Great practical advice. When I saw the title, I was concerned about over-hype. But 4 years? 3-6 months of expenses? Man, you're giving some legit truth. Keep giving us good advice -- photography and business.
@psoet2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I quit my day job and never looked back. Your first point was spot on for sure 👌 Once I saw my business flourishing, I had no reason to work at a grocery store ever again lol
@waynosfotos2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing photography and videography consistent for over 5 years, have a KZbin channel with almost 400 videos up. My problem is not my ability, but convencing people to let me shoot them. When you have no reputation, people will rather pay 5k than 1k because someone has a reputation. This is a big hurdle, even people you know don't want to engage you even for free because they have no faith in you. Even when you show them your photos. How do you get passed this?
@TheOne-vf2yw5 ай бұрын
Shoot for free and build a great portfolio with friends and family
@WhoizKittiB2 жыл бұрын
Oh em gee John! I’m super hyped now! You are such an inspiration for me! PLEASE keep doing what you do for the photography community. It REALLY helps new photographers stay motivated to bring beauty into this world!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your work 👍🏽 And BTW…… when you do the funny “photographer voice” it cracks my up everytime 😹😹😹
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
lol. I'm glad all of this is helpful. I really want to help people to work for themselves and live their best lives.
@erinbarnett982 жыл бұрын
I feel like your talking right to me 😂 Iv been getting to busy with photography Iv been wondering if it’s time to quit my day job. It’s just been becoming a hassle and feeling like I don’t have time to giving my all on my photography.
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
That really is the main turning point for most people. When I quit my day job the thought was things are getting to a point where I can't keep up with both but I believed that I was doing well enough with photography that I knew I could turn it into a full time thing.
@johnnozzi-photovideo65432 жыл бұрын
Made the jump to full time about a month ago! It’s a little scary, but exciting at the same time!
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATS!!! It's a really big jump and just as you said it can be scary but honestly as long as you're doing the hard work it gets better.
@storyfebakery2 жыл бұрын
John I have decided to be a wedding photographer. I’ll be adding myself to your Patreon soon. I can’t do this alone.
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome. I hope to provide some support for you as you're getting started!
@MarchonC2 жыл бұрын
Great vid bro! I do have a question. For the people that are working a retail job that requires weekends. How can they still do step 1 as you mention?
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
That's probably the hardest part especially when it comes to weddings. What I would say is try to fill the weekends you can with weddings (I understand working a retail job that doesn't give you weekends. I used to work at Apple for 5 years) but you can always do portraits and engagements during the week. A great way to fill up your portfolio and also get some practice in as well.
@Des_Armoni2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks goat! Following all your advice!
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@kyleryan74752 жыл бұрын
I recently decided that I want to focus on weddings! Great advice! Thank you!
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
awesome! you got this!
@drpillow12 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I've been following your channel for some time now. The content you make really helps a ton, thank you so much. P.S. shout out to being an anime fan, i got hyped when you should your evangelion dvds on stream a while back
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
YEEEAAAAHHHHH Anime fans unite!! I'm glad you're enjoying all of the content on the channel.
@luissalazar20212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, your right! Can you please make a video on how to book a shooting, thanks for sharing
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of videos that talk on that subject but maybe something going through the whole process would be awesome.
@befreetv3542 жыл бұрын
BEST ADVICE EVER ! Cheers
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@nono-ji4km Жыл бұрын
I'm scared to leave my day job. I feel my photography business keeps me busy now, but I feel it'll slow down😢
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
I fully understand. It's honestly probably one of the scariest jobs since things can change very quickly.
@HustleHigh4K2 жыл бұрын
Great advice 💨💨💨💪🏽
@robeng51 Жыл бұрын
All FACTS!!
@jbivphotography Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@cjmedic12 жыл бұрын
Hey Jhon do you recommend and lead generating companies? I have everything else but now I’m finding it challenging to figure which avenue to go down for ads or spending money on a lead company. Any suggestions?
@arjb.53442 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here thanks for this video brother
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! I hope you're enjoying all of the content.
@Des_Armoni2 жыл бұрын
Any advice on getting on as a 2nd?
@jbivphotography2 жыл бұрын
It's one of the hardest things. I need to make a video about it but usually photographers are looking for a lot when it comes to being a second not someone who's brand new. Having a good website and good portfolio and being attentive is really the main part of being a second.
@Des_Armoni2 жыл бұрын
@@jbivphotography Thanks so much!
@philliptowlesphotography2 жыл бұрын
Don’t leave my day job yet? But Beyoncé made that song, I pretty much have too 🤷🏾♂️