My Photography Story | From Broke to Full Time Wedding Photographer

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  • Honestly setting out to be a wedding photographer is not an easy road and it may take longer than you think to feel successful. Let's talk about my back story and how I got to where I am today.
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  • @afblrl
    @afblrl ปีที่แล้ว +12

    5:54 Phil's channel: www.youtube.com/@philporto

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for posting this. I forgot to post a link!

  • @nievesrichardj
    @nievesrichardj ปีที่แล้ว +84

    You posted this at the right time for me, man.
    I’m in a dark space right now. Trying to raise my 2 kids right. Facing eviction. Trying to make sure my wedding photography company gets where I want it to be. I got one of those “thank you, but we’re moving in a different direction” emails this morning.
    To not feel alone in this situation and know it can be overcome means everything.
    Thank you.

    • @Jackbrsp
      @Jackbrsp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're gonna pull through, man. Heads up, courage 👍

    • @nievesrichardj
      @nievesrichardj ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jackbrsp thank you, my man 🙏🏻

    • @keracreates7976
      @keracreates7976 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don’t know why but this comment just tugged at my heart , I pray God opens doors to recurring clients , who will connect you with other clients . May you see growth in your company

    • @pedropulido4570
      @pedropulido4570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      keep fighting man! Never give up!!

    • @jaeshellz
      @jaeshellz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hope everything works out you for Richard. It WILL work out for you.

  • @carlosborralles7107
    @carlosborralles7107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You John without realizing it, watching your videos you have been a mentor to me, and thank you for opening your heart, you are a very humble human being, and I am very sorry that you have lost your files

  • @Indigostories
    @Indigostories ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This video truly moved me. I first encountered your videos, broke and depressed in 2020 and it’s like it put the air back in my lungs to see your BTS videos. It was cathartic to see you in the field doing your thing-something that I missed doing so much. And then for you to be so generous in all of what you share!!!! You’re literally the reason for a lot of my photography career goals today. I’m anxious about monetizing what I’m so passionate about but you’ve been able to make it look possible without diminishing the beauty and meaning of it all. The more successful you are, the more generous you should be and you exemplify this. I just want to say THANK YOU. And 👏👏👏👏👏👏 for your WIFE!

  • @B16CTY
    @B16CTY ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate,
    This has inspired me no end. I too want to make my photography a full time thing but with the way the world is currently I was disheartened.
    I did my third wedding last weekend and I have to admit, I was researching how to approach it and came across your page. Man, did I need to find you. You made the whole day for me. Your advise and points were perfect for what I needed. I was full of anxiety beforehand but watching you alleviated a lot of that and made for a great day.
    I reignited my passion for this world. Even down to how to grow your business. I didn't have a clue how to approach. But now I do!
    I think you are my mentor...
    I'm from the UK by the way...

  • @michelegibson1569
    @michelegibson1569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely needed this encouragement for my photography business. Hello From Houston Texas

  • @XYZVISUALS713
    @XYZVISUALS713 ปีที่แล้ว

    You been my mentor for years man I’m doing my first wedding in August…I want to thank you so much for putting out great helpful content

  • @rochellew.40
    @rochellew.40 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing John. I’ve been following for a while, so I knew some of your story. It’s encouraging to hear how far you’ve come. I hope you’re able to recover your data. As for the SEO and backlinks, definitely interested! And for your wife: 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!

  • @teresabarnett8138
    @teresabarnett8138 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are one of my favorite people to follow on TH-cam. Your videos are amazing.

  • @Ericagilliamsphotos
    @Ericagilliamsphotos ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing. Don’t stop creating.

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!! I'll try my best, I love to see that the videos I make really are helping others.

  • @kwrigh1668
    @kwrigh1668 ปีที่แล้ว

    now BACK you stuff up. Love you John. Keep GOING!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah OMG. I can’t believe I’m dealing with this hard drive failure. So lame.

