Running a Photography Business

A Day "Off” In The Life of a Sports Photographer: Running the Business
See what a "day off" from photographing looks like for me. There is a lot more to running a business than taking photographs. I'll show you applications I use to help me and some things to make sure you are keeping track of in your business if you are starting out. There is no real day off for a photographer because you have to take on so many different roles of the business.
Follow along on Instagram @paulrutherford_
Check out my images at www.paulrutherfordphotography.com
As always, leave any questions in the comments!
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[@Paul_Rutherford]

Can anyone guess what game I'm playing on the switch??

[@angelogarciajr5356]

If I were you maybe get on a plane to KC lol Have fun whatever you do but be safe!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

@@angelogarciajr5356 Thanks!

[@NKolakovic]

Fortnite for surer

[@Paul_Rutherford]

@@NKolakovic nope...thats only on the big screen

[@NikCan66]

Very honest

[@NKolakovic]

That's sick! Actually so helpful. I.might have to get organized...

[@carlosdias1940]

Hi Paul! Been following your channel for the last couple of days and enjoying very much. Short comment as I plan to do more!!! Cheers

[@kybathebalance]

You’re really helping me a lot with your advice. I appreciate you for really loving what you do. the attention to detail speaks for itself.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@jackviets5953]

Amazing videos and great tips, you should have way more subscribers! I love sports photography and you’re such a great influence.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@Twobarpsi]

Great advice on having a personal and business credit/accounts.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

It's a must!

[@chris_kiely]

As someone just getting into sports photography I’m loving how helpful your videos are. Keep them coming.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Glad it helps! Appreciate the comment!

[@ChristopherRusanowsky]

I feel like I could have made this video. I can relate to this a lot man. I photograph social issues and the american condition as a photojournalist while also doing portraits and weddings. 2020 has killed me so far but I am not giving up. Keep going man and do what you love because it beats a 9-5.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

2020 was tough and this year will hopefully get better come summer with more vaccinations. So right that this beats a 9-5, Once a week it hits me how crazy it is to live this self employed life and hard to imagine going back to "strict" working hours. Good luck this next year!

[@daveao686]

Your google sheet setup looks great. I might have to try to design a new one up.

[@tylerHphoto]

I am sending this to all my friends who think I don't work when I am at home. Thank you for sharing the side no one sees or really talks about!

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Haha. People don't realize it's way more than taking photos!

[@streetdreamrides]

Just found your channel Paul. Great info. Thanks for sharing...

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Thanks for watching!

[@leslieplus3136]

I can relate to the beginning of what you said! I'm a freelance photographer (in progress) still so much for me to learn, but I love what I do. Love what you're saying!!!! I needed to hear all this 🙌thank you! Just subscribed

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing!

[@noelchacko]

I commented this on another video, but the audio still seems to be louder on the left side.

[@jameshajjar]

Nice video Paul! I’m also a sports photographer in Montreal, Canada and I can relate to how you feel about being freelance. Not knowing what is coming up this year is not what I am used to as my business is mostly the same clients calling me up year after year for youth sports or College sports. Question, why don’t you use Quickbooks to invoice your clients?

[@Paul_Rutherford]

Thanks James! Honestly I made my own before I started using quickbooks, and then never thought about it. But I will definitely look into now! I still don't want clients to pay online so I can save the few percent in fees.

[@jameshajjar]

@@Paul_Rutherford I actually invoice them with Quickbooks but don't take the payments online. They either make a direct deposit to my account or they send me a check.

[@Paul_Rutherford]

@@jameshajjar I'm for sure checking it out now!