What’s your number one question when it comes to building your photography business?
Every week I get email asking various questions about the business. I do try and answer everything that comes through, though I will admit it might take me several days at times to go through everything.
Last week I received a great note from John. And since he ended by saying, “I’d love to see a blog post covering the topic”, here it is.
Hi Lori,
I read your blog all the time and truly enjoy it! I’m just starting out in the photography business. I followed your advice: Networked with my co-workers here on FaceBook, showed my work, became enthusiastic and passionate about it without pandering to people. Well, today it happened; I was asked the question: “So, if I were to hire you to take some pictures of me and my girlfriend….etc..” Bad news: I didn’t really have an answer. Today’s younger crowd, with all the time they spend online, don’t really want prints. They want digital images. So, what’s the answer? How does one set a price for what your time is worth without chasing off a potential client? I’m sure this is in your Six Figure Course,…but I’d love to see a blog post covering the topic. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!! ~John
First of all, you are correct about covering it extensively in my Six Figure Photographer. I dedicate several modules to discovering what your client wants, and giving them what they ask for. It really can help you build up your business in the shortest amount of time possible.
That said, let’s talk for a moment about expectations.
