When you decide what photography niche you want to be in as a professional photographer, you also need to weigh the degree of difficulty of starting out in that specialty. In this video, author Skip Cohen discusses the degree of difficulty of beginning your photography career in several specialties.
- Let's talk about the degree of difficulty…for each of these specialties.…Now right off the bat, there's a complete…fallacy out there where people think…that wedding photography is the easiest.…If you're a wedding photographer…you know that's absolutely not true.…The reality is I've heard the battle…back and forth over the years,…for example, working in a commercial studio…and just photographing products…on table top photography,…it takes a different skill level,…but you don't have to worry about the client,…there's nobody you have to talk to,…you're an individual contributor…and you're just taking images…and working with your lighting.…
Now I think it takes a different skill set…but the reality is that in terms…of the interaction there really is no interaction…with your subject matter.…Well with wedding photography,…you have to interact with the client,…with the bride, you've got to interact…with them before the wedding,…when you're meeting with them to listen…and understand what it is they're interested in…and what kind of photography they want.…
Author
Skip Cohen
Released
11/28/2016- Defining your niche
- Understanding your target audience and specialty
- Getting practice
- Understanding the industry and building your network
- The elements of your brand
- Gear: lease vs. buy
- Tracking your costs
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome3m 30s
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1. Defining Your Niche
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Gauging your commitment4m 3s
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2. Niches vs. Skill Set
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3. Practice, Practice, Practice
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4. Understanding the Industry
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5. Building Your Team, Reputation, and Brand
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Building your team3m 39s
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Building your brand2m 31s
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Building your reputation5m 33s
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Your website7m 6s
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Your blog8m 48s
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6. Building Your Network
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Cultivating your network6m 32s
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7. Getting Feedback—Outside Your Family!
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8. Your Gear
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Know your gear3m 23s
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9. Keeping Track of Your Costs
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10. Keys to Success
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Know your audience3m 13s
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The search for success5m 41s
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Conclusion
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Conclusion56s
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