How To Make PHOTOGRAPHY Your CAREER! (within 6 months)

[@cianosullivan2799]

So many videos with similar titles are shite. This one was actually brilliant, honest and really useful. Congratulations on your hard-earned success.

[@gerardneedham]

Oh thanks man that means a lot

[@rudermanphoto]

Not only is this beautifully edited, its also got some amazing information in it - great job my man

[@gerardneedham]

Oh thanks bro, looking forward to this topic and your experience on your channel

[@raxel420]

thanks for the video!! when i was a teen, my dream was to be a photographer but i wasn't allowed so i studied IT, forgot my dream and focused on the money (it never came), after five years and a failed career, i'm slowly recovering my passion and seriously thinking about dive in photography and follow what makes me happy

[@gerardneedham]

You can do it! Just go for it, and don’t let anyone bring you down

[@olivershutterspeed]

Man you really did it! Glad you made it so far. 10k soon my friend you deserve it!

[@gerardneedham]

So close!

[@thechosen1421]

I like how all of the content creators never discuss setting white balance and there methods of getting exposure right in camera. Once I figure this out I’m going to give everyone the sauce.

[@gerardneedham]

Ahahaha I just shoot auto bro, auto white balance and aperture priority

[@a1mediahouse713]

I just started learning more about that. What are you trying to figure out?

[@dmystify1381]

it doesn't matter when shooting RAW🤷‍♀

[@Cthames123]

Gerard, Many get into photography in the first place because they love something about it. It can be the creative process, final results, or reliving cool moments. The fun sometimes stops; however; when it becomes a job and you're a professional and not just an enthusiast. The difference being professionals do it even when they don't want to or when it's not fun, (they have to get paid). Do you sometimes run into the wall where it isn't "fun" or enjoyable anymore? What do you do when you've shot the same sene over and over again? How do you get yourself through? Ever wonder could I be doing something else?

[@gerardneedham]

Um, paid jobs are paid jobs and it’s like any job, you don’t really want to do it ahahahah some are better than others. While my passion is creative portraits and lifestyle images, and with KZbin has provided me with this insane amount of creative freedom. So if I get inspired about a different genre of photography I just go for it. Plus if I get sick of weddings and brand work I can also do a different type of photo/video work

[@paulm8157]

From engineer to dishwasher to photographer - what a journey. This dude means business😊. Kidding aside, considering the competition out there and looming AI fallout, I have to admire anyone who can manage to earn a good living as a pro photographer. BTW, in your prior vid you mentioned that you were awaiting delivery of the XT-5. This vid has a few pics w/notation that images were shot on XT-5. So, did you take delivery (or was the cam you used a loaner)? Cheers!

[@MitchLally]

He used mine :D

[@gerardneedham]

Yeah check out Mitch’s links 😊

[@gerardneedham]

AI aids us with photography and I don’t think in the near future it will replace us

[@tommvv]

Really motivating! Currently a full time software engineer for 6 years, currently putting all my free time into photography to eventually make the switch

[@gerardneedham]

That’s awesome bro, once you make the keep give it your all

[@denniszenanywhere]

Did you give up your software engineering job already for photography? How are you doing now? I am asking because I am trying to choose which one to pursue.

[@tommvv]

@@denniszenanywhere Hey man! Definitely persue a stable job and put extra effort into photography on the side. This is not an easy job to gain a liveable wage on, I am currently spending this year on building a professional portfolio and connecting/networking as much as possible (which is a success). I am expecting to be booked for quite a few repeat events which I did for free/i am doing for free this year, in order to get my name out there and network. However that is still going to be way too “risky” to quit a full time job over. So I would suggest you don’t quit until you’ve reached a point where you can live stress free of your photography income stream alone. Love that you reached out :)!

[@jahmalbaptiste9915]

Im very happy for you! Im thinking about going pro too, from being a data scientist so it put a smile on my face to kearn that you were an engineer 😄

[@gerardneedham]

Yeah man you really just have to make the jump at some point, try with small jobs in your free time to make sure you enjoy it!

[@SamNozuhur]

Awesome advice! Underpromise and overdeliver is huge.

