Advice That ENDS Photography Careers

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

The commercial photography business and marketing workshop is now ready tinhouse-studio.com/product/commercial-photography-business-and-marketing-in-2024/

[@pd1jdw630]

@@TinHouseStudioUK ah yes. All the expensive lights you need! 😂 haven’t you shown already that product photography can be done with 1 light and mirrors? Or was that an other channel.

[@MojoPapiFPV]

This is sooooo right. Most photographers shooting huge jobs know very little about photography or gear. They're good at SELLING their CREATIVE vision and then they hire the best team they can afford to help execute something approximating that vision. And instead of buying a new pack or new camera or lens, get yourself a membership at the SoHo House. It will do more for your business than any piece of kit.

[@haakon_b]

Don't they have around 30000 people on their waiting list? 😂

[@bunnn_ny]

This is all great advice, especially the "I just need" section. I just found myself in a situation where I almost declined a great opportunity to show my work due to fears of not being prepared and "just needing" many unnecessary things. Then I realized I did not need anything, I have thousands of photos and can most certainly find some to present within 2 weeks and accepted the offer. Now I have my first display at a gallery coming up.

[@katy_dphoto]

Spot on! The only career advice we got at uni doing photography was “go to London and assist”. No other options or ideas on other routes. Madness.

[@RichMaciverPhoto]

I’m not sure you meant to dismiss it but assisting, in my eye, definitely helps though. I use to assist photographers who shoot big scale ad campaigns, so when it came to me shooting my own stuff, I had an idea of the level of production, the pressures, time constraints, client expectations etc of that type of shoot.

[@killvisionarchives]

How do you get into assisting , even if you’re a primary photographer ?

[@MarkKidsley1989]

@@killvisionarchives Ask other photographers :)

[@Sonybo100]

True ,you may be more aware at what is at cost ,but that doesn't translate into being able to take the needed decisions creatively and producer wise. You get that experience when its on your neck and shoulders

[@NickNightingaleYT]

Shot my first ad campaign for a big company in March, having never done anything like that before (Mainly portrait shooter for magazines and art for auction houses). Weird world. Downsides, now that's all I want to do! IT IS ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW. 100 percent valid points in this video.

[@divinefonye6428]

The second one really put me at ease… I was lucky enough to have my first paid gig be a wedding which I covered alone as I tried to get a more experienced photographer to help me out but he bailed on me last minute… was so insecure and anxious but I did it anyway! Ever since I’ve been thinking I need to do some second shooter job but for some reason only ended up securing main and only shooter weddings.. currently preparing for my third one! So what u said the just gave me a confidence boost… thanx a lot for that 🙏🏽

[@dianarenelliphotographer]

Just the kick in the butt I need to hear daily! Thank you!!

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Thank you also for showing us your dog and petting!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

I have little choice atm haha

[@LeonKotze70]

I used to fall for the "I just need this"... I have just moved into FDL Fine art car photography... Shooting with a Canon 7Dii. I need a camera with Bluetooth, I need a specific diffuser (rectangular and a thicker scrim), and I need a more powerful flash. BUT, I need to shoot more than what my need for the equipment is. So I find ways to work around these specific hurdles. Most of all, I need more cash on hand... 😂

[@krishnagar453]

This is the best 8 and half mins I have seen on KZbin in a long time ❤

[@bobdamico1099]

Well done video, I agree with almost all of it other than I still think that assisting is a great training ground. I assisted mainly for two vey different photographers that taught me so much, technically, business and creatively. The main thing one needs to do while assisting is to being willing to quit assisting and go out on your own. I assisted for maybe a couple of years, building my portfolio and then went out and made my on way for some 40 years before retiring. The one thing that was way different for photographers like me when I started is there was very little rentals available other than motion picture lighting. Many an assistant would borrow stuff and or studios from the photographer they worked for, to shoot for themselves. When photo rental shops came it changed everything, Enjoy you channel.

[@womenlikeboardgames]

Did you remember the name or channel of that photographer you mentioned?

