How to find your first photography client!

Ready to find your first photography client and start your journey as a professional photographer? In this video I give you three essential tips that will help you do this, and will propel your photography business into a future of success.
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[@alexmedia8094]

Hey bro... Your advice REALLY works. I've just won my first corporate event as a photographer by simply reaching out to 10 business exhibitions in London. Being proactive And confident in your abilities really does make a difference 📸⚡

[@seandalt]

Yo Alex! Thats awesome dude! I'm super pumped to hear that. Now that you got those gigs you can totally roll with them and score more in the future

[@georgec.richard6430]

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[@panedole]

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[@nadiayvonnerazanajao7082]

Kudos for the Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Riddleagan Money Shot Remedy (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for conquering any DSLR camera minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy at very last got astronomical results with it.

[@prymestudio]

The 12 people that disliked this video should quit photography. They don't have the skin for it. Thank you so much. Your advice works like magic.

[@seandalt]

I'm glad to hear it. Thank you for watching and thank you for the love!

[@monicaferreira6187]

This is for sure the best video about starting as a photographer!

[@PulasthiKeragala]

Man, this has been so much helpful, none of the other videos mentioned clearly on how to start doing this but you did so clearly and concisely. Thank you

[@seandalt]

Hey Pulashti, thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid and glad you found it helpful :)

[@phillipg439]

You answered all my questions on this video. Great job man. I have my first shoot for a makeup artist to use for her business. Wish me luck😆 📷

[@aanchalchaudhry3772]

thankyou Sean , for posting this simple . yet we forgetting these amazing tips , to get our first few clients . i am a makeup artist and am starting over as a a freelance artist . thankyou from the bottom of my heart.

[@jasonlorphotofilms]

I started my first few photography gigs for free too. It was my way of getting my foot in the door and showing everyone what my style and skills are. With that I was able to network and connect with people at the same time. If you were to charge the same amount as a well known photographer, then chances are they aren't even going to bother to hire you. They don't want to risk paying a new photographer a huge amount not knowing if they can deliver what they want..

[@BriantreVino5]

This video really inspired me to get started! Thank you for sharing these tips!

[@seandalt]

Absolutely! More business videos coming out soon :)

[@oceanbarnproductions7655]

Thank you for this! Needed to hear it. Your content is great, keep it up Sean

[@mrdude3523]

Very useful advice bro. I will definitely be using this as I build my photography business. Thanks for the info!

[@seandalt]

No worries bro! Welcome to the channel!

[@bradydavis]

Absolutely awesome video. Your advice was extremely helpful. I also subscribed. Keep up the great work.

[@steverolfe1935]

This is such a great video, thank you for just being you and explaining a number of fantastic ways to help fellow photographers. I always wonder if the video will be a major sell for this and that product. But your's is just honest advice and help - Big thumbs up from me. Thank you

[@seandalt]

Hey Steve thank you, appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid. Glad it was helpful man!

[@steverolfe1935]

@@seandalt Hi Sean, it certainly was

[@martynanysk472]

Helpful advices :). Thank you for sharing!

[@tamamelnatour4636]

Fabulous video, a lot of useful information, thank you for sharing this video!

[@ajayjose2771]

Thanks a lot man! Keep creating!

[@seandalt]

100% man thank you for watching!

[@balongpalong2910]

Thank you for your orange and teal preset 😊

[@seandalt]

No worries! :)

[@Itstinapro]

Thank you for the video is open my mind more ☺😚😚😚😚😚🥰🥰🥰 I was looking how to start my business as a photographer and video production

[@kaleidoskop-show]

very useful :-) Thanks for sharing

[@krystiankrzewinski]

Cool advices. That's great that you decided to share this video with others. Keep uploading bro :D

[@ayushgaur7773]

It's really helpful man. Appreciate it

[@Karinafischer_]

Hi Sean, I love your videos and of course your photos. I try to get the free preset but the format it's not matching with lightroom Classic. I hope you can help me.

[@Ulaga-siru-kadhaikal]

Awesome I am a beginner photographer and this was so helpful and give me some ideas

[@CoolProductsExpress]

really helpful! thank you for sharing this!!! appreciate

[@marnellyabreu7511]

Thanks for sharing this video!!!

[@seandalt]

No worries! Thanks for watching!

[@alexmedia8094]

Great video. Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@seandalt]

Thank you Alex!

[@miomirdjurovic]

Thanks for advices man, starting with implementation 👍

[@seandalt]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video man, thanks for watching!

[@VishnuPadmanabhan]

Thanks for the video and the tips. As good as your courses I must say!

[@villageidiot8661]

when you ask events for permission to photograph, do you ever make them sign anything that says that you can use the pictures in your portfolio? Is it best to avoid such topics because people in general would be okay with you using the pictures? This is a great video by the way. Very informative. Too many training videos on youtube are a total waste of time.