  • @jupitermurphy4464
    @jupitermurphy4464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Praying for you bro!!!! 🙌🏽💯💯

  • @tonie2times
    @tonie2times ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video... I'm in north carolina also not to far from you

  • @NCPhotography
    @NCPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hey John! I was at one of the Fuji talk events or whatever that you did at Southeastern Camera in Raleigh. I was really depressed at the time because my wife passed away but you motivated me to get back out there seeing that you're real.
    I remember watching your videos when I was just starting to do wedding photography full time. I am at the point where I don't need to worry about paying my bills or absolutely needing to book a client.
    I actually used to work at Walgreens and I still remember making phone calls during my lunch break trying to book a client and Saturdays I would go to work as a cashier at 6 am and at 3pm run to a birthday party or anything I could get to make some money and take pictures. I would not get home until about 11 at night, but I loved every second of it. I met my wife at Walgreens and we got married fast, but a year later she got really sick and lost her sight and became deaf and physically disabled if it were not for photography I don't know how I would have supported her and our two daughters who were almost 1 and 3 at the time. Kayla believed in me so much even when everyone around her told her not to believe in me and that I should get a real job at Walmart or go back to Walgreens. She was there for me when we had nothing once we had our power turned off because I couldn't get it paid because someone didn't pay me for a party and I had to borrow money to get it turned on. I wish she could be here, because everything she dreamed of is now possible and I feel guilty for living it without her.
    I guess my point is if I somehow managed to somewhat make it in photography maybe you can too, just don't give up and work hard. Maybe one day I will do a video sharing my entire photography story on my channel.
    I'm not really sure what the point is in writing this, but I learned a lot watching your channel and I don't really like putting people on pedestals, because it's weird haha, but John you really do seem like a Genuinely good person.

  • @astoldbybrittany4342
    @astoldbybrittany4342 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm so sorry to hear about your hard drive failure John. I make videos too and dabble in photography and oh my gosh I can NOT imagine how stressed you are about that. Easier said than done, but try to focus on just getting through every X increment of time: every day, every hour, every minute. You'll get through this.
    You could not have uploaded this at a more perfect time. I was just affected by tech layoffs, working for the same company for 5 years and I thought I'd be there for a long time. I'm at a point now where SO many people are asking me to take their photos and I just always say I do it for fun... but maybe now is the time to officially launch a business? It's terrifying to me. So many photographers in my area.. how can I stand out? what if I fail? IDK. Just thinking out loud.
    Your video resonates with me so much, and I always appreciate your content. Thanks so much for making this little corner of the internet full of fun and valuable insights.

  • @daniellara306
    @daniellara306 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your wife sounds like mine! With a person like that, you feel invincible! Hats off to her! 👏👏👏👏

  • @samanthagibson5509
    @samanthagibson5509 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    👏👏👏 I love your story and I love the credit you give your wife. Stay at home parents don’t get near enough credit for what they do for their families

  • @jmitchvision
    @jmitchvision ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video brother!! GOD bless!! I trust that you will be able to get that information back, especially with today’s technology. 📷 Awesome wife as well, it’s a great feeling when your spouse believes in you!! 🙏🏾💪🏾😊 I know the feeling!!

  • @MrAgentElsewhere
    @MrAgentElsewhere ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing! sorry to hear about your HD failure. 👏 for your wife and 👏 for mine too. Women are amazing.

  • @samxlovegod
    @samxlovegod ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏👏👏👏👍👍🙏🙏 we had similar situation we get it! my wife is amazing👍

  • @KittyHurryUp
    @KittyHurryUp ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Finally new video! 😊 You should be proud of yourself John, you encouraged so many people including me, after watching your videos I finally made up my mind making photos as part time job. I was so moved as the parents said they love the photos I shoot for their babies and kids. In June I’ll be shooting my first wedding. You’re awesome! 👍🏼

  • @ruffprophetproductions
    @ruffprophetproductions ปีที่แล้ว +3

    your wife is the MVP, thats the lesson i got from this. shout out to you and your resolve. one of my favs on here !!

  • @tiarawheeler256
    @tiarawheeler256 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👏👏👏👏👏 to your wife. I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your being open about the uphill battle it took to get you where you are and the support you received from your family to do it!

