Start Your Photography Business: A Photography Course

A step-by-step guide to launching your own successful photography business!

What you'll learn
You will learn everything you need to start a successful photography business
You will learn best practices for each step of a photography gig - from booking the client to final delivery
You will learn business basics such as registering a business name, getting a business license and tax ID, and choosing a structure
You will learn how to set prices, what equipment you need and how to find your first clients
You will learn how to create a website and portfolio that gets you more clients
You will learn how to expand your online presence with Instagram, Facebook, Google, Yelp and more
You will learn how to set up a proper business with accounting, insurance and tax tips
Requirements
You should already have a basic understanding of photography (this is not a course that will teach you how to become a photographer).
You should be ready to put in enough time and effort to grow your own business (this is not easy and will take time)
You do not need any business experience, we'll show you everything you need to get started
Description
You want to make money with your photography, right?This is the perfect course to help you launch your own photography business, and we're so glad that you're here.We've created a complete blueprint to every aspect of running a successful business, and it's all here in this course. From the business side of things like registration, licenses and taxes to the marketing side of things like getting your first clients, creating a website and setting prices, you'll learn it all with this course.Once you enroll, you'll get access to a downloadable workbook that includes action items, helpful tips and resources. Using the workbook together with the courses video lectures and case studies should make it easier than ever to get your business up and running.You'll have your business up and running in no time!What do we cover in this course?Kinds of photography businessesChoosing your business name & structureBusiness registration, tax IDs, licenses and bank accountsBuilding a business websiteSetting your pricesDesigning a portfolio that sellsEquipment you need to get startedHow to get your first paying clientsGetting listed on Google Maps and search resultsExpanding your online presence with modern marketing techniquesTips for every step of a paid photography shootScaling your businessand so much more!Our goal is that by the end of this course, you'll have a photography business of your own. If there's anything we can do to make this course better for you, just let us know. As instructors we will continue to update this course with any latest skills or practices that will benefit you.Our happiness guarantee…We have a 30-day 100% money back guarantee, so if you aren't happy with your purchase, we will refund your course - no questions asked!We can't wait to see you in the course!Enroll now, and we'll help you start a photography business of your own!Phil & Will

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Starting a Photography Business

Lecture 1 Welcome to Class | Photography Business Course

Lecture 2 DOWNLOAD: Course Workbook | Photography Business Course

Lecture 3 DOWNLOAD: Activity Workbook | Photography Business Course

Lecture 4 Why Do You Want to Start a Photography Business? | Photography Business Course

Lecture 5 Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience | Photography Business Course

Lecture 6 What Kind of Photography Business Do You Want to Start?

Lecture 7 Important Personal Note from Instructor Will | Photography Business Course

Lecture 8 Case Study: Starting a Photography Business | Photography Business Course

Lecture 9 Join the Official Student Photography Group | Photography Business Course

Section 2: Basics of Starting a Photography Business

Lecture 10 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 11 Choose Your Business Name | Photography Business Course

Lecture 12 Choose Your Business Structure | Photography Business Course

Lecture 13 Register Your Business Name | Photography Business Course

Lecture 14 Get Your Federal Tax ID | Photography Business Course

Lecture 15 Get Your Business License | Photography Business Course

Lecture 16 Get Your Business Bank Account | Photography Business Course

Lecture 17 Register Your Online Accounts - Domain Name & Social Media

Lecture 18 Branding Your Business | Photography Business Course

Lecture 19 Set Your Prices | Photography Business Course

Lecture 20 Example of a Price List | Photography Business Course

Lecture 21 The Photography Gear You Need to Start a Business | Photography Business Course

Lecture 22 Case Study: Business Basics | Photography Business Course

Lecture 23 Case Study: Will's Equipment | Photography Business Course

Lecture 24 COURSE BREAK: Check Out Our Ultimate Resource for New Photographers

Section 3: Get Your First Paying Clients

Lecture 25 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 26 You Need to Prove Yourself | Photography Business Course

Lecture 27 The Best Place to Find Your First Clients | Photography Business Course

Lecture 28 What to Charge for Your First Clients | Photography Business Course

Lecture 29 Intro to the 'ON SET' Lectures | Photography Business Course

Lecture 30 ON SET - Partnering with Other Creatives | Photography Business Course

Lecture 31 ON SET - Getting Work in a Competitive Environment | Photography Business Course

Lecture 32 Important Note About Shooting Wisely | Photography Business Course

Lecture 33 Case Study: Getting Your First Clients | Photography Business Course

Lecture 34 Case Study: Think Creatively to Build Your Portfolio & Get Your First Clients

