16/09/2024
When people look shocked at how much professional photography costs…
Just remember - camera’s cost an absolutely fortune. Lens’ cost a fortune and they both have a lifespan so they need replacing every 5 years (if you’re lucky).
Creative suite, subscriptions for your website, maintenance of your kit, gallery hosts etc. all cost… not to mention a graphics card capable computer of some sort to cope with high resolution images.
Travel to and from your photoshoot, backdrops, lights, props all need refreshing regularly to meet trends.
Insurance, SD cards, gift cards, charitable raffle prize donations, paid targeted marketing costs, missed hours with friends and family whilst you spend hours shooting and editing… Don’t even get me started on tax!!
Part time photographer’s don’t do this for the money - we do it for the love of it.
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