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Starting a Photography Business: FREE COURSE
Taking photos alone ISN'T enough when Starting a Photography Business
Starting a photography business can be overwhelming, with seemingly endless tasks to accomplish. However, it’s important to focus on the actions that will truly help you establish and grow your business in the long term.
While creating social media pages and filing for a private company, may seem like good first steps, they won’t necessarily lead to success on their own.
It’s important to develop a solid business plan, identify your target audience, and invest in quality equipment and marketing strategies that will set you apart from competitors.
Starting a Photography Business Course
Welcome to this FREE Course on starting a photography business! I’m Gideon van Niekerk, a successful photography business owner, and I’m thrilled to present this class to you.
This course aims to guide you through a step-by-step process to launch your own business. By the end of the course, you’ll have your business up and running, knowing all the necessary steps to take, from forming a business to setting up a website, pricing, and equipment.
Please note that this course is not intended for beginners who want to learn how to take great photos but for photographers ready to take their skills to the next level.
For those interested in learning photography basics, we have other courses available.
Throughout this course, we’ll cover basic lessons on starting a photography business and offer tips and advice on each topic. At the end of each section, I’ll provide a case study of my business, which I built from scratch. Real-world examples will help you put all the tips and advice into practice.
Thank you for joining, and I’m thrilled to have you here!
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2.1 Unleash Your Creativity: 5 Steps to Choosing a Photography Business Name
2.2 Photography Business: LLC vs Sole Proprietorship – What You Need to Know
2.3 Inspired 101 Guide: How to Apply for an EIN with the IRS
2.4 Get your photography business license
2.5 Get your business bank account
2.6 Register your domain name
2.7 Register your social media accounts
2.8 Branding your business
2.9 Set your prices
2.10 The photography gear you need to start a business
3.1 You need to prove yourself
3.2 The best places to find your first clients
3.3 What to charge for your fist clients
3.4 Imporatnt note about shooting wisely
4.1 The best website platforms for photography
4.2 What you need to put on your website
4.3 Tips for designing the perfect portfolio
5.1 Use instagram to grow your business
5.2 Use facebook to grow your business
5.3 Get your my google business listing
5.4 Get your Yelp business page
5.5 Create profiles on photographer review sites
5.6 Find work on freelancer job sites
5.7 Use craiglist to find initial work
6.1 Meeting your clients
6.2 Booking your clients
6.3 The Shoot
6.4 Editing / Post
6.5 Final Delivery
7.1 Using padio to keep track of everything
7.2 Business Insurance
7.3 Accounting
7.4 Taxes
7.5 Scaling up your photos
7.6 Attending conferences and meetups
8.1 Why should you sell your prints
8.2 Choose the best printer
8.3 How to price your prints
8.4 Where to sell your prints online
8.5 Selling your prints in person
9.1 Tips for Personal and Creative Wellbeing
You have THREE Options
DO NOTHING: You can continue on the same path you’ve been following until now. However, it’s important to recognize that if you’ve sought out this site, chances are good that maintaining the status quo isn’t your preferred choice.
KEEP ON SEARCHING: It’s important to continue searching and educating yourself on photography, even if you feel like you’ve found all the necessary resources. With an abundance of websites dedicated to photography, there may be valuable insights and tips that you haven’t come across yet. While our blog and resources provide a great starting point for your photography business, keeping an open mind and continuing to explore can only benefit your skills and knowledge in the long run.
TAKE ACTION: If you’re a beginner photographer, why not start with a free course designed just for you? With exclusive lessons, you’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to get started and see results right away. Whether it’s landing a new client or revamping your business in just one week, the possibilities are endless when you take that first step forward.
TOP Essential Resources
Access to the best resources can be a game-changer when starting a photography business. It can mean the difference between success and failure in a highly competitive industry.
My goal is to provide photographers with helpful tools and information to make more money doing what they love. By shortcutting the competition with top-notch resources, you can achieve financial freedom while pursuing your passion for photography!
BONUS!! Getting STARTED Email Course
Looking for a way to boost your business skills without breaking the bank? Look no further… We got you covered with our our FREE 7 Days Course! With daily, self-guided lessons that add up to a wealth of valuable information, you can improve your knowledge and take charge of your future, all on your own time.
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Here’s what you’ll learn and do:
Day 1: Defining your ideal clients and serving them well
Day 2: Differentiating yourself for success
Day 3: Setting up your client expectations
Day 4: Being confident in your own skills and pricing
Day 5: Using social media to rake in new clients
Day 6: STOP chasing clients. Create content that everyone wants
Day 7: Dominate Google with your niche and services
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Take the first step towards building a successful photography business with True Photos. Our expert advice and support are tailored for beginners, helping you lay a solid foundation for your career. Let us be your partner in building a thriving photography business.