Why You’re Not Getting Photography Clients

In this video, I'm sharing the biggest misconception about getting clients. Photographers and videographers think they need to just sit back, get good, and the clients will come to them. I once had this thought when I was learning how to start a photography business. Learning how to get clients was the hardest challenge I faced, and today, I'm breaking down what you actually should be doing. Let's learn how to run creative business focused on product photography.
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I’m Chris, a photographer based in Chicago. I teach photography and creative business through KZbin, my newsletter, and coaching. When I’m not teaching, I make photos and videos for brands. My KZbin channel is here for two reasons: to teach you how to start a creative business and photography.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:10 The Big Realization
3:48 It’s On You
5:41 How To Do It
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[@IsaPacheco94]

Really appreciate your videos for keeping it real and normalizing that things don't come easy. We see other people showing off their successes and don't realize the amount of work it took to get them there. PS: the puppy is so cute!

[@ChrisPieta]

If I want to help others I need to be fully transparent! Thanks for the comment!

[@abramelizondo8435]

I was just watching your reels video from 7 months ago or so. I was interested in checking more out from you and boom a new video 14 minutes ago! Keep up the great work.

[@ChrisPieta]

Ah talk about timing! Thanks for taking the time to check out the channel Abram!

[@timd7747]

Great video, glad I found this channel lets of great information.

[@russ11]

Love this video, thank you man! I feel like I just listened to an entire book in 8 minutes

[@ChrisPieta]

Love this comment!

[@SusanneGeert]

Such a wonderful, honest and very helpful video - thanks for sharing this so openly 🌱

[@ChrisPieta]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saraboychuk_]

Fantastic video!!

[@Almendarezwilliam]

This was really helpful thank you for putting this out here.

[@ChrisPieta]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching my friend

[@Cin-db1dd]

Naww the puppy! Thank you for all the tips ! Im still learning before I can outreach atm but hoping at least some of my practice shots I post will get noticed and gain a following so that when I do reach out it may gain more interest by brands :) however I am considering the use of an agency option to begin with . :) just not sure how that works atm

[@unclemonkey4699]

Worked for two successful wedding and portrait photog's. They were total packages. Personality, skillful as marketers, and they were sound business women. Their photography was good but their referral network was sustaining everything. Even with all the cut throat shoot and burn competition, they thrive.

[@ChrisPieta]

Referrals can be great. Tough to rely on just one method of getting clients.

[@TheDarknight3x]

Great video here. I understand reaching out to companies, but what if your niche deals with individuals/ families? For example, graduation portraits, engagements, etc. How do you reach out to those clients?

[@ChrisPieta]

That’s tougher with families. Usually individuals don’t respond well to cold emailing or calling. Advertising is one way to do it. Posting organic content is another. Finding the groups that these people hang out online and sharing your work can be another good way

[@succ33ds]

What creative sales course did you take Chris?

[@ChrisPieta]

My favorite was the creativepreneur club one but it's no longer around. I took one of Zack Kravit's courses too, still a good option.

[@mariee3]

But where do i find these clients?

[@ChrisPieta]

check out my videos in my creative business playlist. I also have a free course on my website: learn.chrispieta.com/free-video-training

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

It’s like any other business 90% of it is marketing and outreach. Rea estate agents use something called a CRM. Have you thought of using one of those to help manage and organize clients from first contact to getting paid?

[@ChrisPieta]

Yep exactly - something most creatives don't realize. Been using a CRM since the very beginning, it's a game changer.

[@ChrisPieta]

What CRM are you using?

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

@@ChrisPieta We’ve spoken. I’m new to photography, but for real estate I was looking into Streak which works well on Chrome. Which one you using?

[@ChrisPieta]

@@PLANETWATERMELON ah yes - I’m using go high level

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

@@ChrisPieta never heard of it. I’m sure it’s good if your using it.

[@freeindeedproductions9051]

Archie will be a great addition to the channel. #Archie

[@ChrisPieta]

We'll see how he is behind the camera! Haha #Archie

[@stevenphelps8625]

How to do it.. now I’m not going into detail here. THIS is why the content on YT is just talking heads with not much help

[@ChrisPieta]

Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnutan-vl5iVhK8 And if KZbin isn't your thing, here's my free course: learn.chrispieta.com/free-video-training

[@KodakPhotoPrinter]

Hello Chris ! This is Kodak Photo Printer. The videos you make are very entertaining, and we are interested in working with you. If you are interested in a collaboration, could you please provide your email address? If you have any questions, let us know. Thank you! 🙂

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi - I’d love to make something work! Can you please reach out to [e-mail]

[@ChrisPieta]

If my email didn’t display properly in my previously comment it can also be found on my channel page. (KZbin sometimes blocks email comments)