What do you struggle the most when making a living with your camera? 📸 I hope I covered everything here in this video but pls feel free to ask below! 😍
And I was about to close my Adobe subscription, close my site and give up. However, your video tells me not to do it and to try again, maybe one day I will succeed in overcoming myself and taking better photos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Laura 🙏 for your motivation! Your videos are amazing and I am very happy that I chose to subscribe to such quality content. Good luck in everything you do!
Hi Ioan! What a meaningful message! Thank you! 🥺❤️ I’m glad I made you think twice. I know it’s hard and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. We just need to take one step at a time and enjoy the process. Easy to say, I know. But I did struggle a lot in the past with the exact same thing as you so I totally get you. 🙏🏼 Just keep at it! Take it slowly and keep following that path. ❤️ Thanks again for your message, I truly appreciate it. Big hug from London! And same to you, good luck with everything you do! 😊
@@Mega-knight_55 everything is going well, I had a few paid photo sessions, and I'm glad that my enthusiasm has returned.Every day I learn something new and I try to take as many photos as I can to improve my technique.And something else happens, I usually had a tendency to think too much when I had to take photos, but day by day it becomes more and more natural and that makes me very happy. I am aware that there are still years ahead of me and that everything happens slowly, but I try to enjoy every moment.
Laura, I just want to take the time to write this and say, thank you so much for sharing everything you’ve shared on your channel. I’ve been doing photography for over 3 years now but lacked the confidence to take action on building the business and putting myself out there, even though I was/am confident in my skills and the quality of my work. After all the time that’s passed, I’m finally at the point where I took I decided to take initiative and start learning everything I can about what it takes to maximize opportunity in the freelance photography world. I’ve learned so much valuable information from your videos which is special to me because with most of all of the prior videos with the same purpose and idea of teaching me how to be successful with this, you’re the first that I genuinely feel that I’ve learned very valuable and applicable information about how to go about forming my business, being someone as clueless as I am. Thank you, and best of wishes ! - Markku
I studied art many years ago, but use none of the skills in my present working life Portrait photography does really interest me and although new to your channel, I am finding your videos inspirational and giving me the push I needed
yes, me too! i majored in photography but couldn't figure out how to make a career out of it as i wasn't much into commercial photography. now with the internet, so many opps have opened up!
Thank you, Laura, for your videos. They are very informative and I'm working on my photography skills for a while now with professional equipment. I have been doing a maternity shoot and also a baby shoot with a 1-week-old baby which was very nice to do. I'm collaborating with a local photographer soon and looking forward to it.
You're very welcome! thanks for watching and for taking the time to let me know that you enjoy my channel. It motivates me a lot! ❤️ So nice to know that you're having shootings! 😍 Being active with your camera is what keeps the ball rolling! Keep it up and big big love from London! ❤️😊
Hello Laura. I just discover you and you are a fresh air. Love the way you explain and deliver your message. Your video brought me down to the ground and remember to do step by step. We all get overly excited when we get our first contrat or we get "photo". this is a reminder to me once again, slow and steady. Muchas Gracias Laura. P.S. started following you on Instagram and Vero 😁😉
I'm going through the time like that you've already gone. I rent a camera and single zoom lens, and buy some snacks and shoot it inside my room for creating my portfolio. I also do architectural, product, fine art and street photography. It's the toughest time in the beginning. Thank you Laura. This video can be helpful to a lot of emerging photographers out there.
Exactly! The hardest part is to shoot to grow portfolio and know what to shoot as well. It's all about experimenting, practising and choosing the best shots. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😍 Thank you!
Amazing amazing amazing video Laura! ❤You pointed so many things I needed to know and I struggle with. Mostly about how to write emails and the fact that I was pushing myself hard to focus on just one niche... You're totally right here! And I love more than one niche too. :) Gracias Laura!
Laura thank you so much for this video! I have been stopping myself from really going for it because of impostor syndrome and many other things and you are touching on so many things I'm wondering too!