  • @andreadawkins3622
    @andreadawkins3622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    clap 👏 👏 👏 👏 for the wifey holding it down

  • @ColeyLox
    @ColeyLox ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾for your wife!! You are so right. Sahm is really a part time job and some!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's SOOOO true. SAHM is the ULTIMATE job. Technically it employees me so I can get out there and make money. Grateful for all of her work.

  • @stevevansak7324
    @stevevansak7324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Reminds me that I need to find a replacement for my Drobo or never upgrade my Mac OS!
    I’m 14 years in as a wedding shooter and I’m finding 2023 quite the struggle with bookings.
    Point being that there are always struggles no matter where one is on their journey.
    Loved your story, and by the way, got my first Squarespace site in 2010. I wonder if you ever answered one of my support emails. 🤔😂

  • @latanyajara6152
    @latanyajara6152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😊When you were on TT, what was one bid technique you used when you received a lead? I'm currently thinking of transitioning to WW/The Knot as well.
    So sorry about your drive🥺. Thank you for being transparent, I've learned so much from you.

  • @barbaramorrison5096
    @barbaramorrison5096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏 For your wife.
    But seriously, you're a cool guy and thank you for sharing your story. I just started over in a brand new market and I had no idea you had as well. Doing photography is a lifestyle, right? I've tried other things but I just keep coming back because everything else just pales in comparison. Your work is beautiful and your videos are inspiring. Thanks for keeping it real. ❤

  • @Sampy12346
    @Sampy12346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy bro 3:15, I literally have close to the same scenario slightly different but connect with your story. I’m proud of you and inspired by you, keep making content. You really are creating unique approach and voice to photography vlogging.

  • @GiGoes
    @GiGoes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry about your hard drive, hope you fully recover it. Could talk more about using the Squarespace in any country in the world? Can I set the language I want, the currency I want and everything? Best!

  • @Jackbrsp
    @Jackbrsp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First of all, to your lady 👏
    Now I'd like to thank you for sharing your story, for being honest and pretty open about it. I'm on my second year of photography, I've done pregnancy, rock concerts, street, family, landscape, etc so I'm still feeling the zones I can go in and what not - I'm pending to landscape and street, tho - and this video was very important. Please keep 'em coming, Branch! Love from Brazil ❤

  • @matrixphotodesign
    @matrixphotodesign ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same thing just happened to me after I replaced two HD in my Drobo then the whole thing went down , Luckily every thing was Backed Up on Online.

  • @kunlelaniyan5826
    @kunlelaniyan5826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so encouraging ! I just started TH-cam last year . I’m a wedding photographer from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @Uniqdna
    @Uniqdna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry about your hard drive my Drobo died with 40TB in it and with the company filing bankruptcy it’s been a battle to get a working enclosure so I can get my data back I certainly feel your pain and frustration

  • @ricardoramirez1727
    @ricardoramirez1727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s unfortunate your hard drive crashed. I hope all your files are retrieval. Thanks for letting us in your personal journey. Also thank you for teaching us and showing us anything is possible with hard work and sacrifice. Can you elaborate on how you found your mentor or where you go to find one?

  • @brsaravia
    @brsaravia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you get your files back. In your video you said something like, " I want you to succeed " thank you !! best regards

  • @gnnadi1
    @gnnadi1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JB sorry about the data loss, very inspiring video, am a nurse but love to take pictures for fun. But scared to death on doing it as a business. This here gives me hope. The tissue was writhing reach while watching 😢.

  • @kakegarcia8056
    @kakegarcia8056 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 For your wife bro!

  • @canaldegranda
    @canaldegranda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you bro. I just starting, i have a kid also, she will have one year next month. Very inspiring ! thank you so much!

  • @daniaahmad4015
    @daniaahmad4015 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your story with us John. I hope you are able to recover your data🤞 Claps to your brave wife for raising your children, encouraging you, and managing everything so you can do what you do for your family💪💪💪👏👏👏👏 Its not easy what so ever. I have 3 children including a 4 month old. I opened up my business in 2016 and haven't been able to get it off the ground. Being a stay at home mom and trying to run a business is next level challenging. But my husband always encourages me to keep at it.i know my time will come one day. I have raised 2 amazing girls thus far and I don't regret putting my dreams on the back end. You do what you have to do, have faith, take care of what's important.

