Part-Time, Full-Time, And Employed Partners
Photography Part-Time Or As A Side Gig
There is no shame in limiting photography to a part-time occupation. In fact, there are several benefits:
- Carries less risk
- Better fit for “photography passion”
- Dual income can mean more money
The cons for making photography a part-time gig include the following:
- More time required to launch
- Eventual work/life balance
- Working multiple jobs can increase the risk of burnout if one’s social life is not nurtured.
- Time = limited scalability
Photography Full-Time As A Sole Proprietor
Of course, there are also pros and cons to making photography a full-time job as a sole proprietor. Some of the pros include the following:
- Faster to launch
- Quicker growth and development
- More time for scaling and development
- Better focus/balance
Here are some of the cons for going full-time:
- Significant risks (income/insurance)
- Lonely/depressing (getting stuck)
- This can be minimized with a healthy peer network, perhaps one in which you meet up regularly with other photographers for lunch or other functions to limit the isolation of working alone.
Photography As A Partnership
Another option for making photography a career is a partnership with fellow photographers.
- Double effort = quicker launch
- Faster growth and development
- Division of labor provides better focus
As is true with other business types, partnerships also carry cons:
- Conflict resolution
- Equity in work/income (greatest stress)
- Less autonomy in decision making
- This includes deciding when you want to go on vacation. Your business partner should be notified in advance to plan for covering all business tasks.
Photography As A Career With A Studio
One avenue towards working as a photographer involves working with a studio. Here are some pros for working in a studio setting:
- Fastest artistic development (often paid)
- No risk, good reward in salary/income
- Learn the business, think differently
- Career platform/business springboard
And of course there are cons:
- Less upside potential
CHAPTER ONE
- 1.1 Business Course One | The Photography Business Plan
- 1.2 Introduction
- 1.3 Common Myths + Truths Unknown
- 1.4 Know The Road Ahead
- 1.5 The Lin & Jirsa Journey
- 1.6 Part-Time, Full-Time, Employed, Partners
- 1.7 Respect Yourself. Stop Wasting Time + Money
- 1.8 Your Business Roadmap And Guide
- 1.9 Chapter One Quiz
CHAPTER TWO
- 2.1 Great Plans Still Fail
- 2.2 Strategy Vs. Planning
- 2.3 The Business Plan/Executive Summary
- 2.4 The Power Of Mind Mapping
- 2.5 Step One: Select A Focus
- 2.6 Step Two: Basic Market Research
- 2.7 Step Three: S.W.O.T. Analysis
- 2.8 Step Four: Target Market Personas
- 2.9 Step Five: Values, Vision, Mission
- 2.10 Step Six: Creating Short + Long-Term Goals
- 2.11 Effectively Managing Your Time
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
- 4.1 Selecting The Entity And Registering The Business
- 4.2 Liability And Insurance
- 4.3 Protect Yourself With Contracts
- 4.4 Why You Need Accounting
- 4.5 Good Data Equals Good Decisions
- 4.6 Using The Gear And IT Guide
- 4.7 Q&A
Total Course Run Time: 7H 50M 44S
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