We’ve got good news and bad news.
The bad news is there’s never been a more competitive time to start a photography business.
It’s a crowded market, and anyone with a half-decent camera can call themselves a professional.
And the worst part is that your raw talent won’t help you get ahead.
We know, because we’ve met dozens of talented photographers who struggle to make ends meet.
The good news is there’s never been a more competitive time to start a photography business.
Wait, what? How can bad news also be good news?
We don’t start businesses in markets that aren’t crowded- the crowd validates the business model.
And we know that if we use our business experience, we’ll succeed where other people won’t.
And with professional photography, it’s business acumen (not talent) that gets you ahead.
If you can master the basics of business, you’ll find success too.
The same is true in any creative niche.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a photographer, artist, actor, or musician- you’ll struggle to make it without the business know how.
Bands don’t just write songs and perform shows. They meet with managers, agents, press, publishing, labels.
To succeed in a creative field, you have to master the basics of business.
If you’re interested in making money from photography, watch this space for further articles.