  • @BrotherJLG
    @BrotherJLG ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the story. I'm just getting started with photography on the weekends in a similar situation. I have a wife and four kids also. It's encouraging.

  • @iamable1243
    @iamable1243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sorry for your lost...I learnt also from the hard way when I lost some of my files..Thank you brotherly..you have been a blessing to us..

  • @kathealy60
    @kathealy60 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much WOW here. First - wow...sorry to hear about losing data/files; that would literally frustrate me. Two - wow - this video was massively great! Seriously. You showed vulnerability, transparency, honesty, candidness and just a bit more of yourself (which is already quite likable which is part of your TH-cam appeal); this video took it to the next level. Three - WOW - major props to your wife! Nothing is better than having a supportive spouse who believes in you, pushes you and shows no fear when it comes to change. She could have easily wanted the easy, predictable life for herself, you and the kids - but no....she has some major courage going on. Badass! Right there. She gets like a lot of WOWs here!! Hats off, Mrs. Branch! Lastly - and another multiple WOW moment: your wanting to do right about your clients in 2020 and giving them back deposits when you didn't have to....just amazing. The story about the cancer couple got me a little teary (actually dealing with a rare cancer myself right now - so it hit different!)..... just another example of what kind of human you truly are. Major respect and loyalty coming your way. I always look forward to your videos/content.... so it isn't wasted on me that in a time that you lost so much content - you came on here anyway with a simple, heartfelt video. Thank you. (and always a WOW at how much you love the photography community and how much you want to share with everyone). Lots of wow. Thank you!

  • @iam_pierreandre
    @iam_pierreandre ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have no idea how much this video just encouraged me! Thank you for this!!

  • @abrahamgrc2243
    @abrahamgrc2243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mad respect John 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thanks for everything that you share is been highly relevant for my wedding photography business.
    And respect for your wife too, here hee applauses 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
    team work makes the dream work

  • @nutoriousclown4107
    @nutoriousclown4107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanted you to know you have helped me keep going in photography

  • @AudaryaisticPhotography
    @AudaryaisticPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, amazing struggles and successes of your life. Glad to hear everything is going well now. If you had not left SquareSpace, you would’ve not had those struggles. Keep-up the good education going for all of us.

  • @Snapit551
    @Snapit551 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a good wife buddy , she supports you fully and she deserves a merit and so do you too for helping us newbies out , you really are the best support for us all

  • @deweesegilyard2998
    @deweesegilyard2998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing. Despite the current challenge, you’re still blessed.

  • @JeffCarnie
    @JeffCarnie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing ! Appreciate you!

  • @shawnandmavis
    @shawnandmavis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing!!
    Watched a lot of your videos when I first started in weddings, up till now, every time when you put out a wedding day video, however long it is, I watch all of it.
    Hope you can recover the data.
    Again, thank you for all the hard work!!!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome to hear! I hope that the full wedding day videos really help out as well.

  • @dragnfly138
    @dragnfly138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏 I have missed your voice, lol. I enjoy learning photography from you and how you give me the confidence to be better. Thank you.

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad to hear it. I've deff been having a hard time making content recently but I'm really hoping to get back in the zone soon.

  • @PeteCocoPhoto
    @PeteCocoPhoto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey, John. Your story reminds me of my own. I attended music school (jazz bass), worked many years in customers service, and opened my photo studio a few years back. Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, and not easy, but it's so incredibly rewarding to work for yourself. Sorry about your hard drive!

  • @mariyanyemtseva8238
    @mariyanyemtseva8238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huge thank you for everything you are doing, John! You are awesome and all your content is highly appreciated. Hope the situation with the hard drive will soon resolve itself. All the best 😊

  • @corykphotography
    @corykphotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly I like to see all videos on the business side of things. I am a hobbyist macro, wildlife, landscape, sports, and travel photography but am not phasing into all aspects of client/people photography. I have my first client scheduled for Prom photos and then in June my first wedding. The wedding is for someone who is involved with a school and hopefully some word of mouth will start a small fire. But once I have this start to my portrait portfolio i need to figure out where to go and how to market myself as the business I am becoming.

