There are many videos that talk about the steps to starting a photography business, and I have made a few myself in the past. You've probably heard the usual things: camera, website, portfolio, experience. But what else? And the things they don't tell you? That's what this video is about. The OTHER (and sometimes less exciting!) things you need to learn and know.

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Video to watch next for those starting a photography business: https://youtu.be/DffMZPDSVrE?siNUen_H9pPZjxMfQq

Chapters and timestamps:
00:00 introduction to starting your photography business
00:30 3 things you need that aren't a camera
00:47 Join Photoboss!
01:07 1st thing – Compelling copy
02:28 2nd thing – Your content for search (blogging!)
03:31 3rd thing – development of strategic packages (offers)
04:02 are your offers convincing?
04:40 What do you think about writing copy for your business?
05:15 Focal – tool for photographers! ️
08:01 Tip 1 for writing better copy: use an AI tool
08:30 Tip 2 – create a bank of copies [helps you write down how you actually speak]
10:30 a.m. Tip 3 – pay attention to the texts that attract you

Listen to Joy's podcast – The podcast for ambitious women pursuing both business and small dreams: https://joymichelle.co/call-to-both-podcast

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WHAT TO WATCH NEXT:
How I grew my photography business
https://youtu.be/y5MsxESfsWk
How to start a photography business https://youtu.be/A6lNLHsq_Bw
4 things every photographer needs to go from amateur to professional https://youtu.be/zTefAVGc8WM
Tips for Stunning Wedding Photography Poses https://youtu.be/qgWnDZ1zXZo
Tips for Photographing Large Wedding Parties https://youtu.be/ajI9LYaGJQ4
How to use Honeybook (for photographers!) https://youtu.be/Ayn7cMh4Sqs

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
‍ My favorite business books, tools and resources: https://joymichelle.co/resources
My Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/joymichellephotography

WORK WITH JOY
1:1 business coaching: https://joymichelle.co/ways-to-work-together
Pitch templates for visibility: https://joymichelle.co/pitchpower
For photographers… Hobby To Pro Toolkit: https://joymichelle.co/hobby-to-pro-toolkit

WHAT’S IN MY CAMERA BAG:
Backpack https://kamrette.com/
Nikon camera: https://amzn.to/2MqpaVo
Nikon 58MM 1.4g: https://amzn.to/3tlRwrG
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Nikon 60mm 2.8 Macro: http://amzn.to/2fwAyj5
Nikon 85mm 1.4: http://amzn.to/2fBTfRp
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: http://amzn.to/2fQlr7O
Memory card case: http://amzn.to/2fkYLZd
Zeiss cleaning wipes: http://amzn.to/2eJLIlI
Nikon Sb910 Flash: http://amzn.to/2fBUDDp
Pocket Assistant Triggers: https://amzn.to/3kgADci
Genaray video light: http://amzn.to/2fY5XxU
Hoya Close-up Filters: https://amzn.to/3kbVihU
5-way reflector http://amzn.to/2sTiARU
Rolling Camera Case: https://goo.gl/0d0HsP
Favorite portrait lens (85mm 1.4): http://amzn.to/2fBTfRp

TOOLS I USE FOR BUSINESS:
Honeybook (invoices, contracts, questionnaires and more!) 50% off: http://share.honeybook.com/fTi8j
Photography Contracts https://thelegalpaige.com/?aff22 Code: JOY for a discount
Kajabi (hosting courses, landing pages, email newsletter, etc.) https://app.kajabi.com/r/5TGzzfMA/t/juqrpdk8

Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle
Listen to the podcast for moms who run a business: https://joymichelle.co/call-to-both-podcast

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