In this video I discuss 4 real and actionable steps you guys can take to start a photography business in 2020. If this was helpful please let me know! - Will
The Monochrome Memoirs I am curious and you may have talked about this before but do you use a certain set of presets for your photos or do you do all the editing from scratch. There are so many options out there but would like to find a really good set of presets to speed up the process.
@@adventuresofjandk The channel Pixel Village covers settings and technical stuff really well. The host has a very nice way of explaining things simply, and he's easy to watch. Just my opinion. th-cam.com/channels/ZcxH4XXZnq7yHWGwPvrpUQ.html
Such a great video! I have been watching a lot of videos in this direction, and your information stands out! 😊 One question: do you think it is crucial to have a very engaging Instagram account for a photography business to work? The thought of spending hours on end on social media to get likes freaks me out a little 😅 Thanks again for the great content!
lol, I have worked in lots of fast pace, high stress, tight deadline businesses, and the motto is "the best people to work with, are the people who email you back quickly", even if the response is, "I can't talk now, but i'll give you a call around 4", then you call! Great vid, thanks.
In the beginning stages of trying to turn a hobby into a business. Appreciate this video. Gotta start getting more acclimated with camera differences and technical aspects
We just started ours. Ephin Photography. It’s my husband and I, and Ephin is our couple name. We actually have a really incredible love story too (very painful divorces we didn’t want, met each other, eloped, now we’re a blended family with 6 kids). Joseph + Devin= Ephin 😂
This video is amazing, and lots of useful information. I’m not entirely new to photography, but since I had only about two paid gigs as a freelancer within 4 years, and not recently. I still consider myself an amateur. I have messed with Film, DSLRs since I was a teen, and now own a mirrorless. I finally started taking it seriously five years ago, went into Auto Photography, and then into School Portraits. Since COVID hit, I have been laid off, and haven’t been back since. So I have decided to try and build a business with my spare time in photography with portraits, engagements, etc. I don’t think I’m ready for weddings, but I believe I’ll have fun doing it. Sorry about the whole story, but the reason I came on here is to ask for those who cant afford to pay for websites, and boost for Facebook post, and or so on. What would be a good work around that up till you can afford to run a webpage, and what not? Because of the lay-off I can’t afford to do those things even if it is just 5, 10,15, so, and so a month. Thanks
Thats amazing content man, really appreciate it. I really like to listen to your insight, I dont always agree but it kinda opens my eyes to many things. I am starting my business in next few months and carefully noting your advices, thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and tricks on how to become a photographer bussiness. This is very helpful, definitely for me is. My entourage is nornal people that dont take photagrophy as a serious thing, I keep telling them it is needed and the demand is there you guys just dont see it!
I love photography as a hobby, it relaxes me, so when I'm sick of my job, I go out and shoot on the weekend and it relaxes me. So I would not want to make it a business, but thanks for this video, it will be useful for a lot of people.
I get odd jobs but don’t push myself as much as I should :) I know photographers who get loads of work but it’s nothing special, they really stick to standard push and click stuff! Plus they have family in high places who I think helps get gigs :) one of my female friends wants me to do some pictures of her this year, fancy underwear shots! which I haven’t done before but she is very supportive of my work :) I’m guessing this type of work will give off a vibe that I am trusted more! plus I have to make sure she looks like she’s more vogue than FHM :)
Over the next five years, I want to explore being part time 2d shooter at wedding while shooting sports and shooting portraits because that is what is fun to me. I doubt I will ever be full time since my full time gig now lasts until age 65. at that point, I want photography to be one of two things that make me get up early in the morning, the first one will be my dog, lol any advice?
Will, every time I join a Facebook Group, it ask how I want to join. The choice, are my personal account and my weight-loss page, but my professional Facebook page, JJR Dino Productions is never an option. Did I not set that up correctly to allow me to join groups?
This is extremely helpful advice. However, I don’t plan on shooting weddings or events but would love to do family and lifestyle portraits. Do you have similar advice for building such a business? Is there even room to concentrate on portraits rather than weddings?
