Become a PAID Photographer with this Exact Roadmap! (the fastest way to make it in photography)

[@LauraBC]

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[@kurtnelle]

Huh, this is like the first photography KZbinr ever that didn't start with "Gear doesn't matter". I love it.

[@OhhhhhhhBugger]

Right? Gear DOES matter. If it didn't make any difference, people wouldn't spend thousands on it. My photos markedly improved when I got Canon 'L' glass years ago. Buyers can tell a difference!

[@amybella]

Finally thanks to Laura, someone admits that the smartphone camera quality is unmatched to a real camera. Been always trying to say this to people, but they failure to understand this.

[@LauraBC]

I’m glad you agree! I get a bit crazy when people compare a professional camera with a smartphone… it’s not comparable in any way. 😅 Of course they offer incredible quality and some work it can be done. But checking RAW files of my iPhone 15 and comparing them with my cameras… Huge difference. Mostly when trying to edit those RAW files. The colours and quality deteriorate pretty quick. 😅

[@amybella]

​@@LauraBCI agree 💯 😊

[@OhhhhhhhBugger]

@@LauraBC I know a lady across the street who uses an iPhone, but she can't do any larger prints with it because it reveals the utter garbage pixel binned "high res" "compression". Or whatever that nonsense is. On paper the specs sound good, but I have a similar camera, and I only use it for wide scenes that I need to take on the go. People think "zoomed" on these things means you are actually zoomed in optically. It's all digital folks, and you are eating IQ for breakfast.!

[@EnlightenedMusings]

Hi Laura how are you? Aditya here again and amazing educational video from you again. I have always grateful to you for inspiring people like us who want to start photography. You know the last video of yours about taking the step to move to a new country and starting fresh again is itself a huge motivation for many who want to take a huge step in their career. You are truly a mentor who teaches us every day to a step to make a successful career in photography like you. I hope you keep creating and keep teaching us always. Hope to meet you in person someday in the country i love the most.Cheers Buddha bless you and your sweet family always 😊❤❤❤

[@LauraBC]

Awwww I can’t be more grateful for this beautiful message! Thank you so so much! ❤ You made my day! It means a lot to know how you feel about me and my videos. It keeps me motivated to keep doing what I do. There is a lot of work I put into it, and comments like this are the reason why I keep going! So happy to hear this. Thanks again! ❤🙏🏼

[@Wanderwings]

Yay!!! You made my day! Been waiting for this for forever 😊 can't wait 🎉

[@LauraBC]

Awwww this is so amazing to hear! 😍 Thank you so so much! ❤ Big hug!

[@kittyemzcanada]

💙👍...Congratulations on finally getting your photography course ready to go. It sounds like the perfect package with everything necessary for anyone who's willing to work to successfully launch their career. 💙

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so so much! 😍 I’m so excited about this. I’ve been working on it for over a year as it was very hard to keep up with everything I’m working on. Then the surgeries I had to go through, then the move to Bali etc. 😅 But I can finally put my hands into it again to finish editing everything! I can’t wait! Loads of love and thank you always for your support, it means the world to me! ❤

[@dameanvil]

00:52 📱 Start with the gear: Phones can begin your journey; cameras offer more flexibility and quality. 03:03 🎯 Choose your photography niche wisely; experiment early but focus eventually for client clarity. 04:50 🖼 Your portfolio matters: Build a professional website, not just relying on social media like Instagram. 07:02 📸 Building your portfolio without clients: Use friends, family, and events relevant to your chosen niche. 09:28 📊 Start a client database: Use Instagram to find and collect potential clients' emails. 10:24 💌 Pitching to clients: Craft professional, non-spammy emails with clear value propositions.

[@hadzhymurad]

Laura, great video as always, thank you! After seeing one of your videos, I launched my first home portrait studio. You broke the myth that clients will feel uncomfortable there 😅 I managed to create a portrait portfolio because of that! Now, you're giving great advice about searching for clients - creating a client database first is such a great way to do it. Much more room to organize workflow! Thank you!

[@360.O.A.Videos]

Hello Laura . I do my best to progress in photography on a daily basis in nature.Have a nice weekend . 🌟🌟☀️

[@LauraBC]

Helloooo! That’s amazing! The most important part is consistency and progress. Keep it up! ❤ And I hope you had a wonderful weekend too! :)

[@AlfHaro]

I have no words, just wanted to say "I Love Your Content" Thank you for sharing so much value and enthusiasm.

[@IOSALive]

Laura BC, You're amazing! Let's be friends and have fun together!

[@brucebillingphotography]

Thanks Laura, yet another very informative video. Great to hear about your course look forward the it being released. As always stay safe and continue being creative. xx

[@LauraBC]

You’re most welcome Bruce! And thank you so so much! 😍 I can’t wait to release the course as soon as I finish it. I’m very excited to have put together everything I needed myself when I first started in this career, so I hope it will help many fellow photographers! ❤

[@brucebillingphotography]

@@LauraBC I'm sure it will help many people Laura, your passion for what you do is just fantastic.xx

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Thanks so much, Laura! I have just recently purchased a used Canon 5D iv and a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 G2, and I finally feel that my images are good enough to sell. The 7D ii is a great camera, but this one has a certain feel to the image. I now need to get shots with it to mix with the ones from the 7d ii for my portfolio. Thanks again for the direction. I hope to be shooting clients by fall. You are the best! Big Love from Georgia!

