- Recommended prerequisite:
- Level 3
- 28.1Paths to going professionalIn English10 ways to earn money with photographyClient work, stock, teaching, print sales, content production.9 min
- 28.2Finding your nicheIn EnglishWhy does shooting everything hurt you?Specialization brings trust and a higher price.9 min
- 28.3PortfolioIn EnglishWhich photos should go into a portfolio?Few and strong: 15 photos chosen for the target client.9 min
- 28.4Website and social mediaIn EnglishDoes social media bring clients?Aim for clients, not followers; a showcase and basic SEO.9 min
- 28.5PricingIn EnglishHow do you calculate the price of a shoot?Cost + time + value + usage rights.9 min
- 28.6Quotes and communicationIn EnglishHow do you give a client a quote?Clear scope, clear delivery date, managing expectations.9 min
- 28.7ContractsIn EnglishWhy is a contract essential?Anything not in writing can cause problems.9 min
- 28.8DeliveryIn EnglishHow are photos delivered to the client?Online gallery, file sizes and delivery time.9 min
- 28.9A professional workflowIn EnglishHow does the work flow from shoot to delivery?Preparation → shoot → backup → culling → editing → delivery → archive.9 min
- 28.10Stock photographyIn EnglishCan you earn money from stock photos?Agencies, keywords and competition from AI.9 min
- 28.11Competitions and grantsIn EnglishHow do you get your name known?Choosing the right competition and preparing an application portfolio.9 min
- 28.12Equipment investment and insuranceIn EnglishWhich equipment should you spend your earnings on?Lenses and light first, then the body; equipment insurance.9 min
- 28.13Tax and running a companyIn EnglishWhat official processes does a freelance photographer face?The basic concepts; consult an accountant for decisions.9 min
- 28.14The photographer's healthIn EnglishHow does a photographer protect themselves?Ergonomics, eye health and burnout.9 min
Module project
A 15-photo portfolio aimed at a target client, a price list and a sample quote.