    • @corykphotography
      @corykphotography ปีที่แล้ว

      P.s.
      Keep making videos. Your explanations of your knowledge is great.

  • @HAKWeddings
    @HAKWeddings ปีที่แล้ว

    We shoot a couple of weddings together in NJ and NY! Great to see you doing well! Last time we spoke you said you were in NC. Keep crushing!

  • @SemPixels
    @SemPixels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right video at the right time John. Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @jasonmontoyaphoto
    @jasonmontoyaphoto ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m sorry to hear about the footage, John. I wanted to take a moment and say that without your content i wouldn’t be where i’m at as a wedding photographer/business owner. Your practical insight and love for educating has had a tremendous impact on my life and I’m sure many others can agree. You’re the man and I’m forever a JB supporter!

  • @MurangaJames
    @MurangaJames ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏👏👏 to your wife, thank you for sharing

  • @KeaniSoa
    @KeaniSoa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, I love you videos but especially this one. I've learned a lot from you throughout my journey. It's such a relief to have finally found someone who's ok with refunding their clients during that Covid time. I mean, ok we have businesses but that time was tough for everyone. Also, I hear your words "all things will work out you just have to give yourself time and believe in yourself and in the process" that's truly hard sometime but I keep showing up. When you talk about your wife I see my husband, supporting us. I'd really like you to talk more about how you found your mentor. Thank you!

  • @claudiavicenciophotography344
    @claudiavicenciophotography344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you John , I´m feel better !

  • @Blakelyboy21392
    @Blakelyboy21392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a wedding photographer, but I am going for it. I’m trying to get my name out as a photographer, I shoot literally everyday creating art, and have been doing it for 5 and a half years. Im hustling to get seen by others. It will work for me too.

  • @LisaRSArt
    @LisaRSArt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏😊❤️ Thanks for posting.

  • @Chriswise18
    @Chriswise18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You the man John! You taught me how to be a photographer!

  • @Kion-Creative-Media
    @Kion-Creative-Media ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope it works out and you can recover your files man! The story came at the right time though!!

  • @daphnevandrenth
    @daphnevandrenth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey. This is exactly what I personally needed to hear right now. You are awesome John! 🙌✨Hope it works out and you can recover your files!

  • @SabrinaWarnick
    @SabrinaWarnick ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 for the wifeyyyy!

  • @gibytenshin
    @gibytenshin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story! I may need a mentor like you❤

  • @visionforwardmedia
    @visionforwardmedia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🙌✨

  • @DouglasSteveOrange
    @DouglasSteveOrange ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was incredibly helpful to hear right now. I too have been feeling a little discouraged lately, but you inspire and have taught me so much so hearing your story and that you still have struggles eases my mind greatly. You’ve done and continue to do incredible things for your family and community, and I personally want to thank you so much for that. Keep up the amazing work! You are a true inspiration to so many ❤

  • @RobertHarvey101
    @RobertHarvey101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of your greats. Seriously enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @godsjanell
    @godsjanell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing :-)

  • @caitlineye
    @caitlineye ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sorry about your hard drive. That is so stressful and frustrating. Thank you for this video. How inspiring of a story and exactly what I personally needed to hear right now. 🤗

  • @edwardwalkerjr.4359
    @edwardwalkerjr.4359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing, this spoke to me in so many ways 🙏🏿! Even a little emotional watching this bro. I truly appreciate this!!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep at it. You never know where you’ll go. It’s hard most of the time but it’s possible. 👏👏

  • @MonorailMouseketeers
    @MonorailMouseketeers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this story, I am recently re-building my company as a Photography, Had to stop for 1 year 1/2 due to cancer. But this video showed me to not give up and keep moving forward. Like you said be patient. Great video! Thanks John!