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Thank you for this video, Laura BC. Congratulations on your "new baby". I'm still at the point of learning how to use a Light Meter and TTL speedlite/Trigger. GOD bless you and and the people of Bali.

[@LauraBC]

You’re most welcome Stephany! And thank you so much! 😍 That’s amazing. I remember how excited I was when I started learning how to use speed lights. I was so intimidated by it at the beginning but then it’s so much fun! 😊 Big big hug!

[@benazirtacid9393]

Wow, I was waiting for your course . So happy you are launching it . I will happily sign up :)

[@clh5863]

Thanks Laura!! I LOVE your channel!! Very useful information.

[@LauraBC]

You’re most welcome! 😍 And thank you so so much. I’m so happy to know that you like my channel! ❤

[@jonbuscall8901]

I so love your positivity and encouragement.

[@Gerald_G]

This video is rich with useful information (no surprise)! I’m excited about how many people you’re going to help with your course…the previews look amazing!

[@betty_taylor55]

Laura, you continue to impress me every video. This came at the exact moment I decided I’m going to approach accommodation brands whilst travelling in India to build a photography portfolio. Great tips!

[@wisechoicemedia]

I love it Laura... Base on YOUR needs. Creatives need to understand 1st. I love the video as always 💯🔥

[@sosthenegoehakue8976]

I’m not used to comment videos on KZbin but for this I need to do it because it’s so informative and inspiring. I was wondering how can I start as a beginner because it could be complicated… Thanks a lot Laura for your advice and for all your content ! 🙏🏾

[@focusonbusinesspodcast]

'you want to be professional or what' regarding website and email!!!' I absolutely love your straight-to-the-point advice!! IAdding to my playlist now :)

[@elegongora55]

Apuntada a la Newsletter y esperando el curso con ganas!

[@bashirolawale2341]

I really learnt alots in this video Laura keep it up

[@LauraBC]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad to know this! 🥰 I’ll keep the videos coming!

[@johnclay7644]

Great tips Laura, very informative content.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much John! 😊

[@CuauhtemocRodriguez]

Hi Laura thank you for such a good video! I'm a photographer but have been wanting to launch a career with it besides just side gigs and doing it as a hobby so this guide really helped with how realistic and reliable it was. Your channel is a ton of help

[@nogemma]

Thank you Laura !! Trying to built my career in Vienna at the moment and you are a great help for me!!

[@raianepaula3483]

Laura your videos are helping a lot! Starting here in Brazil and you are such a inspiration 😍

[@ipedder68]

Lots of fantastic advice. I wish i was confident in my photography to try and make money. Another great video. Just signed up for your newsletter

[@paulnielson7007]

Excellent video, thank you for the info on the ways to start in the world of photography.

[@abchappell01]

What a wonderful video presentation :) Thank you so much for your advice and your time. I will definitely sign up for your new letter. Please keep up the wonderful work that you are doing 😊

[@gospellinear]

Great one. I will like to follow the course

[@eYuP5]

Great value, thank you so much, Laura. I wish you all the best and a bit cooler air 🙂

[@andreip9378]

Very inspirational!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you! ❤ So glad you enjoyed the video! 🫶🏼

[@robpastore]

Hola Laura big love from this side of the pond, I was wondering if the private community will also get the presale of your courses. Thank you for all the hard work you put into the chanel and making things as simple as possible. I hope the week goes well. Big love ❤

[@LauraBC]

Hola Rob! Absolutely! 😍 I will offer the 40% discount during the presale to my amazing supporters too! 🥰 And you’re most welcome! It always makes me super happy to feel that my work is appreciated. Sometimes the amount of work is insane. 😅 So in moments of weakness, comments like this one make my day! 😄 Muchas gracias Rob! ❤

[@robpastore]

@@LauraBC thank you I appreciate you.

[@Freddd95]

Thanks! Regarding the email template, I noticed it does not include any prices. Do you advice against having prices in cold mails?

[@WondersofHimalayas]

Awesome, Can I post ancient temples, monesty, hotels and old sculptures pictures on stock without property released form ??

[@mtk9043]

Hello Laura, i keep following you since a while ! But i would like to know if you have any information on how to move to bali and work as a photographer videographer ? i have many informations differently and super confuse haha ... Thank you so much for your kind reply and wish you all the best and see you in Bali !

