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The Bard of Tysoe's avatar

This is brilliant, Chris… – such sensible and pragmatic advice. Plus it really tests someone's desire and resolve to turn their hobby into their side hustle into their business, their only source of income.

Chris Humphrey's avatar

Thank you for this! Your opinion holds a high place for me. I know this isn’t a sexy topic but “inside weddings” is also between the ears of the photographer.

There’s a reason why every year 25 new photographers hit a local market and only one survives to see year 2

Todd Takes Pictures's avatar

Oh man Chris, I fear this may be some unpopular advice. lol, you know there are aspiring photographers out there who think this will be as easy as getting a loan for some equipment then making a couple of "who's having a wedding?" Facebook posts. The money of course will almost immediately come rolling in, and they can tell their boss to take this job and shove it (oh wait, most of them are probably too young to get that reference) 🙄

Chris Humphrey's avatar

I was so close to using that reference, but thought of my boys who are in their early 20s and very musically informed and knew this wouldn't land with them.

Building a business is tough but if done right it can be a life-changer!