Gray Photography
Portraits
Maternity / Birth / Fresh48
Families
Seniors
Headshots / Businesses
Capturing the Connection & Love between people.
Candid & Raw Photographer
Education
my Education: k-12 Art Education
Courses YOU can take:
ANY Art Course
Photography Courses
Photoshop Courses
Business Courses
Marketing Courses
Media management Courses
Average Income
Yearly Income
$35,000
BEFORE TAXES
Per Session
$175
BEFORE EXPENSES
What do you think I made after taxes & expenses?
Common Expenses
Subscriptions
Travel
Cameras and Lenses
Props & Client Clothes & Furniture
Location Fees
Prints & Printed Items
Merchandice & Office Supplies
Client coffees & Lunch Dates
Photos are a Luxury
In the last year....
School Photos?
Family Photos?
Just 'cause?
Working Conditions
Owning a Small Business Means:
No Union
No paid sick days
No paid vacation
No boss
4 things I do EVERY day
Check Emails
The first thing I do for work everyday is check my email.
Prep for session(s)
This might look like emailing or messaging my next client(s) or it could look like actually, physically packing for that day's session!
Edit Images
I try to spend 3-5 hours a day editing. This is usually 1/3 to 1/2 of a normal gallery each day.
Social Media
The hardest part of owning a small business. Marketing.
What I really do...
Be a Mom
Cook & Clean
Work
What does it mean to be a Photographer?
Capturing memories & Documenting stories
Expectations
(Others would have of you)
Knowledge of the Craft
Consistency in the Craft
Keeping your Word
Knowledge of the Craft
How to shoot
How to edit
How to fix issues
How to remove items
Consistency
(My Soap Box)
Consistent in Editing
Consistent in "Feel"
Keeping your Word
Keep your scheduled Sessions
Be on Time
Capture what you Say you will capture
Edit like you say you will
Return Galleries when you say you will
Fix what you say you will
Always