  • @timothymilton2377
    @timothymilton2377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Needed this! God is good!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🙏🙏 He works all things for your good!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @thaisboals
    @thaisboals ปีที่แล้ว

    Your wife was amazing to support you, she is one of kind, I know how hard it is, believe me, I know! I take care of my 3 kids, and my husband is supporting the family while i am doing all the mom job at home. I am trying to come back to photography, but I am struggling to to come back because I`m 24/7 for my kids right now... I need to figure it out how to make this work.

  • @hayjayready3765
    @hayjayready3765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, I appreciate you and your content so much. Thank you for this video and for giving us a glimpse at your story. Your for wedding day video was the very first TH-cam wedding photography video I ever watched and I've enjoyed your content since. Praying that you were able to get your data recovered, but even if not, you are a talented guy with unlimited potential. God bless you and your family!

  • @captureallen8632
    @captureallen8632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learn a lot from your wedding videos, thank you.

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. I'm always happy to help share information!

  • @MarchonC
    @MarchonC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey John thank you for sharing you story. I can say that I’m in the relocation stage to move to charlotte NC but it’s a little discouraging to make the move and while I’m still pretty early in my wedding photography journey. But thank you again for sharing

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Moving is one of the hardest things, but really hone in on what your strengths are and what you can provide for your couples. One thing that I did that would help me is when a couple would ask if I shot at their venue before I would let them know it’s not a problem I haven’t and then also show them portfolio work from a venue with a similar style so that can see how I perform. It’s pretty helpful.

    • @MarchonC
      @MarchonC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jbivphotography thank you John. I am still waiting for your mentorship program lol

  • @tatianatsarenko
    @tatianatsarenko ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And I ‘m sorry about your hard drive! You did a huge job! I wish you even more success than you have now! Everything will be fine!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!!

  • @andreypetty7283
    @andreypetty7283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I needed to hear this! We have a similar background. I went to school for music but didn’t finish. The difference is that I got married and had a kid last year. Originally I wanted to take photos of him growing up, but I started developing a huge love for photography in general (for about 2 years now). I’m currently doing “gift shots” for family etc but would love to have photography as a serious second job. I appreciate you so much man. I watch ALL of your videos. lol EXTREMELY helpful.

  • @ZDShah
    @ZDShah ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your honesty John! Thanks for sharing, and teaching all of us!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      Always! I like showing the real side of the business. This isn't an easy little trip.

  • @lifesastage215
    @lifesastage215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally exactly what I needed today! Thank you!

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      YES! I’m glad to hear it. Honestly that makes me feel a lot better as well.

  • @captureallen8632
    @captureallen8632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're blessed to have such a supportive wife who truly believed in you. Kudos to her. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @jbivphotography
      @jbivphotography  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is the main driving factor in my business.

  • @kashgaming8457
    @kashgaming8457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am sorry for your lost John. I can relate to that. It feels like the world is collapsing but dont worry. You will get your files back and get back up from this. Hope you get ok soon and ready to tackle some more weddings :} Sending good vibes

  • @FreeWillPhotos
    @FreeWillPhotos ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your story. I was thinking this weekend of stopping TH-cam, but your story was inspiring to hear and I wish you th best with your channel, busness and recoving your lost videos.

  • @pix_by_jay
    @pix_by_jay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg. So sorry to hear that.

  • @anthonyfong2292
    @anthonyfong2292 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is always great to see someone acknowledge their mentor. Too often, you get personalities online behaving egoistically as if they were born gifted, and not mention the people who helped them along the way. I love your videos. Very down to earth and honest. Keep up the great work.

  • @AimingAtYou
    @AimingAtYou ปีที่แล้ว

    As long as you can take pictures and work your camera without thinking really when changing settings etc. and you have some average personal skill, then it's SUPER DO-ABLE! As long as you take steps to ACCTUALLY do it! I havn't really been "grinding", but because I've done more than - 1. watch youtube. 2. buy a camera - I've actually seen a steady progression. Most people stop at these 2 stages, and never actually do ANYTHING more! If you are not seeing any development/progress, ask yourself, what did you do this month other than watch youtube and take some pictures, in oirder to grow?
    Did you edit a portfolio and post? Did you contact potential costumer? Did you actually set up a website AND HAVE IT LIVE so people can visit and contact you?! Do not get stuck doing half-meassure because you are scared. Just do SOMETHING tiny every month and you WILL see progress!