[@geoffreybjohnsonphototography]

Scott you’re an inspiration ! I haven’t been watching your videos for a few weeks up dating my website with new content and layout etc. etc. so now it’s 6pm ere in Malaysia as the sun goes time to catch on what ya been posting. My view and IMHO is getting to be that pro photography is not valued enough and everyone got a camera in their phone … that said I press on … as I’m really enjoying life taking pictures and doing shoots as they come up… this week end I’m in the hills taking team building event for my wife and off to Indonesia next month to take pictures for a friend and catch some sun before Christmas. Thanks again for sharing your unique quality videos …Part of my website revision project I downloaded pictures (a lot) from my archive captured over last 10 years or so, as I’ve put time in to practice editing I thought May be see if I’ve improved (Think I have ) the early edits are in my option to say lease not very good! Goal to release Website revision October 1 … 😳 I’ve got an ongoing project to complete with the Royal Photographic Society remembering what you say in this video I am probably making it too complicated …. On to your next video ….cheers Scott have a great day and enjoy the weekend.

[@stewsview5164]

The advice we need to hear. Not what we really want to hear. LOL. I am guilty of a lot of this. Thanks for putting this out there. Your videos recently have motivated me to get moving and "Crack On" to get the jobs I want to do and know I can totally do. I will be coming back to this video again to motivate me again in the future. Thanks for a great channel and clear real world advice.

[@Twobarpsi]

I flat out enjoy all your commentary, and your 5D MKII shout outs!

[@rpmorrisjr]

As the old saying goes it’s not who you know, it’s who knows you. What you’re saying is you can take control of the latter point.

[@andrewphillips9261]

Great content in today's video kinda hit at the right time in many ways. Love you brought the dog in at the end it makes your video more genuine ....more human and not just another cookie cutter video to fill time slot. Look forward to more

[@tommynikon2283]

Great stuff, per usual. ❤

[@davidluftig4644]

After having the skill, basic skill, then having "lack of anxiety" of "getting on with it" is a skill, a discipline. Focusing on what is next, what can i do, what can i try, its ok if it goes "somewhat" wrong and keep going is a discipline. Then is a skill, "i deserve " to get this job just because , "i deserve to get paid properly because ...i am a worthy person (human being). These are disciplines that result in the ability to just get on with it , aka "next". And also , finally to be able to "enjoy" , "love" what you are doing. As someone who struggles with these, and has had success , and "sabotaged" it...this so ..far is my" annoying" adventure. It's always good to be inspired by someone who has the ability, discipline, to " just get on with it" . Thank you.

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@Popa_Bogdan_Light_Drawing]

Thank you!

[@Fifthimagez]

another well executed video when you talk I listen 💯

[@emendoz1]

Great advice!

[@eldanno5970]

I’m not an amazing photographer or make a lot from It but I have shot images for 13 global product release campaigns. (Camera lenses) Just had a product image used for the poster shots, website and socials for a lens brands latest global campaign. I shot the image with a R6ii, 15 year old 50mm 2.5 that I purchased second hand for $100 over 10 years ago, 1 falcon eyes flexible led panel that cost under $200 and a black mat board🤷 Only thing that really matters is delivering the images the company wants when it comes to gear.

[@fanjan7527]

OOOOO DOGGO!!!!!! Such is CUTIE!!!!! Thanks for the vid Scott.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Almost made him his own channel

[@tonymonaghan5993]

Ha ha...I love your advice. The magic of putting off things until you have the kit is that there is always some more kit you'll need. Saves you ever having to do the job!

[@samcooper5539]

It took me quitting and not touching a camera for 6 months to figure this out and have this really sink in. It took me this whole time to figure out what part of this career is actually important to me. When I quit I sold and gave away all my gear, I kept exactly what I would want to keep as a minimalistic hobbyist.and it turns out that's the only gear I actually need for my career. Everything else I borrow or rent. It's the work and the people I like, the kit didn't make me any more happy.

[@scottbrunner9176]

I have always found that good people/clients pay for good work. Simple.

[@Liott-er5uc]

If there is no need to climb the ladder, how can I get the job of the one at the top ? I'm genuinely asking

[@LambertFick]

It is honest advice. Look and listen to more.

[@ronin5th]

Thanks Scott. Nice dog.

[@oasean]

Thank you.