This is exactly what I’ve been searching for. One more question-how, exactly, do you keep up on messages so diligently? Do you use some kind of app that notifies you or are you just glued to your phone all the time?
Off topic question but have you compared the 24-70f4s to the 24-70 2.8s. I’d like to know your thoughts if you think it’s worth more than double the price? Thanks
Hey bro...got a question for ya if you don't mind. Regarding websites, i am based in the Netherlands and those sites always end with.nl I want to focus and national and international costumers. So my question would be....what kind of domain should i purchase?? An.nl domain or a.com domain? Maybe a silly question but just wondering. Thanks man👍👊
Do me a favor. Address the audience as one person, not "guys". I pay a lot more attention to a personal pitch, and "guys" is not personal. And, it took you 5 minutes to get into the content. You present well, and your authenticity and passion are good. Don't waste the viewer's time.
Honestly I have been only watching your channel and Taylor's. There is a big difference between working pros giving advice and tips, and the endless drama of what camera focuses faster. Looking forward to what your channel brings in the new year!
Hahaha there’s some good info in here Garry you don’t want to miss it. Happy New Year to you and yours as well my friend, thanks for all the support this year!!!
I put an ad on Craigslist due to moving and starting over entirely. Also COVID put people in hiding. So I put an ad out. Both sets of people who responded are some of the best people I’ve ever met. Super chill and easy going, adamant about paying me what I wanted for only half the time I posted for
This was so helpful... I’ve been struggling to get inquiries and it seems like when they come in I don’t have a tough time booking them, it’s just getting them to begin with. These ideas are gold... do you have any thoughts on Wedding Wire, or sites like those?
Hey man I’m so glad this helped! We just cancelled our contract with WW, it does produce inquiries but in feel that it’s overpriced! Much to build relationships with local vendors, I’m telling you that’s GOLD. Any questions totally feel free to ask
This is all great advice for anyone looking to start a business of any kind. Thanks for sharing. Love the content as a fellow Nikon shooter and someone who enjoys straight forward communication.
I am starting to get into photography, im getting a Nikon D3500 thursday (today is monday night) and i found this so inspiring , i literally took notes cause this is information i need, thank you so much soon ill be getting a nifty fifty for my first lens outside of the kit lens, im super excited to start out! honestly any advice is welcomed, i have a few people already asking to start doing shots once i get good with my camera so thats a starting place. again thank you for the video and if you have any good lens that may help me at a entry level out side the 50mm nikkor f/1.8G please let me know!
Hi,good video. A few other things to think of: Business license Resale permit (to collect taxes) In CA. you need to be checked out by the local police department,that is a requirement before a business license will be issued that is to keep the perverts out and away from children! Have a great 2020!
Love your content. I have two types of channels I watch, the videos of photographers actually out there shooting and videos of people discussing the work and business of photography. I think early on I watched the gear heads a lot when I was trying to figure out what gear to buy and how to use it but honestly it’s like 10% “the gear” and 90% just getting out there and doing it. Love your channel! You don’t get lost in the gear talk with your channel
I know this post is old and I’ve been here a lot. I’m just about ready to do this...reading up on LLC’s and understanding the taxes has me “shook” 🤣 I’m still working my regular job and worried having a photo business on the side could get complicated. Are taxes complicated for a photo business?
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been thinking of starting my business for a while and this video helped me to map out what steps I should take in order to pursue my dream. Also, it’s so refreshing to have a channel and a guy like you who are so generous in sharing their real-world knowledge and who prove that there is no need for all the negativity that is present in most other photography channels. Thank you for the positivity and for sharing your philosophy. Have a great year!
I have only one statement... Professionals never boast that they are professionals :-) Get out there and start shooting. I know a TON of "pros" who can't shoot and I've seen amateurs shoot in a preset fully auto setting and have better shots that the "pros". Just get out there and start shooting. Want to know how good you are shooting? Look at the high dollar photographer images and go mimic some shots like the image you saved... compare it. Looks close? FANTASTIC!