  • @Sotangy247
    @Sotangy247 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video really resonates with me, because I lost a ton of data recently too.. Its been a very frustrating time and I lost motivation . Slowly getting it back but its been tough . Thanks for sharing your honestly

  • @kakegarcia8056
    @kakegarcia8056 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made my day. Right now as an immigrant I am broke in Panama, trying as hard as I can to make it here as Wedding Photographer and it is being soooooo haaaaard. I hope I can survive and provide to my family, we are behind even with the rent and this video helps so much THANKS! Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower in Panama!

  • @fisshermangaming7420
    @fisshermangaming7420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going through your past now...Just picked up wedding photography recently and found your channel. Learning a lot from you... what you doing is really great... Thank you bro... I hope can become like you one day....freedom to work for yourself....

  • @alvinblackwell268
    @alvinblackwell268 ปีที่แล้ว

    The brother spoke nothing but the truth 💯 ‼️ I shot Canon crop sensor cameras for years SXi, 60D, 7D, 70D and I got the gear hype 🪲 and when full frame with the 5D mk3. It did NOT improve my photos 😮. In fact it took me a while just to get the full frame photos to the levels I have achieved on my crop cameras. So my next camera was a Canon 80D. The focus hit rate is real 😢. Now the R5, R6, R3 has solved this but for a 💰💵💸

  • @kennypringle4580
    @kennypringle4580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You strike me as a good dude. God has blessed you in your business.

  • @carolynpirollo4887
    @carolynpirollo4887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a beginner and you have no idea how much your video has inspired me to continue on. Between kids, military and nursing career, and everything in between with constantly pcsing (relocating) to new areas it’s been difficult to establish a clientele or even get my name out there when no one really knows me. My work is okay - still and always room for improvement but I feel confident enough in it to question why I’m having trouble to book. The constant gatekeeping within our community as creators and artists doesn’t help at all. Nursing has me exhausted but with two kids and our income, I can’t just up and leave my job. It’s all just a vicious cycle of being extremely inspired to overworked, discouraged and depressed. So thank you so much again for this video. I realize that it’s perfectly normal to go through these phases but maintaining a positive outlook and consistency is key.

  • @Paul_Rohde
    @Paul_Rohde ปีที่แล้ว

    Re Hard drive failure: Get/build a PC tower. Buy a WD HDD of the capacity (now and reasonable future growth) you need. Buy two of them. Set them up as a mirror using "Storage Spaces" that's already inbuilt to Win10 etc. Done. This protects against data loss due to HDD failure and binary data anomalies. (Adage/maxim: "If you have your data on one HDD only, you don't have your data on any drive"). A mirror won't protect against accidental file deletion, cryptolocking etc. A periodic backup to a removable drive does that for extra security. If the mirror drives vibrate too much, isolate them on a cut thermoplastic rubber squishy toy suspended on tie wire. I should do a TH-cam myself.

  • @trinityphotography2595
    @trinityphotography2595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I have only been doing small shoots for about two years and to be honest I have been feeling a little discouraged lately. I have my first wedding coming up in October and I am looking forward to it but not much in between. Times are definitely hard but this is something that I really love and want to make this my career. So again I appreciate you and all that you do very much.

  • @hernandezstudios6196
    @hernandezstudios6196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Send it out to get recovered from the Manufacture, usually they come with warranties and some with data recovery. and I recommend to try and Follow the 3-2-1 Back-up rule, or at the minimum you can do a Back-up of your back-up. 8TB/14TB externals aren't as expensive anymore:)

  • @obinnanzekwesi582
    @obinnanzekwesi582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Day John,
    So sorry for your hard drive failure.
    I do hope it gets sorted out.
    Thank you for all you do for us.
    I literally watch your videos every time I have a wedding job or I am frustrated about something in the wedding space and business. Thank you 🙏🏽
    You keep giving back.
    This is so inspiring and motivational.
    Hearing your story makes me want to even push further and remain strong.
    It is possible..😊 (that’s all I could get)
    Thank you so much 🙏🏽