{"id":927,"date":"2014-04-30T09:09:23","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T09:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wordpress\/?p=927"},"modified":"2022-02-17T15:06:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T20:06:05","slug":"10-must-haves-for-starting-your-photography-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/10-must-haves-for-starting-your-photography-business\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Must-Haves For Starting Your Photography Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you\u2019re finally ready to make the leap from hobby photographer to professional business person, you\u2019re going to need a few basics, like a camera and probably some photo editing tools. But odds are, you\u2019ve already got those. In addition to those foundational elements, the difference between photography businesses that succeed and those that don\u2019t are a little more nuanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 10 must-have components you\u2019ll need to start your photography business \u2014 for real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-something-to-sell\">1. Something to Sell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a question of having photography skills, or a matter of having the time to go out on jobs. Having&nbsp;something to sell means having a product that is unique and offers potential clients a service they can\u2019t get elsewhere. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/make-money-making-art-ann-rea?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artist Ann Rea<\/a> suggests utilizing the \u201cSWOT\u201d method: Identifying your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Survey the current market in your area, identify who else offers similar services, highlight your strengths, and decide exactly which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/17-types-of-photography-which-niche-is-right-for-you\/\">types of photography<\/a> you&#8217;ll be practicing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-gear\">2. Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a lot of gear, or even the most expensive gear &#8212; but you will need the basics for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/best-mirrorless-cameras-for-professionals\/\">photography<\/a> and business. Aside from shooting and editing, you\u2019ll also need tools for marketing and accounting, many of which you can get for a relatively low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/small-business-finance-basics-quickbooks-and-beyond-ken-boyd?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickBooks<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/microsoft-office-creative-pros-alicia-katz-pollock?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office for Mac<\/a>, making sure you\u2019re familiar with the business tools you\u2019ll need is an essential first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-a-budget\">3. A Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal finance can feel like a big barrier to starting a business, but rather than looking at roadblocks, finance expert <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/personal-finance-artists-freelancers-galia-gichon?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galia Gichon recommends<\/a> setting goals and sticking with them. Decide where you\u2019d like your business to be in six months or a year, then approach it in what she calls \u201cbite-sized pieces, dollar-specific amount.\u201d You may even consider <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/fund-your-business-growth-susan-schreter?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seeking outside funding<\/a>. And if you need help? Consult a personal finance expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-a-marketing-plan\">4. A Marketing Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your product is ready to be unleashed upon the world, and you\u2019re prepared to handle the business element, it\u2019s time to figure out how people will find out about what you\u2019re doing. Consider <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/smart-pr-artists-entrepreneurs-and-small-business-ryan-holiday?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what kind of PR<\/a> you want, and what tools you\u2019ll use, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/effective-e-mail-and-newsletter-marketing-jeff-goins?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email marketing<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a direct, personal approach to reaching your audience \u2014 and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/courses\/building-your-audience-live-video-casey-zeman?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video content<\/a>, which can help your potential clients feel like they have a better idea of your services before they book you. There are plenty of resources available to help you make sales and find clients, but just setting up a Facebook page and letting it sit isn\u2019t going to be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-a-web-presence\">5. A Web Presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you need a website and social media. When potential clients Google around, if you\u2019re not a top hit, they can\u2019t find you. Blogging, Tweeting, and generally keeping up with internet trends is essential; Be where your potential clients are (wedding photography? Start a few Pinterest boards. Outdoor and travel? Get on Tumblr), and they\u2019ll be able to find you, too. Here\u2019s a pro-tip from Duct Tape Marketing co-founder John Jantsch: <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.creativelive.com\/content-marketing-tips-growing-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use WordPress<\/a>, which he calls the most powerful tool for building content and acing SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-a-social-plan\">6. A Social Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-make-a-photography-portfolio\/\">got a website<\/a> and you\u2019ve got all of the social media pages ready to go. But how do you be a good&nbsp;community member? To read more about why community matters, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.chasejarvis.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/more-than-content-its-community-thats-king-aka-how-to-cultivate-online-relationships-stuff-that-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this interview<\/a> between CreativeLive CEO Chase Jarvis and social marketing expert Brendan Gahan, who lays out some of the smartest social media tools a small business can employ, and how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-friends\">7. Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends are good for a few reasons. First, they can help you populate your aforementioned social media pages (Facebook, for example, requires that at least 25 people like a brand page). But more importantly, they can support your endeavor, help you spread the word, and maybe even lend their knowledge. Got a pal who\u2019s also an accountant? You may want to propose a barter of services come tax season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-a-thick-skin\">8. A Thick Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a new business is hard, and you may take some lumps. You may even sometimes feel like a failure. But it\u2019s how you deal with them that will define your business. \u201cWhat is failure? We fail and then we climb back up.\u201d says <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.creativelive.com\/photographer-sue-bryce-overcoming-fear\/?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master photographer Sue Bryce<\/a>. Those first not-great Yelp reviews can sting, but take them as a growth opportunity, not a reason to give up. Learn from your mistakes, shrug off hurtful words that aren\u2019t constructive, and keep moving along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-influencers\">9. Influencers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography may seem like a lone-wolf pursuit, but it\u2019s better executed when you\u2019re part of a pack. Identify who you look up to, and be a part of a community that drives you. In <a href=\"http:\/\/seen.co\/event\/sxsw-keynote%3A-austin-kleon-austin-tx-2014-6468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his keynote at SXSW 2014<\/a>, artist and author Austin Kleon mentioned composer Brian Eno\u2019s concept of a \u201cscenius,\u201d which is a \u201ccommunal form of the concept of the genius.\u201d Instead of working as an independent rogue, find people whose work you love and borrow inspiration. Collaboration, <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.creativelive.com\/photographers-need-collaborate-not-compete\/?utm_campaign=adorama&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;utm_content=photo_biz&amp;utm_term=ad-biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rather than competition<\/a>, will drive you far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-confidence\">10. Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one else is going to believe in your business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-desirable-qualities-every-good-photographer\/\">as much as you are<\/a>. All the fancy gear, pretty websites, and Twitter followers in the world won\u2019t help drive business if you can\u2019t sell it \u2014 and really believe in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\">When you\u2019re finally ready to make the leap from hobby photographer to professional business person, you\u2019re going to need a few basics, like a camera and probably some photo editing tools.&nbsp;<\/span>Here are the 10 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