Dang, I've probably watched like hundreds of these types of videos and I just wanna say I really appreciated this one, everything was so straight to the point, very real and great useful points were made, awesome job! Thanks for the advice! I've been paid since I was 16, but being in college has put that on hold so my portfolio is super outdated but I'm starting again and I'm super excited but also scared to get started again, lots of work to do and reaching out to do some free and discounted shoots to start up my portfolio again
Email response for any business. Some businesses don't respond to inquires, which is not only a bad business practice it's extremely rude. One business responded two week later, which is really frustrating when I need a quick response.
Professional means that you make money for your work, Amateur means that you just love what you are doing without care about money. Can an amateur become a professional ? Of course, amateurs often have better skills than some professionals.
The problem is that people don’t know what good content is, or they are willing to accept far less for the right price. But you’re right, there’s a lot of them who are just plain horrible at it.
Damm bro....video is right on time. I am sick of my job and want to start a photography business...thanx a lot.. Will watch this a couplet of times👊 O and btw happy New year bro
Great video! I have an off topic question I was wondering if you could help with. I photo wildlife with the z6. But, was looking for a second lens for travel and was wondering if you have tried the z 16-50 DX lens on your fx Z6? Would it vignette a lot at 16mm? I'm asking because it would be a cheaper, smaller way to add a second lens. Size and weight is very important because my wildlife lens takes up the most weight when I fly.
I agree with your assessment of pro v. amateur photographers.. Where I live there are about two dozen amateur photographers that are a lot better then 90% of the pros.
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs hey man, I don't know if you will see this message but I was just getting ready to order some lighting for my studio and I thought I would ask you since you are an expert on these things. I was going to buy a cheap LED standing light set I think it but I want to make sure I get something that is quality. Or at least not a total piece of crap. As much as I despise Amazon they have a few lighting Products I was considering buying. Do you have any opinions on this? Mostly I just do TH-cam videos from my back office but I want the right lighting for it. and I don't have a lot of money to spend. Say maybe a $50 budget tops, should I just make something myself?
carpo719 hey man! These are the ones I use: www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCJSK5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4BvdEbHZ0TCZD They’re pretty sweet and perfect for the type of content you and I do (indoor lectures). Inexpensive too but keep in mind these are just the lights you should definitely grab a couple light stands as well
Weddings scare me in the sense that I am not set up enough to accomplish the level of business they deserve. Have been using Instagram as kind of a public portfolio to show what I have been practicing lately. It also helps me get used to interacting with new friends. This vid was great btw 👊🏻
Solid advice brother, i've been a full time photographer ( now video / marketing etc ) but majority of my time is still shooting. Your channel pushed my to upgrade to the z6 when i was going to jump over to sony ( i was already on nikon and used the d750 everyday for years, still my fav cam) so thank you for that, and thank you even more for bringing a really needed and refreshing honesty that's severely lacking round here! Ohh and if you wanna see how the z6 does at shooting food professionally, i have a whole bunch of food pron at Https://www.lucaij.com Keep on going brother, i'll be listening!
In this video I discuss 4 real and actionable steps you guys can take to start a photography business in 2020. If this was helpful please let me know! - Will
The Monochrome Memoirs I am curious and you may have talked about this before but do you use a certain set of presets for your photos or do you do all the editing from scratch. There are so many options out there but would like to find a really good set of presets to speed up the process.
Yessir! We use Mastin Labs Porta preset for our skin tones after everything is color corrected. Look into them, they’re excellent
Thanks for the tips! And definitely agree- Taylor Jackson's Patreon is great!
@@adventuresofjandk The channel Pixel Village covers settings and technical stuff really well. The host has a very nice way of explaining things simply, and he's easy to watch. Just my opinion. th-cam.com/channels/ZcxH4XXZnq7yHWGwPvrpUQ.html
Such a great video! I have been watching a lot of videos in this direction, and your information stands out! 😊 One question: do you think it is crucial to have a very engaging Instagram account for a photography business to work? The thought of spending hours on end on social media to get likes freaks me out a little 😅 Thanks again for the great content!
lol "It's been a crazy year" - if only we knew
lol, I have worked in lots of fast pace, high stress, tight deadline businesses, and the motto is "the best people to work with, are the people who email you back quickly", even if the response is, "I can't talk now, but i'll give you a call around 4", then you call! Great vid, thanks.
