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Photography Business Secrets: The Savvy Photographer's Guide to Sales, Marketing, and More

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Give your photography business an edge with these professional insightsThere are already more than 150,000 professional photographers in the U.S., according to Department of Labor statistics, and thousands of serious amateurs are continually seeking to become established. Whether yours is a new or long-standing photography business, you have plenty of competition. Lara White has collected the best advice from her popular photography business website, Photomint.com, into this guide for your reference. She covers establishing your brand, defining policies, setting prices, creating a marketing plan, networking, and a great deal more.Photography is a rapidly growing industry, placing both established and beginning photographers in tough competition for business Author Lara White runs a popular website teaching successful business strategies to photographers; this book collects and organizes valuable information to help newcomers get started and existing businesses grow Covers business fundamentals including establishing a brand, defining studio policies, setting pricing, creating a marketing plan, understanding your audience, networking, and effective social media marketing Provides proven tips for building a successful photography business Photography Business Secrets is packed with advice that can help your photography business succeed and thrive, even in today's economy.

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 22, 2013

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January 25, 2019
This book had been invaluable as I get started in this industry. It's tone and organization has been approachable and useful. I highly recommend this volume to anyone getting started.
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July 19, 2023
This is an AMAZING, comprehensive resource for anyone in the photography industry who is either just starting out as a serious business owner, or has been part time and is ready to grow.

It is especially helpful for wedding and portrait photographers. While much of the content is applicable to any photographic niche, Lara White's background is in wedding photography, and her insights into the industry and helpful, informative, and inspire one to take action immediately instead of being overwhelmed by options.

This book was published a few years ago, but 99% of the information is still relevant. This book helped me create a pricing structure for my business based on profitability NOT emotions or perceived self worth, which is a huge challenge for most of us photographers. I'm so glad I read this.
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451 reviews
November 16, 2015
This was the most thorough book on the business of photography I've ever seen. I wish I had seen it (or it had been published) BEFORE I started my business. It covers almost every aspect of the "back end" of the business - from naming your company to daily business tasks, sales basics, marketing and more. This should be required reading for those considering starting a photo business.
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April 15, 2014
As a wife of a full time photographer, and me wanting to dive into the full time photography life myself, this book was both familiar and informative. I felt like I could relate to the lifestyle but I learned a lot about marketing and many other tools of the trade that can improve our business.
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April 7, 2014
A really good read BEFORE you start your business. I'm three years in and it was all stuff I had already worked through.
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March 3, 2015
Bookmark crazy


So much information, great, great, great. Very thorough and gave me lots to consider. I feel ready to start my business. Actually excited instead of anxious.
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January 4, 2023
This was super helpful for me who is about to go to a photography school.
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