[@AdamHinckley]

love the way Teddy(?) was playing in the background

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

He loves it at the studio

[@Optopolis]

A few years ago, I found myself wondering where the line is to say something is "pro photography," or pro-this or pro-that. But, I long since have realized "pro photography" is when you can actually use what you have. When you realize auto focus works just fine, just make sure the green squares on the tiny cannon point and shoot camera are aligned the way you want them that makes a good shot. Being a pro is when you can know what will look good/work well without even thinking twice. And that takes experience, which means going out and being a goddamm nooby with what you already got. There are limits on what you can do with different "kit," but that's about it, and that doesn't mean you can't still accomplish the goal, the road is just different to get there. I like those YT shorts that show "noob, semi-pro, pro," where the pro version of a drawing is a stick man, the noob is a wanna-be that actually looks kinda crappy but okay, and the semi-pro is wayyyyy too detailed for its own good. Biggest thing of all is that absolutely nobody knows everything, there is always something to learn even if you are "top of the line pro" so to speak. Maybe I'm wrong on all this, but I don't think I am, and I think your video reflects this.

[@realmichaelcomeau]

I have a friend who shoots campaigns for big jewelry & makeup companies. He doesn't know what camera he owns.

[@gapcreekonline948]

Teddy's beautiful 🐶

[@bricelangston8634]

Good points made.

[@Juventinos]

I know some architects that work with some french big wigs.. i asked them if they, the french, do any work, everyone said neaah they don't work at all... then my friend who's the boss of this crew came in and i asked him the same question he said: fk they work all day, they are at dinners they are at events, they are at meetings they go to parties... This you have to know someone is low-class mentality.. networking is a job.

[@pauls1ngh]

Dog is so cute 😍❤️

[@russellharris5072]

lovely doggy.........................................

[@philwachocki7958]

No excuses Let me grab what got So, you like my work? Lets go!

[@matrixphotodesign]

Does Moggy still come in?

[@dangilmore9724]

Sometimes not "knowing people" is a big advantage, especially when those "people" are looking for something different from what every other photographer is doing.

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

Good comment tutorial Scott.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sallieturner8771]

Love your common sense advice. Just go do it.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Exactly!

[@panchoi1453]

Awwe best part was really last

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Thanks

[@chrisodonovan1613]

Has anyone ever started out in advertising work using a micro 4/3 camera?

[@LambertFick]

Why not? Just start.

[@VoidShepherd]

I use MFT exclusively, the gear is of little concern as long as it can get the job done. Very few people will know the difference.

[@thecinemafox5531]

Don’t get too hung up on sensor size, I have a 6D and a 250D, you can only tell the difference when you pixel peep, and the only people who pixel peep are other photographers

[@thomaspinder1596]

Oh definitely

[@nickorloff8278]

Love the studio dog in the background!!

[@ralphberrett8485]

I was laughing with your girlfriend because I screwed more relationships because I lived my job as a photojournalist 24/7 for 30 years. I had a police scanner at home squawking 24 hrs a day and always had a personal scanner on me.

[@ericcarlson8864]

At the end of the day all that matters is having a sweet dog to love you. -- Did I get the gist of the video?

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

The best advice I could give anybody, it’s just enjoy photography don’t try making it a real job, there’s no big money to be made in it anymore!

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

100% agree on enjoying it. Don't do it unless you love it. Would also 100% disagree on the no big money left to be made. Both working in the industry and representing photographers I can tell you thats not true.

[@psynema]

Dog fashion shoot video!!!

[@ralphberrett8485]

Well I always crack up when I hear KZbin advice why you should by the latest tech, or you are a lazy shooter if you use a zoom.

[@hangfire6368]

I think it is a good idea to get an adorable dog too.

[@badefuwa3428]

I think before you can pitch for some big jobs you need to build a standard portfolio and that takes years of taking pictures.

[@EdAb]

Where's the cat?

[@paulmitchell1580]

All that light, so that you can use a low ISO.

[@koltureshack7993]

I love how dogs just think you're the best thing ever. Cats... different story 🤣

[@OriginalWatchcow]

Dogs have family, cats have staff.

[@mikeweathers9377]

40 years ago I read something Ive always tried to remember. “As a photographer you should strive to become. Not just to acquire.” I’ve always taken this to mean I should learn how to do something not just try to own the latest and greatest.

[@matrixphotodesign]

Unfortunately Bikinilist isn't in Canada :( Booooooo

[@allthereis6839]

"You don´t need that stuff!" In another video you claim you DO need stuff like Bron packs to impress agencies and customers? So now what?

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

Well it depends on what you are doing. For 99% of people you do not, but if you are shooting for cocacola on a world wide then you do.

[@philwachocki7958]

In my line I cross fences So I meet the people and ask for permissions Wildlife @themadcameraguy