More in 20 minutes than 4 years at Harvard Business School. Solid advice that works in any industry. Congratulations.
You are amazing, Will! Thank you for sharing your very own SUPER professional TAKE!
Great great info here! Definitely the most motivating channel on YT
Always appreciate the support Karen!
And happy new year!
Great way to start the new year. Thinking of taking this leap & I appreciate the advice. Happy New Year's 🎉👌🙏
Anything I can do to help don’t hesitate to ask Bryan. Happy new year my friend!
In the beginning stages of trying to turn a hobby into a business. Appreciate this video. Gotta start getting more acclimated with camera differences and technical aspects
Hi Will, I agree: extreme customer service is vital in any business today.
We just started ours. Ephin Photography. It’s my husband and I, and Ephin is our couple name. We actually have a really incredible love story too (very painful divorces we didn’t want, met each other, eloped, now we’re a blended family with 6 kids). Joseph + Devin= Ephin 😂
Happy New Year Guys, loving your channel .... Good Luck in 2020 !
Thank you my friend! Great to have you on the channel!
Great video Will!! That is exactly the advice that l need.Thank you for the tips!! Happy New year.
So glad this helped my friend!
This video is amazing, and lots of useful information. I’m not entirely new to photography, but since I had only about two paid gigs as a freelancer within 4 years, and not recently. I still consider myself an amateur. I have messed with Film, DSLRs since I was a teen, and now own a mirrorless. I finally started taking it seriously five years ago, went into Auto Photography, and then into School Portraits. Since COVID hit, I have been laid off, and haven’t been back since. So I have decided to try and build a business with my spare time in photography with portraits, engagements, etc. I don’t think I’m ready for weddings, but I believe I’ll have fun doing it. Sorry about the whole story, but the reason I came on here is to ask for those who cant afford to pay for websites, and boost for Facebook post, and or so on. What would be a good work around that up till you can afford to run a webpage, and what not? Because of the lay-off I can’t afford to do those things even if it is just 5, 10,15, so, and so a month. Thanks
Happy New Year!! Keep it up and never sell yourself to one brand!! Nice content for 2019 and hope will be better this year!! Love your honesty
Thanks so much for the support my friend!
And happy new year to you as well!
Value added video gold. Thank you
I haven’t watched the video. Yet I already liked just by the title! Happy New Year good Sir!
Very much appreciated my friend!
Happy new year to you as well!
Thats amazing content man, really appreciate it. I really like to listen to your insight, I dont always agree but it kinda opens my eyes to many things. I am starting my business in next few months and carefully noting your advices, thanks!
Any help I can give you please don’t hesitate to ask my friend
I really needed to watch this video. Thank you so much for all this information, it's so valuable to newbies like me.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and tricks on how to become a photographer bussiness. This is very helpful, definitely for me is. My entourage is nornal people that dont take photagrophy as a serious thing, I keep telling them it is needed and the demand is there you guys just dont see it!
Yessir very true! Glad this helped my friend
I love photography as a hobby, it relaxes me, so when I'm sick of my job, I go out and shoot on the weekend and it relaxes me. So I would not want to make it a business, but thanks for this video, it will be useful for a lot of people.
Thanks for watching my friend!
This video is one of the best. I'm going to action all of your advice - thanks so much :)
I get odd jobs but don’t push myself as much as I should :) I know photographers who get loads of work but it’s nothing special, they really stick to standard push and click stuff! Plus they have family in high places who I think helps get gigs :) one of my female friends wants me to do some pictures of her this year, fancy underwear shots! which I haven’t done before but she is very supportive of my work :) I’m guessing this type of work will give off a vibe that I am trusted more! plus I have to make sure she looks like she’s more vogue than FHM :)
Great video.
Thanks for watching brother, happy new year!
Thank you so much for this. I was just going through on how to get peoples attention. I am glad I found this video.
