Starting a Professional Photography business takes a lot more than just a camera. Here is a list the money breakdown to get you started so you understand what your getting into before you jump feet first without knowing.<\/p>\n
2 professional camera bodies (pros have to have at least one backup) | $3400 each x 2 = $6,800
\n2 external flashes | $500 each x 2 = $1,000
\n4-6 professional lenses\u00a0 | $12,000
\nComputer for editing | $1,700
\nProtection plan for computer | $300
\nExternal hard drives to keep your images safe | at least 2 per year at $260
\nCamera strap | $125
\nBusiness license | $50 annually
\nBusiness liability insurance | $330 per year
\nProfessional Photography Memberships PPA | $40 per month
\nStudio Management Software | $50 per month
\nWebsite hosting | $10 per month
\nWebsite setup | $300+
\nLogo design & branding | $1,000 (that is on the low end)
\nRolling camera bag | $300
\nLens bag | $250
\nPhotoshop | $700
\nPostage – $400+<\/p>\n
Office Supplies- $600 +<\/p>\n
Prints -$1000-$20000 depending on how your selling
\nProps- $1000 a year for first 3-4 years.
\nLightroom editing software | $300
\nStudio lighting setup\u00a0 | $2,000
\nContinuing education to make me a better photographer | $2,000 annually<\/p>\n
Blankets\/Backgrounds | $500+
\nMemory cards | $100 a year
\nMiscellaneous expenses:
\nGas, car care, merchant fees, professional clothing, gadgets I\u2019ve bought and then sold and lost money, networking events, advertising
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\nTotal = $40,000+ (YES, THOUSAND)<\/p>\n
Is this a lot yes it looks like a ton to get started I remember reading a list similar to this and literally putting my head down on the table after I read it thinking I can’t come up with $40,000. It’s OK you will in time it takes time to make money. You can save and that’s exactly what I did. Worked really hard and saved to buy everything. Before you know it you will see you can succeed running a Professional Photography business but there are many steps in the process and I am here to teach you the exact steps to get your started. Once you get the hang of it before you know it you be super busy and running your own company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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