Hi Des! This happens way too often right? This is literally me speaking to my younger self… I experienced so many obstacles and I really wanted to talk about them in this video to hopefully, motivate a little bit to those who are where I was before. I’m glad you can relate! ❤️ We are our worst enemies… I know… but we need to push and chase our goals. 😍
Están geniales todos los consejos que das. Mucha gente no habla de estas cosas y son súper importantes para los que empezamos en la fotografía. Gracias!😉
Awww amazing Lisa! So good to know that you enjoyed this video. I love to record outdoors in nature! 🥰 Till now it was real hard because the weather in London never helps. 😅 Glad you liked it! :) xx
Well done for such a fantastic job!! I find your experience and your advice really inspiring! The quality of your work is impeccable! Looking forward to seeing more videos!!! And defo giving a try Skill Share! I never heard of it until I saw this video!
Thank you so much Aldo! 😍 So happy to know that you enjoyed the video and you found it useful. Definitely give a go to Skillshare. Great platform for learn new creative skills! 😊 Big love and thanks for watching! xx
I just found your channel and sub’d! You said so many great things in this video. Thank you so much for sharing. The things you said are applicable for all content creators not just photographers! ALSO Your audio is fantastic!Would love to see a video on how you process/clean up your audio!
Hi India! Thank you so much! ❤️ So nice to know that you found my channel and you liked this video! :) As you said, these things are applicable to content creators as well. Thanks for subscribing! :) I’ll do a video showing my TH-cam gear soon and I’ll mention as well how I edit my audio. It’s quite simple. When using a mic the audio comes quote good. 😊 Thanks again for joining me here! ❤️
Super buenos todos los consejos que das! Si que es súper importante saber contactar clientes y a quién contactar. Y aprender cosas nuevas para mejorar es necesario para seguir creciendo. Gracias por el link de Skillshare! 👍
II like that you mention niches, I'll never understand why people who give advice stress so much on niches as if photographers can only make money in one area. The average person often doesn't even understand photography niches and will assume photographers are capable of shooting everything.
Exactly!! I was so focused on finding my niche till I found out it was silly. It's good to have a main one you love but totally right if shooting within others. More possibilities to earn money, more fun and more knowledge. 😊
Aww thank you! 😍 These links below are the best places where you can find paper backdrops. :) • Paper backdrops (USA & Worldwide): bhpho.to/3t2rA4t • Paper backdrops (UK): www.photography-backgrounds.co.uk/2.08-x-11metres.html • Manfrotto Paper backdrops: manfrotto.sjv.io/vnEDzN
Nice I am trying hard to get paying customers especially since I have bought 100k in camera gear, I would like to see moire videos on this topic thanks your very inspiring
Thank you so much! I know right? 😅 Now is everything about social media. To meet people, other creatives, to learn… I’m glad you enjoyed this video! 😊🙏🏼
Hahaha 😄 Not clickbait. These things are the main ones I wish I knew before, and I never heard of them when I needed it. So I thought it would help everyone out there in the situation I used to be. :) But regardless, glad you clicked! 😄❤️
What do you struggle the most when making a living with your camera? 📸 I hope I covered everything here in this video but pls feel free to ask below! 😍
Definitely with writing emails! and your free template to approach brands helped me a lot so thank you! Also for the Skillshare link 😍
So many challenges, but what you said about paralysis really resonated with me.
Educating clients about licensing and copyright. I refuse to get paid a day rate.
Getting clients
I struggle to advocate for myself eventhough I have solid proof of the necessary skills for photography.
And I was about to close my Adobe subscription, close my site and give up. However, your video tells me not to do it and to try again, maybe one day I will succeed in overcoming myself and taking better photos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Laura 🙏 for your motivation! Your videos are amazing and I am very happy that I chose to subscribe to such quality content. Good luck in everything you do!
