Listen, I know starting your own photography business can be scary and overwhelming, but there are some practical steps you can take to get things off the ground! Not only do you want to do it right, but you want to do it well. Today I'll talk about some key things I would do to start a photography business in 2022. You can turn your hobby into a thriving business. Utilize others' tips and experience so you don't make the same mistakes they did. Here's a few business pointers I would do right away…
Start an Email List
Email marketing is not dead. In fact, I think this is probably the first thing that you should do! When I began I wish I started this sooner. It's the easiest way to reach people. You are guaranteed to land in their inbox unlike frustrating algorithms on social media. If you don't know which software to go with, I suggest Flodesk. It's my FAVE for multiple reasons. It's easy to use and it's been called the “canva” of email platforms. Basically that means it's beautiful, convenient and professional!
Get Registered
In order for you to be taking paying clients you should be an LLC or a Sole Proprietor! This makes you a legal business and hey if we're talking about what the first steps to start a business in 2022 this is a big one. While we're talking about “getting legit” you ought to have a contract in place as well. This protects you and your clients through the entire process of photography. There are quite a few out there if you don't have one and I've got one in my shop as well. It was approved by a lawyer and combed through so you don't have to do the work of figuring out what's needed. I use it for every session I shoot. You can grab that contract HERE!
I've got more business pointers in the video below so be sure to check it out. I've also included some resources to help you and your photography business including free resources, discount links to my favorite softwares and a FREE class: 5 Steps to Launching Your Photography Side-Gig! 2022 is the year to make things official and I'd love to help you along the way.
More Resources:
+Mom Photography 101 Facebook Group
+Flodesk
+Dubsado
+Honeybook
+Shootproof
+Portrait Contract Template
not sure where to begin?
here's a great place to start
Get practical business advice (did we mention, *free?*) every week to help you grow a thriving, profitable photography business! From behind-the-scenes editing tips, to posing and marketing - here are some of our most popular posts!
behind the lens
our *behind-the-scenes* membership program
Behind the Lens is our BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP program geared towards family photographers! Each month our members receive a behind-the-scenes video of me shooting a REAL family session. As a bonus, I also include an EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS each month teaching on business topics I don't teach anywhere else! As our MOST AFFORDABLE, value-packed educational resource in our shop, it's a no-brainer for anyone looking to level up their family photography game! Join me every month behind the lens.
be my virtual shadow and learn while you watch me shoot real family sessions!
give me access!
