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  • error4051@alien.top
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    BtoPhotographyCustomer didn't expect my prices
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    11 months ago

    If you’re shooting professionally there should always be a contractual agreement outlining what you and your client expects and how much it is going to cost them.

    If you are not doing this you are not professional and leave yourself open to all sorts of trouble.

    Even if you are shooting for free, you should still have a contractual agreement.
















  • error4051@alien.top
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    BtoPhotographymaking the jump to full time
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    1 year ago

    If you can, seriously think about a business and marketing course. The months spent doing this will really pay out later.

    On average a new company loses money the first year, can break even year two, three and starts to profit year four.

    You should be comfortable that you can run for at least three years without turning a profit.

    The fact your wife has said she is happy and supports the idea is wonderful. I suggest you sit down and work out the costs involved in running your business for at least three years.

    Going full time pro involves, registering the business, doing accounts, marketing, website management, personal liability insurance, gear insurance, different vehicle insurance for professional use and occasionally a little bit of photography.

    Be prepared to work twice as many hours than your previous day job plus weekends. In my experience, there is nothing more rewarding than working for yourself. If you both go in to this with your eyes open you’ll be able to make a living from your photography.

    All the best to you. Good luck in your venture.