Cheers to 5 Years in Business!

Reflecting on 5 Years in Business

This August I celebrate five years of being in business. Sometimes, it feels like yesterday that I was putting together my website and trying to figure out all the initial steps to “hang my shingle” as officially open for business.

I'm Grateful for:

• ​All of my clients that have trusted me with their photography needs.
• My husband (and biggest supporter).
• My community of photographers.
• My network for believing in me to refer me to your friends, family, and business associates.

Tips for Photographers Looking to Start a Business:

• Your website is the one thing that you solely control - your images, your content, show your brand and connect with your ideal client
• Learn about SEO
• Branding - read up or get a consultant to help you with your branding (not just colors and logo but that is a good start)
• Social media is fickle, be prepared to adjust how you use it (a LOT!)
• Continuing education is very important - attend conferences and workshops
• Networking with potential clients AND other photographers will serve you well throughout your career 
• Surround yourself with people who are supportive (personally and professionally)
• It is a LOT of work - but worth it
• Remember WHY you do what you do.
• Be professional - this is a business not a hobby. What that means to me is to treat everyone with respect, respond to inquiries timely, meet deadlines, collaborate with other professional photographers. Educate clients on what your packages include so they do not have surprises about pricing or what to expect on the day of their session.

It has been an incredible journey so far,  and I’m looking forward to seeing where the next five take me and my business.


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