Have to wait 5 minutes until the main content starts, but those 4 tips are very good.
Great tips on building business relationships.
Nice video quality.
Thank you
Happy new year Will, besides wedding photography what else do u shoot? fashion? landscape?
Thank you Jack! We shoot weddings and families
Landscape for fun!
Very good videos
Over the next five years, I want to explore being part time 2d shooter at wedding while shooting sports and shooting portraits because that is what is fun to me. I doubt I will ever be full time since my full time gig now lasts until age 65. at that point, I want photography to be one of two things that make me get up early in the morning, the first one will be my dog, lol any advice?
dam that intro and hope for 2020
Will, every time I join a Facebook Group, it ask how I want to join. The choice, are my personal account and my weight-loss page, but my professional Facebook page, JJR Dino Productions is never an option. Did I not set that up correctly to allow me to join groups?
This is extremely helpful advice. However, I don’t plan on shooting weddings or events but would love to do family and lifestyle portraits. Do you have similar advice for building such a business? Is there even room to concentrate on portraits rather than weddings?
So glad this helped! Yes. You can use this same approach except I would search moms and town community groups instead of wedding!
You can do portraits but you’ll probably have to add corporate work if you’re going to make a living with it full time
The Monochrome Memoirs Excellent advice, thanks so much!
This is exactly what I’ve been searching for. One more question-how, exactly, do you keep up on messages so diligently? Do you use some kind of app that notifies you or are you just glued to your phone all the time?
Nope I’m just glued to my phone all the time. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s a job in and of itself 😂
Off topic question but have you compared the 24-70f4s to the 24-70 2.8s. I’d like to know your thoughts if you think it’s worth more than double the price? Thanks
Subscribed.
Guys wonder do you register your business as a taxpayer or you go on website only,
I plan to open little studio in my Apartment.
Hey bro...got a question for ya if you don't mind. Regarding websites, i am based in the Netherlands and those sites always end with.nl I want to focus and national and international costumers. So my question would be....what kind of domain should i purchase?? An.nl domain or a.com domain? Maybe a silly question but just wondering. Thanks man👍👊
Glad I found you. We have a lot in common :)
Dope video!
Contracts?
Vicentico is that you?
Do me a favor. Address the audience as one person, not "guys". I pay a lot more attention to a personal pitch, and "guys" is not personal. And, it took you 5 minutes to get into the content. You present well, and your authenticity and passion are good. Don't waste the viewer's time.
Lmfao get lost
I’m a Taylor Jackson Patreon member
Money well spent!
Thanks for all the support this year Eric!
The Monochrome Memoirs thanks for all the value you bring. Love your channel
Thank you so much boddy l love your hornestery, for sure I’m gong to Stard off.
This stressed me out idek why
I don’t like that professional name that photographer take up on their own and it was not given to them
You are wedding photographer. Oh all video is keep talking about weddings
Honestly I have been only watching your channel and Taylor's. There is a big difference between working pros giving advice and tips, and the endless drama of what camera focuses faster. Looking forward to what your channel brings in the new year!
Thank you so much for the support James. Taylor is a great resource too and a really good dude!
Also happy new year brother
The Monochrome Memoirs happy New Years to you also!
🍕🍕🍕 thanks so much man! Really appreciate it!
No doubt!
I shall watch this when I’m sober, only 2 hours to go until new year here in the uk!! Wishing you and Sarah a very happy 2020 and every success 🥳🥳
Hahaha there’s some good info in here Garry you don’t want to miss it. Happy New Year to you and yours as well my friend, thanks for all the support this year!!!
Your last 2019 vid reached me two months prior to 2021 loll. Thank you this is geniune and informitative insight!
OMG! I just started photography and I've watched tons of videos. This is actually the best advices. Thanks for sharing!!
Man you out here dropping jewels. I am aspiring and will be putting all these into effect in 2020. God bless!!!
Any questions along the journey don’t hesitate to reach out!