Section 4: Create Your Photography Business Website

Lecture 35 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 36 The Best Website Platforms for Photographers | Photography Business Course

Lecture 37 What You Need to Put on Your Website | Photography Business Course

Lecture 38 Tips for Designing the Perfect Portfolio | Photography Business Course

Lecture 39 Case Study: Looking at Photography Websites | Photography Business Course

Section 5: Expanding Your Online Presence

Lecture 40 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 41 Use Instagram to Grow Your Business | Photography Business Course

Lecture 42 Use Facebook to Grow Your Business | Photography Business Course

Lecture 43 Get Your My Google Business Listing | Photography Business Course

Lecture 44 Get Your Yelp Business Page | Photography Business Course

Lecture 45 Create Profiles on Photographer Review Sites | Photography Business Course

Lecture 46 Find Work on Freelancer Job Sites | Photography Business Course

Lecture 47 Use Craigslist to Find Initial Work | Photography Business Course

Lecture 48 Case Study: Expanding Your Online Presence | Photography Business Course

Section 6: The Photography Business Workflow

Lecture 49 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 50 Step 1 - Meeting Your Client | Photography Business Course

Lecture 51 Step 2 - Booking Your Client | Photography Business Course

Lecture 52 Example of a Contract | Photography Business Course

Lecture 53 Example of an Invoice | Photography Business Course

Lecture 54 Step 3 - The Shoot | Photography Business Course

Lecture 55 Step 4 - Editing / Post | Photography Business Course

Lecture 56 Step 5 - Final Delivery | Photography Business Course

Lecture 57 ON SET - Overview of Will's Headshot Shoot | Photography Business Course

Lecture 58 Example of Will's Email Directions | Photography Business Course

Lecture 59 ON SET - Will's Backdrop Placement | Photography Business Course

Lecture 60 ON SET - Using Paper Backdrop Rolls | Photography Business Course

Lecture 61 ON SET - Adding a Back Light | Photography Business Course

Lecture 62 ON SET - Interacting with Clients (See Will In Action!)

Lecture 63 Case Study: The Business Workflow | Photography Business Course

Section 7: Scaling Your Business with Better Infrastructure

Lecture 64 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 65 Using Podio to Keep Track of Everything | Photography Business Course

Lecture 66 Business Insurance | Photography Business Course

Lecture 67 Accounting | Photography Business Course

Lecture 68 Taxes | Photography Business Course

Lecture 69 Scaling Up Your Prices | Photography Business Course

Lecture 70 Attending Conferences and Meetups | Photography Business Course

Lecture 71 Case Study: Continued Business Growth | Photography Business Course

Lecture 72 Case Study: Running a Wedding Photography Business as a Side Business

Section 8: Selling Your Prints

Lecture 73 Introduction to this Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 74 Why Should You Sell Your Prints | Photography Business Course

Lecture 75 Choose the Best Printer | Photography Business Course

Lecture 76 How to Price Your Prints | Photography Business Course

Lecture 77 Where to Sell Your Prints Online | Photography Business Course

Lecture 78 Selling Your Prints in Person | Photography Business Course

Lecture 79 Wrapping Up This Section | Photography Business Course

Section 9: Conclusion

Lecture 80 Will's Tips for Personal and Creative Well-Being | Photography Business Course

Lecture 81 Thank You Video | Photography Business Course

Section 10: Free Lightroom Presets

Lecture 82 Welcome to the Lightroom Presets Section | Photography Business Course

Lecture 83 How to Install Presets in Any Version of Lightroom | Photography Business Course

Lecture 84 Preset Pack 1: Flat Matte Style | Photography Business Course

Lecture 85 Preset Pack 2: Street Grunge Style | Photography Business Course

Lecture 86 Preset Pack 3: Bold Contrast & Colors | Photography Business Course

Lecture 87 Preset Pack 4: Light & Airy | Photography Business Course

Lecture 88 Preset Pack 5: Vintage Vibes | Photography Business Course

Lecture 89 Preset Pack 6: Desaturated Colors | Photography Business Course

Lecture 90 Preset Pack 7: Black & White | Photography Business Course

Lecture 91 Preset Pack 8: HDR Nature Pop | Photography Business Course

Lecture 92 Preset Pack 9: Tropical Teals & Oranges

Section 11: Bonuses from Video School

Lecture 93 Bonus Lecture: Take Your Photography Further with Phil & Video School

Photographers who want to make money with their skills,Wedding Photographers,Portrait & Headshot Photographers,Food & Product Photographers,Journalistic Photographers