[@gerardneedham]

Churrrr

[@capturedbykareem]

I’m finally getting back in the game and this just started the fire back. Thank you

[@MitchLally]

We making it out of the Centrelink with this one bro!

[@gerardneedham]

Kiwis don’t get Centrelink 🥹 ahahahhaah

[@Arzidaz]

Video I needed to watch today. I'm an engineer as well from NZ. Bless you more bruh!

[@alandelgado798]

Awesome video! I've always liked taking pictures. And I just bought a canon rebel t7 for the heck of it cause I know I would enjoy taking pictures. There are no plans of actually doing it for a money, just a little hobby once in a while. But you never know. I just like learing new things at my own pace.

[@gerardneedham]

It’s a great start and you’ll be surprised how quickly you learn, just take it one step at a time!

[@jvincents]

Just what I need right now, thanks for the tips Gerard!

[@gerardneedham]

Happy to help!

[@bigmitchduncan]

thank you for this video. I retired in May after 35 years in IT. I'm starting my photography journey. this video was very helpful. good, honest, balanced information.

[@gerardneedham]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Prabatha89]

Thanks a lot for your insights. One of the most authentic videos on the topic I watched. Thanks again for sharing and it is super useful for me!

[@BimanSaroya]

Thanks for your video! This boosted my spirit and was very helpful.

[@gerardneedham]

You are so welcome!

[@amygoldsmith3557]

What camera do you recommend starting out with?

[@DarkPassenger610]

Very informative stuff, broski! 🥂 keep rising!

[@gerardneedham]

Appreciate it!

[@DarkPassenger610]

@@gerardneedham 😊🤟🏻

[@srlkngl]

So much potential to go on a learning journey here, thank you 👋👋

[@gerardneedham]

You can do it!

[@nasroullahdinally5140]

Gerard sir, thank you for sharing. Great contents and to the point.

[@briannalisaphotography5477]

Great advice!!

[@HaimGreen]

One of the best video I have seen today...

[@gerardneedham]

Oh Thankyou so much that means alot

[@saurabhprasad4499]

Whats the use of changing aperture while recording video. I believe declicked aperture is barely needed feature

[@jujus_reviews]

Hi, how do you add the photos with the drop shadow on the white background? I’ve been trying to figure that out in Final Cut and can’t get it right

[@gerardneedham]

Hey man just go to your effects browser and search drop shadow and drag and drop it onto your image, make sure you have video and audio selected

[@fnshirokov]

Очень даже хорошо

[@gerardneedham]

😊

[@wildnaeg6]

Nice one buddy

[@gerardneedham]

Thanks 👍

[@Theeditscom]

Hi bro can we learn advance photography in 6 months ❤

[@gerardneedham]

Yes, definitely! I’m actually making a course around this at the moment, so sign up to my newsletter for a discount when it’s released

[@em-oh-ji3853]

Hi Gerard, Lem here Wedding photographer from Queenstown NZ. I just started wedding photography, hope I get the opportunity to working with you.

[@gerardneedham]

Awesome bro, you should plan a styled shoot! In doing one in November there

[@theboynextdoor.018]

Interesting

[@BellaisDailyVlog]

❤️

[@Daniel-qg4mf]

I need to find a dishwasher job🤔

[@gerardneedham]

Starting at the bottom is where it’s at!

[@jochenradke1430]

…very good video….

[@gerardneedham]

Thank you very much!

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

Jesus love you all so much❤️✝️

[@gerardneedham]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@jjdiaz6240]

Hey bro I just want to say that it’s so beautiful seeing people like you spreading the love of Jesus in such a world that so cursed but yet it’s the Lords footstool keep doing what your doing

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

@@jjdiaz6240 amen brother ✝️❤️

[@brettyg76]

Uber Eats???… but you’re not Indian!!!…. 🤣🤣🤣 (joking BTW)

[@gerardneedham]

Ahahah it’s a full thing here in Australia most kids do it out of school

[@mjcarneiro]

Ahhhhh so nice! I've been here the whole time (engineer > dishy > photographer > KZbin). just a quick note for when this guy becomes a millionaire and starts thinking of switching gfs too jk

[@gerardneedham]

This emoji is lol 😅