[@serena.clemente]

Will your course be available for the uk as well

[@Ilahe_Mehmetzade]

Thank you Laura big love from Istanbul ❤

[@LauraBC]

You’re most welcome! I’m so glad you like the video. Loads of love all the way from Bali to Istanbul! ❤🥰

[@carrilhanodias7936]

Good night. How do you ensure that a buyer, after buying a photo of you, doesn't sell it as if it were that buyer's photo? What security does shutterstock give you so that this doesn't happen to you? Thanks

[@senetamtangazaji2901]

Informative and very inspiring.

[@Koman.vision]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@betty_taylor55]

When creating an online presense, shoudl you use your full name in your instagram handle?

[@waipahutube]

When starting your photography business did you create LLC or corporation or individual business. i am concerned about legal action that may come your way. great videos!!!

[@SLEEZARD]

Nice shots Laura! (Mikhail)

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Mikhail! ❤

[@fohx]

thank you xx

[@AlphonseMadiru]

Thanks so much for this, very helpful! Any other beginner photographer in London here so we can be each others muse? Would like to find someone I can shoot and they shoot me too so we can become better ..😊

[@Skiinye]

Adobe portfolio or squarespace?

[@LauraBC]

Squarespace all the way. 🥰 That’s the one I use for years and I’m very happy with it. There is a free trial in the description of the video if you want to check it out first. 🫶🏼

[@Skiinye]

Do you do 1-1 tutoring? I love your videos and watch them back to back but if I could pay to listen to you, why not aha?😅

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you! So good to know that you like my videos! 😍 Yes, I do offer 1-1 mentoring. 🥰 You can find it here: laurabc.com/shop/p/mentorship I also have a private community where I share monthly exclusive content with my supporters if you want to check it out 🥰 buymeacoffee.com/laurabc/membership

[@UAVWRIGHT]

I’m stuck at building clients

[@martinaignatova2959]

What I don’t understand is how to build a website if you do not have a portfolio of photos to put on the website and equally, how to build a portfolio of photos when you don’t have a website

[@808islandlife_HI]

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[@LauraBC]

I explained this in the video. 😄 Both of your questions. From the minute 7 I explain how to get photos to get a portfolio. And I also explain how easy it is to join a website platform, choose a template and upload your photos. 😊 Would you be interested in a video where I explain how to build a website? If there are enough people interested, I may do it, no problem at all. 🥰

[@Skiinye]

I love your vids I’d literally pay to have 1 hour 1-1 with you

[@JayGreezy]

I shoot Nikon, I have had people tell me that jobs have literally fired them for shooting Nikon, and they've had jobs turn them down once they hear they shoot Nikon..... I think that is ridiculous, and one of the reasons that has prevented me from taking it more seriously. I'm heavily invested in the Nikon gear now, can't really afford to change.

[@LauraBC]

This is actually insane! Thank you so much for sharing. There is a lot of “hate” towards Nikon. Just because they were left a little behind in compared to other brands. But Nikon it’s also incredible!! And now they are releasing good cameras! It’s crazy to know that people were fired because of that? 🤦🏻‍♀️ There are incredible photographers out there shooting with Nikon. I love Daniel Kordan for instance and he is wildly successful. Please don’t feel intimidated by those stories. Being freelance nobody will be able to “fire” you for shooting with Nikon as you’ll get your own clients. And I trust that you can find studios or companies that will be ok with it. Just keep shooting and believing in your skills and gear. ❤️

[@OhhhhhhhBugger]

I'm a Canon guy, but super jelly of Nikon lenses, esp. long telephoto zooms and primes....

[@NamasteLuna]

I'm sorry but that is beyond stupid. I'd advise you to keep trying and keep pitching. If a potential client has anything to say about your choice in brand gear you can politely respond with the fact that Nikon IS a profesional gear brand with excellent quality, but also they are hiring you for your knowledge, talent and creative view which has nothing to do with the brand you've chosen. I shoot Nikon too btw❤ 😉

[@shunwilliams6180]

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[@LauraBC]

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[@mynameisneb]

I like to watch Laura BC on 2x speed because I'm crazy 😂 Jk jk. I love doing landscape photography slowly learning portraits with off camera flash

[@LauraBC]

You’re a bit crazy because if I already talk fast, I’m not sure how you can handle me at x2 😂❤ That’s great! I love landscape photography. And even more now that I’m travelling much more. But portrait photography is always my favourite! Keep it up! 📸

[@dario.explore]

Go to the rice fields now, its perfect size

[@uateva]

Not to be rude, but this is the same generic advice I’ve been reading or hearing for a decade from many photographers. And the truth is, nope, it most likely won’t work to get anyone a sustainable career as a working photographer. It might, but most likely won’t. That’s why most of the photographers telling you this have KZbin channels or IG accounts with big followings that they monetise in different ways (ads, selling courses, Patreon, presets and so on). I don’t care how it was 10-15 years ago. Nowadays, the truth is very few up and coming photographers will manage to make a living unless they manage to get a large following in social media. I wish people were more candid about this.

[@616universe3]

Laura, tienes novio?

[@officialcallistostudios1gh]

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[@Peterogen]

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[@MakelifebetterMore]

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