5 Tips on When a Photographer/ Videographer is Ready to Go Full Time

One of the hardest questions for any creative is "Am I Ready to go Full-Time?" It is a scary decision to make. However, there is no secret formula, however, there are signs to look for in making that decision. Here are 5 Tips to help you decide if you are ready to take the leap!
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[@reggyvil1203]

I can’t wait to see this channel grow. You’ve been putting out some great content and cover all basis. Awesome work dude!🙏🏾

[@philporto]

thanks so much Reggy. Hopefully it will, but if not, ill keep doing it for those who visit!

[@onataltn4596]

Finally! Someone who doesnt try to push me a gear and just talks about their experiences!

[@philporto]

thank you so so much for the kind words!

[@perryvalton4245]

I like the fact you are not pimping camera gears on us forcefully like other photography channels respect ✊ bro.

[@philporto]

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[@nathanielsun8572]

You have no idea how much I needed this video. Thank you for being real with your advice and tying it into your own experiences and even the Disney reference!

[@brandonburridge]

PREACH!

[@grimmsv9199]

Excellent video! I needed a grounded perspective and this video couldn’t have come at a better time.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Great vid, great wisdom, and love the b roll shots to help add to the story! 🤘🏻

[@choobracer]

Wise words there. It takes time and (the right) effort/actions to grow.

[@jpjuanpa21]

Great stuff Phil! I’ve been digging the channel! Keep up this awesome work my dude

[@philporto]

thank you so so much brother! I appreciate that! How are you and wifey!?

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

I love your content, brother. Thank you for making these videos, they're awesome!

[@philporto]

thank you so much! truly means a lot!

[@dianaperez2910]

Thanks Phil! I appreciate your valuable insights!

[@philporto]

thank you for checking it out!

[@BackFocus11]

Great video Phillip!! You da man.... Keep up this great channel...

[@philporto]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the love. If you know anyone who needs this, share away!

[@MultiMack82]

I'm definitely ready to go full time in photography. I'm just lacking in resources, financial mostly, and a few pieces of equipment ( a couple strobes and modifiers)

[@philporto]

That is awesome! Strobes/Modifiers you can get over time if you need them/ rent in the meantime. What is it you need the financial resources for? Is everything else I mentioned good to go for you?

[@MultiMack82]

@@philporto Well I'm a single parent and on a fixed income and limited transportation. Kinda a pain to get my name out, ya feel me lol and living in a small town doesn't help. When I comes to equipment, (again the limited income) renting is more of a hassle than it's worth and ended up being more costly than purchasing. I prefer to buy my equipment outright especially lenses and flash/strobes. I make due with the selection of lenses I have ( mostly adapted vintage)

[@tyronrossphotography]

Phil being Phil. You're a legend! 🔥

[@philporto]

Thank you so much. Seriously means more than I can say!

[@alessandro___deg___]

This channel is just awesome! Lot of precious information, shared in a clear language and with a unique style. I really apreciate it. Thanks Phillip. Ciao 🇮🇹

[@philporto]

Thank you so much Alessandro! Means so much. I just want to help anyone who needs it. Thanks for the love!

[@bytomw]

The Pyramid Scheme caption had me in bits 😂

[@compaabran6432]

Loving the content, keep it up 🤙🏼 starting my journey as a photographer and eventually I want to do weddings. I’ve done a couple of paid shoots here and there but not really booking as often. Need help trying to figure out why I’m not booking as much. I see that you mentioned that in your video. Would appreciate some guidance in that matter. Thanks 🙏

[@andresgama453]

Gracias por los consejos!

[@philporto]

de nada Andres!

[@marvesrivas307]

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. I’ve been taking pictures for awhile for fun and hopefully I can make this into a career one day. I have a lot to plan out though.

[@philporto]

Thanks so much for listening. Plan, but don't wait until everything is perfect or you will wait forever. At times, you need to take that leap! I really hope that day comes sooner rather than later for you!

[@millerro588]

love your Heats hat!

[@philporto]

thanks so much. hoping they can pull off the upset but after the other night and the injurys, not sure i see it happening.

[@Unaidedfoot]

Knowledgeable, likeable and honest make for a great channel........ keep it up!

[@philporto]

thank you so much for checking it out and the support.

[@Just_Ve]

It's like me with music, I just realized that I was not putting any effort at all until I met somebody who was really putting a lot of work for it, so it clicked, it's not for me, at least not professionally. BTW I love your channel my dude, I'm glad to be part of the OG followers lol

[@philporto]

hahaha thanks so much fam. means alot!

[@genelegend]

love your videos. just picked up an x100f for a great bargain. also, go lakers!

[@philporto]

Thank you sooooo much. You are going to love the F. It wont fail you like Lebron and Davis did in Game 1 vs Portland hahahah

[@davebaileyiv9976]

Super helpful

[@philporto]

thank you!

[@AntoniPNowak]

Very good video and a promising channel! You have a new subscriber.

[@philporto]

LimeArt thanks you so much. Appreciate it!

[@joebeta]

Thank you for the advice, Phillip. I am in the early stages of starting my own photography/podcast business, and I am listening to every advice I can find.

[@philporto]

Thank you! Honestly Jose, that is the best thing you can do. Listening and figuring out what works for you from the things you hear, that is wisdom. Looking forward to what you come up with. Please keep me updated!

[@joebeta]

Phillip Porto Thank you, bro. I sure will. BTW, I was telling likeamacheen (Derek) how I watch your channel, cause I saw you on his feed.

[@philporto]

@@joebeta oh thats awesome! I love that guy!

[@joebeta]

@@philporto He basically said the same about you. lol

[@sabari6189]

I'll be with you mahnn you you are underrated I'll share your video with all my friends

[@philporto]

thank you! that means a lot!

[@sabari6189]

@@philporto how much do you think i should charge for a oneday wedding shoot

[@philporto]

@@sabari6189 Depends. How long have you been shooting weddings and what is the average price point in your area for the caliber of work you put out?

[@sabari6189]

@@philporto mm

[@GilbertTV]

good tips

[@philporto]

thanks so much!

[@brunogarcez]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@philporto]

gracias!

[@sabari6189]

I have a question mahnn I am going to start with my first camera xt 4 what lens do you suggest 16 1.4 or 18 to 55

[@philporto]

it depends. What kind of stuff are you planning to shoot?

[@sabari6189]

@@philporto mainly i want something for video and b rolls and lit bit phtots for thumbnail

[@philporto]

@@sabari6189 I would go with the 16-55. Lower aperture then the 18-55 and has the 16 focal point.

[@sabari6189]

@@philporto oh thanks can weget shot video on your wedding shoot editing workflow

[@sabari6189]

@@philporto thanks man ok i would go with you but does the 16-55 cause a ;lot of weight