[@phillipg439]

Village Idiot Im a newbie photographer as well and i believe its good to make a contract. Even if you are doing it for free.

[@Jon_Ryan]

Sean, awesome story and tips. Will like to see a future video that drills down further into these tips. I'm sure a lot of people booked their first client because of this video.

[@seandalt]

Hey Jonathan, thanks for the comment man. Glad you found the vid useful! I will definitely expand on this in a future course :)

[@Takeonm]

Love your accent and tips!

[@seandalt]

Thank you! What is my accent? :)

[@abhisheknaik890]

Hey Sean, can you guide me with mobile photography tips?

[@SkylarWanders]

What hashtags do you suggest using for portrait, product and beauty photography?

[@seandalt]

I don't have any specific to recommend, apologies. There are lots of options, I wouldn't overthink it too much!

[@tammisatterfield6872]

@seandalton if you like taking, say 3 genres - ex: portrait, landscape, and food - should you have a page for each of these or is it ok to show all of them on one IG page since each will be represented??

[@seandalt]

I think it's okay to have all 3 on the same page, you just need to make sure you are staying stylistically consistent among all 3 genres of photos. Similar color palette for example.

[@imakeimages7141]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@mikelocosta1295]

Would if i enjoy shooting all 3, portraits, events, and food? Should i make 3 different portfolios?

[@findingadventures8128]

I love your advice they are very helpful..

[@abellink]

Well the part about instagram and hashtags didnt age well haha. So sad that instagram is terrible for photographers now and only favors reels :( Rest of the advice is solid though!

[@ivayvall]

Thanks you!

[@seandalt]

No worries bro!

[@kenyonedwards9873]

Appreciate bro !!!

[@seandalt]

No worries bro!

[@samuelgrigoryev6373]

your videos deserve more views

[@seandalt]

hey Samuel thanks for that man, more vids coming soon!

[@redrum8302]

Thank You Man.

[@KAMALKOTAK-mh2ov]

i cant find the free pdf guide

[@superninteyninegm8282]

Has things change during the pandemic?

[@thegreatadventures2024]

But how much do you charge and how how do you charge for your work and what prices do you charge so how much do you charge for portraits for a person, couple, etc and what's the breakdown like price for editing, printing, per hour for a session etc.

[@phillipg439]

Andrew Collins prices are different in each state and if you are just starting out maybe charge $50 for 3 hrs of your time with maybe 15-20 edited photos. Up to you. Charge more if you have different locations, such as if you get a job and they want you to drive to 2 different locations or so and you spend 2 hrs at each location. So thats 4rs of your time and another 2hrs or so of editing.

[@TheGameShocker]

This was a good video. I was actually thinking of attending comic con events to to pics of people and hand out my IG. But the corona cancelled most events

[@seandalt]

Thank you! That’s a really fantastic idea and I bet it will pay off, hopefully you can resume once this mess is over!

[@dallaslady214]

Cant rely on family. Have 1 cousin and friend that are starting their own bakery business and have tried reaching out to them and the have blew me away. Only 1 cousin that does decorations for parties is interested but hasn't given me an answer. What would you recommend me do in this situation

[@seandalt]

I recommend reaching out to friends or posting on community FB groups providing free shoots for people!

[@Anastasiaa2]

Photographers, do you have orders for photo restoration?

[@TomBrunberg]

How long have you lived in CNX? I thought you looked familiar :)

[@seandalt]

Whats up Tom! About three years now :) How about you?

[@drpepper998]

Advice is great. I like it alot, but you need to stop with the hand movement. It is very distracting.

[@seandalt]

Thank you for the feedback Bill! I do talk with my hands quite a bit :)

[@cdxer]

hey you know chawalinee, how's she doing?

[@spencerselover5144]

Reasons to shoot for free: 1) If it can improve your portfolio and solidify more jobs 2) If it will DIRECTLY lead to another job. Ex: Test shoot for a modeling agency Reasons to NOT work fr free: 1) IG Colabs (This will almost NEVER get you a paid gig) 2) Someone has a lot of followers ex. "Influencers" This is a joke, never shoot with someone cause they have followers. I have shot with models with over 600K followers, and received nearly nothing in return. Even known celebs with millions of follwers. And got 0 followers in return. Almost no one cares who shot the photo. 3) Products. Companys should ALWAYS pay for photos. don't shoot one for free.

[@user-nx9lt2ud3w]

I want to communicate with you please

[@seandalt]

Whats up?!

[@user-nx9lt2ud3w]

@@seandalt Contact me on WhatsApp if possible

[@Aaron_WB]

I was the 2000th view 😂