I put an ad on Craigslist due to moving and starting over entirely. Also COVID put people in hiding. So I put an ad out. Both sets of people who responded are some of the best people I’ve ever met. Super chill and easy going, adamant about paying me what I wanted for only half the time I posted for
This was so helpful... I’ve been struggling to get inquiries and it seems like when they come in I don’t have a tough time booking them, it’s just getting them to begin with. These ideas are gold... do you have any thoughts on Wedding Wire, or sites like those?
Hey man I’m so glad this helped! We just cancelled our contract with WW, it does produce inquiries but in feel that it’s overpriced! Much to build relationships with local vendors, I’m telling you that’s GOLD. Any questions totally feel free to ask
Appreciate the truth, that’s the main reason I subscribe and watch your every video, Best regards from Benjamin, Dalian China :)
Great to have you on the channel my friend!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Congrats on the success of your channel. I've learned much and look foward to 2020.
Thank you for all the support this year my friend!
And happy new year!
This is all great advice for anyone looking to start a business of any kind. Thanks for sharing. Love the content as a fellow Nikon shooter and someone who enjoys straight forward communication.
Very much appreciate you watching!
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thanks Will 🙏🏻
Glad this helped my friend
And happy new year!
You broke 10k followers. Great momentum 😊
It’s picking up fast for sure my man!
I am starting to get into photography, im getting a Nikon D3500 thursday (today is monday night) and i found this so inspiring , i literally took notes cause this is information i need, thank you so much soon ill be getting a nifty fifty for my first lens outside of the kit lens, im super excited to start out! honestly any advice is welcomed, i have a few people already asking to start doing shots once i get good with my camera so thats a starting place. again thank you for the video and if you have any good lens that may help me at a entry level out side the 50mm nikkor f/1.8G please let me know!
Best game, get to know the vendors real well
That’s it my friend!
Hi,good video.
A few other things to think of:
Business license
Resale permit (to collect taxes)
In CA. you need to be checked out by the local police department,that is a requirement before a business license will be issued
that is to keep the perverts out and away from children!
Have a great 2020!
Great addition to the conversation Ron!
Love your content. I have two types of channels I watch, the videos of photographers actually out there shooting and videos of people discussing the work and business of photography. I think early on I watched the gear heads a lot when I was trying to figure out what gear to buy and how to use it but honestly it’s like 10% “the gear” and 90% just getting out there and doing it. Love your channel! You don’t get lost in the gear talk with your channel
Thank you so much for the support Toni! Glad my content is helping you
I know this post is old and I’ve been here a lot. I’m just about ready to do this...reading up on LLC’s and understanding the taxes has me “shook” 🤣 I’m still working my regular job and worried having a photo business on the side could get complicated. Are taxes complicated for a photo business?
I use a cpa to keep it all straight. For what they charge, they save you money.
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been thinking of starting my business for a while and this video helped me to map out what steps I should take in order to pursue my dream.
Also, it’s so refreshing to have a channel and a guy like you who are so generous in sharing their real-world knowledge and who prove that there is no need for all the negativity that is present in most other photography channels. Thank you for the positivity and for sharing your philosophy. Have a great year!
Always like your advices. 👍
Jumping out the comfort zone is always a very rewarding challenge! 😉
Thanks and happy new year ! ✌️
ohhhh........ this is a portrait of optimism for 2020 lol then 2020 happened
This was one of the best photography videos I’ve seen!
I have only one statement... Professionals never boast that they are professionals :-) Get out there and start shooting. I know a TON of "pros" who can't shoot and I've seen amateurs shoot in a preset fully auto setting and have better shots that the "pros". Just get out there and start shooting. Want to know how good you are shooting? Look at the high dollar photographer images and go mimic some shots like the image you saved... compare it. Looks close? FANTASTIC!
Dang, I've probably watched like hundreds of these types of videos and I just wanna say I really appreciated this one, everything was so straight to the point, very real and great useful points were made, awesome job! Thanks for the advice! I've been paid since I was 16, but being in college has put that on hold so my portfolio is super outdated but I'm starting again and I'm super excited but also scared to get started again, lots of work to do and reaching out to do some free and discounted shoots to start up my portfolio again
Email response for any business. Some businesses don't respond to inquires, which is not only a bad business practice it's extremely rude. One business responded two week later, which is really frustrating when I need a quick response.
