bigger reach. As I am not making a 6 figure salary. Lol.
That's a great video idea. I'm thinking of doing a follow up to this video since this is like a basic getting started video. Then we can talk about the next investments after these essentials like advertising, and insurance, outsourcing photo editing, etc.
@@jbivphotography I would love that as well
Yes! Please do this!
I have watched so many photography business guides and this one by far was the most educational! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
AWESOME! I’m so glad this was helpful for you. I really wanted to make sure I could be as helpful as possible to everyone.
I just started my business and began to get discouraged not sure which direction to go...but you helped me so much!! I have a game plan now!!!!! Thank you!! C:
I thought he has going to talk about lighting and equipment. How do I make a contract?
photom2 Sorry but how is your reply at all related to the original question?
@@laughingman4236 😂 Man
Compare and contrast different ones online and mix and match for what suites your approach.
In terms of contracts - 😃 you are not a lawyer and you don’t want to be paying lawyers either 😃😳😳🤣
Go online - type contracts and find people that have already paid the lawyers and what you want, subtract what you don’t want. And there you go.
This is more like a huge advertising video without any clue about how to really get the grip of a new business on a day to day basis. You're a nice guy though!
Amazing! Subscribed instantly. Love how transparent you are.
Thank you for this I'm glad that you made this I needed to see the realistic aspect of this. I've been wanting to do this for a while and was afraid too it is affordable to start. Thank you and you did a great job.
I’m only 14 years old but I’m really wanting to make my own film company. When do recommend I start making my business?
I would say wait till you're 18 and in the meantime use all of your time to learn, practice, and just do projects that you like to do. Basically you're in a great opportunity to build your portfolio of work now so by the time you're 18 you can hit the ground running basically and already have a body of work that you can show to clients. You're going to do awesome.
Thank you for the advice 😀 I’ll try to study all I can👍
Mate that's how much it cost to get started in the first month. And you'll need at least 2 cameras for convenience and most importantly redundancy. And multiple lenses. I'm not a professional yet and my camera and single zoom lens cost almost 4K.
Wow that's too much for me lol I guess it just depends on what kind of photography you do though. I agree you need to have a back up camera! I went to film a wedding and forgot the battery for my main camera I'm so glad I had the other one charged and ready!
oh, my two camera setup with two lenses and one flash costed me like under 600e, I'm glad I didn't have to spend that much.
That's great! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for sharing such amazing gems. Your a Rockstar John!!
A few extras I thought of. Insurance (a few hundred a year). Extra batteries (maybe a couple of hundred). A bunch of SD cards (about a hundred).
YEP! Great additions. If I were to make another list in addition to this Insurance would be a big one. Especially with wedding photography. It's the next big thing to get.
@@jbivphotography this may sound silly, but what sort of insurance would you need for a photography business?
@@symzg5995 Not silly at all. Mainly some sort of liability insurance. Basically if you're with a customer doing a service for them and they hurt themselves. You're liable. Or in my case if you're a wedding photographer and break something at a venue you're liable for that. Also, insurance for all of your gear and stuff as well. I use Hill & Usher currently for my insurance. You can think of it as an honorable mention on this video because honestly it's the next FIRST important thing once you start taking actual sessions.
So we’re starting a pro business with a kit lens? And no lighting?
Yes. Gear isn’t going to run and business or help you get work. So the main point of this video was to let people know that this is something accessible to them. And then after you build a portfolio and have systems in place to help you care and serve your clients well you can get the needed gear possible. 👍👍
@@jbivphotography gotta start somewhere!!!!
Can always rent gear when you a book a client.
Gotta hand it to you bro, this was some real valuable information. I appreciate you for doing this man. Good looking out 🙌🏽
Thank you John. As I get closer to my retirement I have been thinking about turning my photography hobby into a business and wondering how I was going to go about doing that. Today I turned on TH-cam and BAM! You were right there at the top of my page with everything laid out in your video. Greatly appreciated. I have subscribed and I hope 2020 brings you many blessings.
Thank you so much. And totally take your retirement time and have some fun. Even if you're not running a huge money making machine type of a business doing a couple of shoots here and there and having fun and creating lasting memories for others really is a great time.
@@jbivphotography Thank you John. Looking forward to being subscribed to your TH-cam channel. Enjoy Life! Go Play!
“Fuji films cheap”
*THOUSAND DOLLAR CAMERA*
why would you buy a micro four thirds camera system when you can get a Sony A72 for the same price with a lens and he forgot to multiply all of those monthly subscriptions by 12 they are Reoccurring costs. these videos are all nice but what you don’t tell people is that it could be MONTHS maybe YEARS before you get a paid gig you don’t just pick up a camera and start booking paid shoots left and right because you got a camera lol
Rafael Oliver exactly, and why would you buy a sony A72 when you can buy a canon 5Dbfor like 100 dollars?
Not everyone’s gonna need huge prints either and not everyone’s gonna end up loooving photography so to assume that people are gonna want to dedicate themselves to a thousand dollars and for this guy to promote that is fucking reckless man
And honestly it shows how much he knows
Goes to show that just because you have an expensive camera doesn’t mean you know how to use it or even that people are gonna want to pay for your services enough to pay it off
Trash Daddy exactly there are so many good options on the used market for a good price there is absolutely no reason for someone just getting into this to spend 1-2 thousand dollars for something they don’t know they’ll enjoy
Insurance from PPA, $25 a month, a couple lenses, some flashes/ speedlites. Then youre set.