Hi Ioan! What a meaningful message! Thank you! 🥺❤️ I’m glad I made you think twice. I know it’s hard and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. We just need to take one step at a time and enjoy the process. Easy to say, I know. But I did struggle a lot in the past with the exact same thing as you so I totally get you. 🙏🏼 Just keep at it! Take it slowly and keep following that path. ❤️ Thanks again for your message, I truly appreciate it. Big hug from London! And same to you, good luck with everything you do! 😊
How is it going? 😊
@@Mega-knight_55 everything is going well, I had a few paid photo sessions, and I'm glad that my enthusiasm has returned.Every day I learn something new and I try to take as many photos as I can to improve my technique.And something else happens, I usually had a tendency to think too much when I had to take photos, but day by day it becomes more and more natural and that makes me very happy. I am aware that there are still years ahead of me and that everything happens slowly, but I try to enjoy every moment.
Laura, I just want to take the time to write this and say, thank you so much for sharing everything you’ve shared on your channel. I’ve been doing photography for over 3 years now but lacked the confidence to take action on building the business and putting myself out there, even though I was/am confident in my skills and the quality of my work. After all the time that’s passed, I’m finally at the point where I took I decided to take initiative and start learning everything I can about what it takes to maximize opportunity in the freelance photography world.
I’ve learned so much valuable information from your videos which is special to me because with most of all of the prior videos with the same purpose and idea of teaching me how to be successful with this, you’re the first that I genuinely feel that I’ve learned very valuable and applicable information about how to go about forming my business, being someone as clueless as I am.
Thank you, and best of wishes !
- Markku
Thank you so much! You are motivating, indeed. Sometimes, just picking your camera and shooting randomly can remind you of how good you are 🙂
I studied art many years ago, but use none of the skills in my present working life
Portrait photography does really interest me and although new to your channel, I am finding your videos inspirational and giving me the push I needed
yes, me too! i majored in photography but couldn't figure out how to make a career out of it as i wasn't much into commercial photography. now with the internet, so many opps have opened up!
Thank you Laura.
You are an amazing tutor and mentor.
Thank you Laura, I needed to hear this!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. ❤️📸
you have been so helpful in my photography/videography journey
Thank you, Laura, for your videos. They are very informative and I'm working on my photography skills for a while now with professional equipment. I have been doing a maternity shoot and also a baby shoot with a 1-week-old baby which was very nice to do. I'm collaborating with a local photographer soon and looking forward to it.
You're very welcome! thanks for watching and for taking the time to let me know that you enjoy my channel. It motivates me a lot! ❤️ So nice to know that you're having shootings! 😍 Being active with your camera is what keeps the ball rolling! Keep it up and big big love from London! ❤️😊
good hook!
We get to be too comfortable with our full time job because we have money and we dont chase our dream. Damn Laura you pierced me right through!
Glad you can relate to this. That's been me for many years... so stuck in my comfort zone. I hope this video motivates a little! 😍❤️📸
You are soooo inspirational in a world that is becoming more and more difficult to get ahead !! Thank you :)
Thank you so much Andrew! This means a lot and motivates me even more to keep creating! 😍❤️🙏🏼
Hello Laura. I just discover you and you are a fresh air. Love the way you explain and deliver your message. Your video brought me down to the ground and remember to do step by step. We all get overly excited when we get our first contrat or we get "photo". this is a reminder to me once again, slow and steady.
Muchas Gracias Laura.
P.S. started following you on Instagram and Vero 😁😉
I'm going through the time like that you've already gone. I rent a camera and single zoom lens, and buy some snacks and shoot it inside my room for creating my portfolio. I also do architectural, product, fine art and street photography. It's the toughest time in the beginning. Thank you Laura. This video can be helpful to a lot of emerging photographers out there.
Exactly! The hardest part is to shoot to grow portfolio and know what to shoot as well. It's all about experimenting, practising and choosing the best shots. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😍 Thank you!
