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I Left My Photography Business for a Corporate Job… Then Got Laid Off After 2 Years
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I Left My Photography Business for a Corporate Job… Then Got Laid Off After 2 Years

After running my own photography business for years, a corporate real estate media company recruited me. They offered exactly what every self-employed photographer eventually wonders about: What would life feel like if photography didn’t depend entirely on me?

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How to Start a Photography Business from Scratch
Photography Education, Photography for Beginners, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Tips Jeff Carnie Photography Education, Photography for Beginners, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Tips Jeff Carnie

How to Start a Photography Business from Scratch

You don’t need an MBA—but you do need structure.

At minimum:

  • Choose a business name

  • Register your business locally

  • Open a separate bank account

  • Track income and expenses

  • Get basic insurance (especially for weddings/events)

Treating photography like a business builds trust—with clients and yourself.

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How to Build a Successful Photography Business: 6 Proven Steps
Photography Business, Photography Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Growth, Personal Branding, Photography Tips, Photography Tutorials, Photography Workflow, Central Valley Photography, Oakdale Photographer, Jeff Carnie Photography, Northern California Photographer Jeff Carnie Photography Business, Photography Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Growth, Personal Branding, Photography Tips, Photography Tutorials, Photography Workflow, Central Valley Photography, Oakdale Photographer, Jeff Carnie Photography, Northern California Photographer Jeff Carnie

How to Build a Successful Photography Business: 6 Proven Steps

Clients don’t hire cameras—they hire photographers they feel comfortable with. Your ability to connect with people matters just as much as your technical skill.

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