Great additions. PPA has such good insurance and it's super cheap too which is awesome.
Lots of great info in this video, I have to get on this stuff in the New Year. Thank you for your insight.
YAS! Make 2020 awesome.
Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to go into business for the longest time, it's just nerve-wrecking trying to make that leap. It's now 2021...maybe in 2022!
How it started: "travel whenever I want to"
How it's going: ... ;)
lol 🙃🙃🙃🙃
If you're trying to start a business, but don't even know what camera to buy, don't start a business lol gotta at least have full knowledge of photography before you're even credible to be a photographer
AGREED! I took about a full year of practice, training, and learning of the craft of photography before I even started trying to take peoples money for my work.
Thank you so much this will help me so in the future and still developing now :)
Very Very Excellent, Dear John. And a Great THANKS
Bro... Lenses? Lenses are more important than the camera and are really pricey. How can you not mention them? No way would I start a business with a kit lens Lol
Aidehn G And lighting. Lighting is everything in photography. What if you are at a wedding reception and it is dark, all your photos will look grainy. This is where it would be better to get fast lens and a Full frame camera. It all depends on your needs. And you don’t know your needs till you get experience.
@@waynosfotos I found this video a little dumb. He mentioned a bunch of stuff you don't need, and failed to mention some stuff that's super important such as lenses and lighting like you said. I've had a successful photography business and I don't use most of the services he says. To say that all this crap is essential, and leave out lenses and lighting is complete bs. Just saying
And Fujifilm lenses are even more expensive as there are no Tamron/Sigma options.
The kit Lens is a very good lens unlike canon/Nikon kit lenses. Anyone starting up usually start with portraits it I do agree having a flash is very important.
@@alist3827 idk i still think that talking about a fast prime lens, at least for portraits, would've helped. I wouln't consider anything he talked about essential. The only other thing I agreed with was paying for Adobe, which includes a myportfolio account so you can create an online portfolio with your high res images, which would count as a website for a beginner, and instill use today.
That video sounds like a huge commercial, sorry mate.
Sorry. These are just the tools I've found very useful for running my business. While I wish I could give a bunch of free options I've found free options to basically waste my time and make me less efficient at making money. Hope you understand.
Agreed. Huge commercial and no actual advice on how to START your business. Like, how do you register a business, the fact that you should get insurance etc etc. Unhelpful
@@jbivphotography Actually it's so helpful, some would be just saying 'i did this and that' but not using what they did it . he explains it in details and shows how and why he uses that one program and it's just very well put together. some people just don't value hard work
Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been going back and forth with the idea of getting in the photography business, but I didn’t know what is needed to start. Good news is that I already have the camera and several lenses, I just needed ideas on the rest of the items from your essentials list. Thanks again!!
Thx bro !! You really fire me up. I have plan to start a photography bussiness this year. So wish me a good luck.
YES! Get FIRED UP in 2020. Good luck on everything and if you need any help at all let me know. I’m always happy to help or answer questions.
"Cheap and amazing quality, you can grab one right now for only $1099"
Bruh...
Comparative to some of these full pro bodies $1000 is pretty nice. I was on Canon before Fuji and those pro bodies cost SOOO much.
@@jbivphotography fair enough, although cheap isnt the word 😅
Thought I was the only one who noticed that price tag at the beginning. Yo nikon and Canon has so many bodies under 500 or 700 that deliver amazing quality with and without a lens bundled.
@@sightech2353 I have a sony 6300, looks just fine for weddings and stuff 😋
Try film!
I had to stop watching as the product placement is insane... You're not going to get many clients shooting one kit lens, also memory cards would help??
I wanted to make this list a wider list of applications that will help you run your business. I’ve seen too many times that a majority of photographers get too stuck on lenses and gear. Which shooting 1 lens or 5 also won’t get you more clients. I also didn’t want to make this list so basic as to list out everything you need like extra camera batteries, SD cards, etc. So I’m sorry it seems like a product placement but these tools help me run the business side of photography. While the lenses and gear help me take the photos. 👍👍
6 figures makes getting in the business more exciting apart from already being fun and doing on the side! Loved the video thanks for the info.
Thank you so much!!! Very helpful!!
Dope video. I didn’t even think about a client management system. Seriously thank you great video. Good luck to all my fellow creators starting out!
Grate tips.. I'm trying to take my business to the next level and these links and tips will help a ton. Thank you for shearing
Love to see this, I’ve been lazing around and this is the inspiration I needed.
YES! That’s awesome. 🙌🙌 All it takes are a couple of first steps and some hard work and time and you’ll be surprised where you can get.
Thanks for all your great advice
Love your content brotha! Good vibes, valuable content, and straight truth! Keep it goin 😎 Blessings!
Yo this video was perfect timing, super helpful! I was completely lost but this was a mega boost! 👌
Everything makes sense now 🙏
Awesome. I’m glad this was a good starting point. Just a little inspiration to get you started!
Mr. Branch, your video was one I was directed to by my professor. I am a photography student and we were told to watch this in my Photo Studio Management class. So congrats! Yes, I will give your video a like. Thanks for all the tips. I hope your wedding business is going well!
WOW!! 😱😱 What an honor. That’s really cool to hear that my video is being suggested for studio management. Thanks for letting me know and good luck with your own photography.
John awesome video! Wonderful information! This is a road map! Thank you!