Today’s video is all about my photography business game changers! One of my subscribers asked what gear, software, books, and mindset shifts had the biggest impact on the growth of my photography business so this video is my response to that question!
Photo biz resources to check out:
Bokeh Podcast –
Marketing Podcast –
Photoboss FB group –
business straight up Podcast –
The Camera body I use:
Favorite portrait lens:
Lightroom editing course:
How I use Photomechanic for culling
Honeybook to manage clients – get 50% off –
MILE IQ
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Pumpkin Plan
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Fine Art Wedding Photography
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To hear ways I found my first wedding clients – watch this
To see how I edit my images in Lightroom – watch this
Gear I use for weddings:
Clear umbrellas
Pelican Case:
Nikon Camera body D4:
Nikon Camera Body D610:
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8:
Nikon 50mm 1.4:
Nikon 60mm 2.8 Macro:
Nikon 85mm 1.4:
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8:
Gepe memory card case:
Zeiss cleaning wipes:
Nikon Sb910 flash:
Pocket Wizard Triggers:
Genaray Video light:
Hoya close up filters:
Rain cover for cameras:
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I have not been paid to promote or endorse any of these items. These are my honest opinions and thoughts. All gear has been purchased with my own money. Some links are Affiliate links, meaning that at no cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you buy it.
What was the biggest “game changer” in your own biz?!
The reason Lightroom might be slow for you is because you are not adding 1:1 previews when you do your import. This would mean Lightroom has to generate a preview each time you select a photo.
Thank you!
Never read those books before but I've taken note!
Thank you for the valuable information! Can you give any advice on when to know to stop shooting for free and start charging? And when is "enough" of a portfolio to start a website? I have been doing free photos for almost two years and have been a little discouraged as I feel that is way too long. Do you have a video tutorial of how you use HoneyBook? I just signed up using your discount code and love it so far. I just got my first paid client but want to get ahead with all the templates and hopefully jump start my business. Thanks Again!
Nice informative video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video, learnt a lot! Keep up with the great work! Greetings from Brazil!
Hey girl!! Great video! I am working hard to grow and perfect my business this year. Thanks for the awesome advice. You're the best!! SWJones.com
Great video! Can you tell me where to find the actual Business Essentials Workshop that you were talking about? I didn't see a link for it in your list. Thanks again for a very informative video!
https://www.tomjamisonphotography.com
This was so helpful! Need to listen again and again and take proper notes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! Love your videos. It’s really priceless. Appreciate you, Joy!
Do you have any podcast recommendations?
Upgrading equipment.. Getting better with post processing. Also going IPS and learning Off Camera flash so controlling lighting situations anywhere lighting is allowed were the two Most HUGE game changers
My biggest game changer was probably my CRM. Also developing a process from start to finish.
Thank you so much for this. <3 You are one beautiful person.
Do you have a video on advice for submitting your work to Magazines and other blogs?
First of all, you look amazing! Congratulations with your pregnancy. And I know I have said this before, but you are awesome. There are so many photographers who on on YouTube and they do not hold a candle the the information that you give us. You are so down to earth and your heart is for helping others build their business. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!
Shame honey book is only for United states I tried to get it is there anything else u reccomend like this
You're so giving. Thank you!
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So so helpful!! Thank you for all of those great suggestions!
Thank you! My game changer is this video!
Great video!
Do you prefer the nikonD5 over the D850 w/batterygrip? If so, why?
Thank you for making this video! For me…taking creative live classes have put a new spin in my business
Switching to digital, Discovering Lightroom, my d500, my 70-200g2, switching to editing with stylus/pens, my awesome supportive husband. So many!
Were you a model before becoming a photographer?
I just started taking my photography from hobby to business. Right now I am editing images for a wedding photographer, signed up for a workshop and working along side a local photography, going to a networking event this month!! Can’t wait to meet more photographers in my area and find my style.
Really appreciate your effort in sharing your experience, inspiring, thanks
My game changer was video-marketing and collaboration
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this was super insightful video!
thanks for sharing all this beautiful content with us!
really enjoyed watching this
Game changers – two full frame cameras, realizing I was “worth” charging, my CODB, second shooting, my 50 1.4 and 85 1.8, understanding Lightroom and how to connect with people before just giving them pricing.
Love this video! ♡
How cool thank you
Joy, I loved your comment about mindset! I have had friends and family tell me I am "too expensive for still being in college," or that "college students don't get paid that much, so maybe you should be charging lower than what you're worth for the time being". These comments have really discouraged me, but I am pushing through them. I too believe that it's about the mindset you have. I keep telling myself "I can be a college student, and I don't have to under charge myself." There are other young photographers who have been so successful with photography, and I look up to them for that reason.
Joy!!! Seriously I look forward to each and every video you make. They are genuinely full I'm so much great information. I have two of the books that you suggested and they are amazing I may pick up the third one. I have also never heard of The compound effect but it makes total sense. Thank you for sharing such wonderful knowledge it's always such a pleasure to watch.
Another great video! I see from the link you have now moved on to the D5!
So much great information here! I think these are the big kind of videos but it is super helpful to others. Good one! 🙂
Loved this! Game changers for me were getting a mentor, networking with local creatives, and investing in business courses like Hook and Book Brides😊
Thank for being so humble, and down to earth. Not making it look like it was easy, but that you went through all the struggles we go though and you managed to achieve you goals! You are such an inspiration to me <3