Professional means that you make money for your work, Amateur means that you just love what you are doing without care about money. Can an amateur become a professional ? Of course, amateurs often have better skills than some professionals.
The problem is that people don’t know what good content is, or they are willing to accept far less for the right price. But you’re right, there’s a lot of them who are just plain horrible at it.
Just watched your video, very good, not One mention of your name! Shouldn’t have to look that up, just an observation.
Damm bro....video is right on time. I am sick of my job and want to start a photography business...thanx a lot.. Will watch this a couplet of times👊 O and btw happy New year bro
Thank you so much for the support and I’m so glad this helped!
And happy new year to you Roy
Great video! I have an off topic question I was wondering if you could help with. I photo wildlife with the z6. But, was looking for a second lens for travel and was wondering if you have tried the z 16-50 DX lens on your fx Z6? Would it vignette a lot at 16mm? I'm asking because it would be a cheaper, smaller way to add a second lens. Size and weight is very important because my wildlife lens takes up the most weight when I fly.
Hey brother just addressed this in my new upload
I agree with your assessment of pro v. amateur photographers.. Where I live there are about two dozen amateur photographers that are a lot better then 90% of the pros.
Yeah you was right I can’t believe 2020. How is going for you? Greetings from London
Unbelievable Video, Opened my mind to start taking this seriously!!!
I love you bro you hit the nail on this one
Everything you need to know to start! Thank you very much Will!
Watching this in 2021... thank you for all that solid advice!!
Especially the videographers so you don't get in each others shot!
That’s always a struggle!
Finally, straight talk with lots of good info…bravo!!!!!
Ah ah he can’t wait for 2020 poor innocent soul. Love the content by the way!
If he was that good and been doing it for 15 years, why would he need a patreon?
It's 2 in the morning here, not very often I stay up that late. But here we are in the New Year. Wishing you the best my friend
You as well brother!
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs hey man, I don't know if you will see this message but I was just getting ready to order some lighting for my studio and I thought I would ask you since you are an expert on these things. I was going to buy a cheap LED standing light set I think it but I want to make sure I get something that is quality. Or at least not a total piece of crap.
As much as I despise Amazon they have a few lighting Products I was considering buying. Do you have any opinions on this? Mostly I just do TH-cam videos from my back office but I want the right lighting for it. and I don't have a lot of money to spend. Say maybe a $50 budget tops, should I just make something myself?
carpo719 hey man! These are the ones I use:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCJSK5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4BvdEbHZ0TCZD
They’re pretty sweet and perfect for the type of content you and I do (indoor lectures). Inexpensive too but keep in mind these are just the lights you should definitely grab a couple light stands as well
These videos are brilliant. Love this page
Great video thank you so much! love that!
should I register my business with the state?
Thanks again for a very useful video!!! Best wishes for 2020 and please keep the 'flow' coming ........😇
Will do my friend!
Weddings scare me in the sense that I am not set up enough to accomplish the level of business they deserve. Have been using Instagram as kind of a public portfolio to show what I have been practicing lately. It also helps me get used to interacting with new friends. This vid was great btw 👊🏻
Really appreciate the feedback Matthew! Any questions about running a business or getting started up let me know!
this came at the right time thax for the video
SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you.
Is all your shooting in monochrome?
Big Thanks men!
2020 aint been good for anyone lmfao
Solid advice brother, i've been a full time photographer ( now video / marketing etc ) but majority of my time is still shooting. Your channel pushed my to upgrade to the z6 when i was going to jump over to sony ( i was already on nikon and used the d750 everyday for years, still my fav cam) so thank you for that, and thank you even more for bringing a really needed and refreshing honesty that's severely lacking round here! Ohh and if you wanna see how the z6 does at shooting food professionally, i have a whole bunch of food pron at Https://www.lucaij.com
Keep on going brother, i'll be listening!