when you said, "you won't believe how many people go to Best Buy & buy a cameras & then tell people they're taking portrait clients" I was like why is he talking directly to me right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫣 great video!
hello EVAN I love the way you present our work please travel to south africa and experience our photography business its hard this side we need your opinion thanks i know you will reply.
Please teach me, I really want to start my photography career but have no idea where to start, i am 27 single mom currently homeless and wanting to make a future for me and my daughter. i really would love to do weddings/ family shoots. But what i am really passionate about is humans of new york style addressing the stigma around homelessness and the ignorance that comes with it. as well as a wake up call. I am looking for a mentor, how to start a business and what to do
Work for free.. yeah. I wonder how many car mechanics, dentists, hair dressers, architects, plumbers, electricians, doctors etc. would work for free… …just to prove that they are worthy…. This advice is exactly what killed the visual art industry. People don't respect the work of visual artists because of this approach.. Also, so many clients expect you to redo everything for free, especially in the graphic industry, and it's also because of this attitude. My favourite line is: "can you photograph this-and-that, it's only half an hour, and in exchange we'll give you credit on our social media channel." Yeah, sure… Do NOT to work for free. Period
Thanks for this! After life steered me away from photography plans coming out of high school, I’ve decided that I’m going to pursue it as a business. this was super helpful for validating my thought processing through this!
Looking for a plumber that is starting out and most importantly willing to WORK FOR FREE. in return, to help them pay their bills and for their expensive equipment i will tag them on my instagram feed.
1. Build up a skill (landscape, portrait, lifestyle etc.) 2. identify your dream client 3. Network with your Dream Client 4. Prove your value (free trials) 5. Social Proof (portfolio) 6. Be nice to work with
Not just some tips on how to start a photography business but very valuable life advices Evan. In any work or business it's not always what you know but who you know. Also being always on time, friendly, open and honest, professional and all the other things you mentioned really help with progression in any work, business or life in general. Great video, simple, slick and to the point. 👏
Hi Evan! I want to ask about gear redundancy I’m a wedding photographer and right now i’m using macbook pro solely as my main computer. Also i only used my Sony A7RIII as my only and main camera. For redundancy, which one do you think that i need to invest to add another gesr first, the camera or the computer (probably desktop-based like mac studio). Thankyou, Evan!
Awesome. Now how do I get people to stop asking me to take photos of "whatever" for them? For example I do urban street photography& landscapes now a friend is mad because I won't shoot their wedding next month. Lol
I would like to try running a business in portrait photography, though I enjoy street photography most. (Is street photography marketable?) But I can see myself enjoying making photo portraits of different people for use in marketing, some modeling, or any kind of portrait photography that takes place in an urban environment. I get the feeling I will enjoy family, maternity, senior photography, etc for a while but may possibly get bored of it fast.
Is it strongly recommended that you have a lot of friends or close friends to better market yourself other than social media? I don't have that many close friends where I live and it seems like you need to get noticed by word of mouth. Also doesn't help that I am introverted, kind of shy. But I can be energetic when I am comfortable around people I am used to. My photos don't get that many likes by my Facebook friends, (most of them I never met in person) but they sometimes get a decent amount of attention when I post in different groups. The photography group of my city does promote my photos for a Photo Of The Week newsletter more than others if that helps.
Man, I am watching you for couple years and now I am in ATL myself, it’s even hard to imagine that this is true . Me and my girlfriend left our home country Ukraine due to horrific situation there. I was hoping that my relocation would happen under different circumstances but it is what it is. You inspired me to buy my first mirrorless camera, I hope to get some great shots here in US
Great advice! It's so annoying seeing people get their first camera and start advertising for paid photoshoots. No experience with the camera and no experience with editing photos. I know someone who tried to start a photography business by using only their iPhone with portrait mode. I blocked them. lol
Thanks so much for this one, some really great points, especially the shooting something you enjoy and not just shooting everything. I actually don't shoot for business anymore I ended up in the video editing world but am so keen to get back into photography again, I really enjoy being around and working with people and in the real world rather then just editing in the box all day. I have not been a good business person really so definitely been appreciating your videos, I also come from a creative /artistic background so found the business side of things trying. I have a question and I know it depends on various things but if I wanted to get back into the photography world my camera and lenses are well old now and shot them to death, I know I have the skills but don't have the equipment, would you recommend taking a loan to get some decentish gear even if some of it is secondhand, it's really something that's been on my mind for a while now but haven't made a decision so it's about time I guess.. Anyhow appreciate your vids I definitely relate to them..
Very good lesson. Its harder to overcome a bad reputation for quality work than to learn to do quality work in the first place. I met someone who decided to be a professional event photographer & shared their images to a group. They were not great. An experienced (20 plus years) event photographer told them he thought they had potential & offered them to be a second photographer at some shoots (unpaid) to learn & build a portfolio. The amateur was insulted because their work was good enough (their words) . If someone had made this offer to me when I still thought I could have been good enough to be a professional, I would have been thrilled.
Thank you for watching!!
when you said, "you won't believe how many people go to Best Buy & buy a cameras & then tell people they're taking portrait clients" I was like why is he talking directly to me right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫣 great video!
hello EVAN I love the way you present our work please travel to south africa and experience our photography business its hard this side we need your opinion thanks i know you will reply.
the rapper that you did free work give you any paid work after he blew up.
Please teach me, I really want to start my photography career but have no idea where to start, i am 27 single mom currently homeless and wanting to make a future for me and my daughter. i really would love to do weddings/ family shoots. But what i am really passionate about is humans of new york style addressing the stigma around homelessness and the ignorance that comes with it. as well as a wake up call. I am looking for a mentor, how to start a business and what to do
Great video.
Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Business = people 💯
Free Is Key
Work for free.. yeah. I wonder how many car mechanics, dentists, hair dressers, architects, plumbers, electricians, doctors etc. would work for free… …just to prove that they are worthy…. This advice is exactly what killed the visual art industry. People don't respect the work of visual artists because of this approach.. Also, so many clients expect you to redo everything for free, especially in the graphic industry, and it's also because of this attitude. My favourite line is: "can you photograph this-and-that, it's only half an hour, and in exchange we'll give you credit on our social media channel." Yeah, sure… Do NOT to work for free. Period
Don't assume that the photography that you're interested in will be by default profitable financially.
Look for a less exploited niche.
Thanks for this! After life steered me away from photography plans coming out of high school, I’ve decided that I’m going to pursue it as a business. this was super helpful for validating my thought processing through this!
Has anyone started a photography business with a Sony A6400? even though mega pixel count can be key.
man shout to Evan Ranft always making quality content
Looking for a plumber that is starting out and most importantly willing to WORK FOR FREE.
in return, to help them pay their bills and for their expensive equipment i will tag them on my instagram feed.
Thank you
Thank you brother!
Dope to see you shoot some stuff for wolf dog!
Man I love shooting wildlife but these dang bears won’t return my calls for work after my first free shoot
1. Build up a skill (landscape, portrait, lifestyle etc.)
2. identify your dream client
3. Network with your Dream Client
4. Prove your value (free trials)
5. Social Proof (portfolio)
6. Be nice to work with
Back with a banger!
Not just some tips on how to start a photography business but very valuable life advices Evan. In any work or business it's not always what you know but who you know. Also being always on time, friendly, open and honest, professional and all the other things you mentioned really help with progression in any work, business or life in general. Great video, simple, slick and to the point. 👏
What keeps you inspired?
That last step.!!
Hi Evan! I want to ask about gear redundancy I’m a wedding photographer and right now i’m using macbook pro solely as my main computer. Also i only used my Sony A7RIII as my only and main camera. For redundancy, which one do you think that i need to invest to add another gesr first, the camera or the computer (probably desktop-based like mac studio). Thankyou, Evan!
Looking Ripped in this video man 💪🏻 💪🏻 🔥
What boots are those in the thumbnail?
Some great tips here Evan! I’ve recently built a Squarespace Portfolio with a goal of trying to earn some supplemental income with my photography.
Super proud of his seamaster
Just very solid & clear executable advice! Very well done.
What if they don't give you the tag like you asked for ?
Thank you for the video, looking to make the leap into it full time. Love your work💯
Awesome. Now how do I get people to stop asking me to take photos of "whatever" for them? For example I do urban street photography& landscapes now a friend is mad because I won't shoot their wedding next month. Lol
I would like to try running a business in portrait photography, though I enjoy street photography most. (Is street photography marketable?) But I can see myself enjoying making photo portraits of different people for use in marketing, some modeling, or any kind of portrait photography that takes place in an urban environment. I get the feeling I will enjoy family, maternity, senior photography, etc for a while but may possibly get bored of it fast.
Is it strongly recommended that you have a lot of friends or close friends to better market yourself other than social media? I don't have that many close friends where I live and it seems like you need to get noticed by word of mouth. Also doesn't help that I am introverted, kind of shy. But I can be energetic when I am comfortable around people I am used to. My photos don't get that many likes by my Facebook friends, (most of them I never met in person) but they sometimes get a decent amount of attention when I post in different groups. The photography group of my city does promote my photos for a Photo Of The Week newsletter more than others if that helps.
Man, I am watching you for couple years and now I am in ATL myself, it’s even hard to imagine that this is true . Me and my girlfriend left our home country Ukraine due to horrific situation there. I was hoping that my relocation would happen under different circumstances but it is what it is. You inspired me to buy my first mirrorless camera, I hope to get some great shots here in US
Great advice! It's so annoying seeing people get their first camera and start advertising for paid photoshoots. No experience with the camera and no experience with editing photos. I know someone who tried to start a photography business by using only their iPhone with portrait mode. I blocked them. lol
Hello..how are you doing??
Had to watch this twice. Inspired me to really make my photography a business. First steps start today. 🥂
BRO SOLID TIPS
Yooooo – love that you're Atlanta based (or were haha) – same here. Hit me up if ya ever want to talk shop / meet up!
Pro tip @ 4:20 💯
Hey could you make a video setting up a Squarespace website for photographers
Thanks so much for this one, some really great points, especially the shooting something you enjoy and not just shooting everything. I actually don't shoot for business anymore I ended up in the video editing world but am so keen to get back into photography again, I really enjoy being around and working with people and in the real world rather then just editing in the box all day. I have not been a good business person really so definitely been appreciating your videos, I also come from a creative /artistic background so found the business side of things trying. I have a question and I know it depends on various things but if I wanted to get back into the photography world my camera and lenses are well old now and shot them to death, I know I have the skills but don't have the equipment, would you recommend taking a loan to get some decentish gear even if some of it is secondhand, it's really something that's been on my mind for a while now but haven't made a decision so it's about time I guess.. Anyhow appreciate your vids I definitely relate to them..
Practice consistently! Another great video!
Great video 🔥
Very good lesson.
Its harder to overcome a bad reputation for quality work than to learn to do quality work in the first place.
I met someone who decided to be a professional event photographer & shared their images to a group. They were not great. An experienced (20 plus years) event photographer told them he thought they had potential & offered them to be a second photographer at some shoots (unpaid) to learn & build a portfolio. The amateur was insulted because their work was good enough (their words) .
If someone had made this offer to me when I still thought I could have been good enough to be a professional, I would have been thrilled.
And I have been wondering about that hat.