@@LauraBC You're welcome.
I totally agree with you about the niches.
Yes! I love shooting within a variety of niches and it gives you so much versatility as a photographer. Glad you can relate! :)
You're a wonderful person, full of espíritu mediterráneo haha
Thanks for everthing, greetings from MARRUECOS
Amazing amazing amazing video Laura! ❤You pointed so many things I needed to know and I struggle with. Mostly about how to write emails and the fact that I was pushing myself hard to focus on just one niche... You're totally right here! And I love more than one niche too. :) Gracias Laura!
Awww thank you so much Sara! 😍 I'm glad you could relate to these tips and this video helped you. ❤️
Laura thank you so much for this video! I have been stopping myself from really going for it because of impostor syndrome and many other things and you are touching on so many things I'm wondering too!
Hi Des! This happens way too often right? This is literally me speaking to my younger self… I experienced so many obstacles and I really wanted to talk about them in this video to hopefully, motivate a little bit to those who are where I was before. I’m glad you can relate! ❤️ We are our worst enemies… I know… but we need to push and chase our goals. 😍
Lots of great points to think about! thankyou! And lots moreof your videos to watch!
You are the first one I've seen who recommends the minimum things to start
Thank you so much! I really do enjoy your channel!
Están geniales todos los consejos que das. Mucha gente no habla de estas cosas y son súper importantes para los que empezamos en la fotografía. Gracias!😉
Muchas gracias! me alegro de que te haya gustado el video! :)
Just what I needed today Laura & I love the nature setting you chose to present these tips! Thank-you.
Awww amazing Lisa! So good to know that you enjoyed this video. I love to record outdoors in nature! 🥰 Till now it was real hard because the weather in London never helps. 😅 Glad you liked it! :) xx
What a great channel!! So nice to come across you on here. And great points you are making in this video 👏
Thank you so much Stine! 😍 I’m glad you liked this video and you enjoy my channel! Big love from London! ❤️📸
@@LauraBC So welcome! You are very inspiring! X
I am so thankful to have recently found your channel, I can relate to everything you just mentioned in this video.
thank you for your amazing energy!!!
😍 You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked the video! 🥰
Good advice... and congrats on hitting 10k! 🥳
Thank you so much Simon! 😍📸 Big hug! :)
Well done for such a fantastic job!! I find your experience and your advice really inspiring! The quality of your work is impeccable! Looking forward to seeing more videos!!!
And defo giving a try Skill Share! I never heard of it until I saw this video!
Thank you so much Aldo! 😍 So happy to know that you enjoyed the video and you found it useful. Definitely give a go to Skillshare. Great platform for learn new creative skills! 😊 Big love and thanks for watching! xx
Great video Laura - you present very well and with great enthusiasm
thank you very much Laura! The video is very encouraging! i love your videos!
You’re very welcome Thiago! Thank YOU for watching and your support. Super happy to have you around here knowing that you enjoy my videos! ❤️
Great Great info, happy I found your channel. 🙏🏿💯
Thank you so much Michael! 😍 So happy you found my channel too! ❤️ I hope you enjoy it!📸
I just found your channel and sub’d! You said so many great things in this video. Thank you so much for sharing. The things you said are applicable for all content creators not just photographers! ALSO Your audio is fantastic!Would love to see a video on how you process/clean up your audio!
Hi India! Thank you so much! ❤️ So nice to know that you found my channel and you liked this video! :) As you said, these things are applicable to content creators as well. Thanks for subscribing! :)
I’ll do a video showing my TH-cam gear soon and I’ll mention as well how I edit my audio. It’s quite simple. When using a mic the audio comes quote good. 😊 Thanks again for joining me here! ❤️
You are a blessing! Thank you
Your videos are soo good! I've been binge watching them all night. Great stuff and your personality is super relatable.
Thank you so much Rodney! So nice to know that you’re enjoying my channel and you can relate! Big love from London and thanks for being here! 😍❤️📸
This is such a wonderful video presentation.
Thank you so much 😊
Good advice, good energy.
Thank you so much Jose! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊📸
Tank you for the inspiration, Skillshare is clicked and I will try to push to get to some paid shoots moving forward.
Great tips here Laura! And thanks for the free month of Skillshare! ❤️
Thank you so much Tomasz! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the tips! 😄❤️
Hello Laura.
Thanks so much for your videos and advices! You are such an incredible and brilliant person!
Best regards.
Interesting videos. I'm into street photography currently, and portrait
Such good information Laura. You inspire 😊
Thank you so much Ian! 😍❤️📸
Super buenos todos los consejos que das! Si que es súper importante saber contactar clientes y a quién contactar. Y aprender cosas nuevas para mejorar es necesario para seguir creciendo. Gracias por el link de Skillshare! 👍
De nada! Me alegro un montón de que te haya gustado el video! 😍
inspiration, that's what I need, thanks
Really really good video! 😍
Thank you so much! Glad you’ve enjoyed it! 😍
Heey awesome video!! Which lens are u showcasing at the end? 😊
Your videos are very informative
Thank you Asif! 😊 I hope you enjoy my channel! :)
II like that you mention niches, I'll never understand why people who give advice stress so much on niches as if photographers can only make money in one area. The average person often doesn't even understand photography niches and will assume photographers are capable of shooting everything.
Exactly!! I was so focused on finding my niche till I found out it was silly. It's good to have a main one you love but totally right if shooting within others. More possibilities to earn money, more fun and more knowledge. 😊
hey my favorite mentor.......question, where can I get backdrops I see in your shoots to buy?
Aww thank you! 😍 These links below are the best places where you can find paper backdrops. :)
• Paper backdrops (USA & Worldwide): bhpho.to/3t2rA4t
• Paper backdrops (UK): www.photography-backgrounds.co.uk/2.08-x-11metres.html
• Manfrotto Paper backdrops: manfrotto.sjv.io/vnEDzN
Thanks much
Hello Beautiful!!!! Great video and very good advice for all beginners
Holaaaa! Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m glad you liked the video! :))) Big big hug! 📸
Thank you for doing this
You’re welcome Nick! I hope you enjoyed the video! 😊❤️
@@LauraBC I want to be as fiery 🔥 as you!
Nice I am trying hard to get paying customers especially since I have bought 100k in camera gear, I would like to see moire videos on this topic thanks your very inspiring
Great video 🙏🏼
Thank you so much Lola! 🥰❤️
I love u I swear lol great advice
Hahaha thank you! Big love to you too! ❤️ I hope you enjoy my channel! :))
I got the free month still, today, October, 2023 6:42 thanks Laura
I am a new for photography, do you recommend Sony 6600 for a beginner?
Yea definitely or if you want something a bit cheaper go with the Sony a6000 that’s what I have currently!
❤thank you
Omg I needed to find you.
Great video! What would we do without social media!? lol
Thank you so much! I know right? 😅 Now is everything about social media. To meet people, other creatives, to learn… I’m glad you enjoyed this video! 😊🙏🏼
Wow Laura I have a full time job (paralysis)🙆🏻♀️
💓💓💓
Thank you Patrick! 😊❤️
😍♥️
Hello, Do you have content in Spanish?
Hola Francisco! No… Decidí hacer mi canal en inglés, ya que llevo 9 años en Londres. 🙏🏼
The title sounds like clickbait... let's click.
Hahaha 😄 Not clickbait. These things are the main ones I wish I knew before, and I never heard of them when I needed it. So I thought it would help everyone out there in the situation I used to be. :) But regardless, glad you clicked! 😄❤️
Paralysis and GAS are the main reasons to prevent yourself from doing the right thing; making pictures. Believe me, I know ;-)
Yep, I can totally relate to both. 😅