In Australia it is almost impossible to become a full-time photographer for one. There's just too many good photographers now and they just isn't the money here in Australia. People are struggling to pay their mortgages. They can't afford six or $700 for a shoot and finding clients has become very very difficult in Australia. It might be different in America or it might be different in Canada but it's certainly not like that here in Australia. There's only a handful of guys doing really well and that's okay. I maintain my day job through four days a week good income and then I make some good side hustle and I also still enjoy and appreciate my Photography that way. I'm not chasing invoices. I'm not chasing clients. I'm not sitting on the computer all hours editing either. I've got a good life balance with Photography. I'm not saying my balance is better than a full-time photographer, not for a second but I don't think it's realistic here in Australia.
It’s very competitive in the first couple years because you’re competing with everyone that has a dream and a credit card. If you obsess for long enough, you can break through and you realize the pool thins itself out. If it’s any consolation, there’s only a handful of people who shoot the major ad campaigns in Canada too. That’s just how it works.
@@sergiopstudio I know this might sound arrogant, but my work is actually better than some of the full-time photographers in my own country but also some of those guys had financial backing as well. When you are paying off a mortgage raising two teenagers it is really difficult but I agree with what you said and I do enjoy your channel and sorry if I seemed a bit grumpy. Just I think it needs to be planned out and you need to have some money behind you initially.
It’s not for everyone, this job attracts a very specific person. Money helps sure, and so does having your dad be chief editor at vogue, but I’m sharing what has worked for me, without any head start. Was it easy? It’s still not. But I love the process.
If you were a photographer say in a small African village how would you go about this? I think the problem with these generic videos is they make out that anyone can do it without taking any environmental impacts into consideration. What if you live in a very small place that doesn't have a lot of clientele? This type of approach will not work. There are too many RUclips videos saying you need to do this and you need to do that.
The city of Victoria has a population of 91,000. I don’t live in a village, but it’s not exactly New York. If you watch my videos, you will know I do not glorify this path at all, but it doesn’t mean it’s not possible. It takes time, persistence, and a little delusion.
@@sergiopstudio yeah my city is about 30,000 people but seriously man no one's got any money here. They just shut when you tell them that it's gonna cost $300 for a simple little job.... I had one lady say to me she wanted stuff for free. She didn't think it was worth money. It's just manifestly stupid when people say that to you but I really enjoy your advice and channel man good stuff.
That happens to all of us. We’re glorifying a hobby, it just comes with the territory. But over time, if you get better and grow your network, you’ll attract the right type of clients that understand the value in advertising (usually after failing a couple times)
You always share sooo much valuable content Sergio - thanks for taking all the time to create this 🌱
Dude I have said it before and will say it again... The channel is bananas! Love it here!
Thanks Tommy! Trying to be a realist 🫡
In Australia it is almost impossible to become a full-time photographer for one. There's just too many good photographers now and they just isn't the money here in Australia. People are struggling to pay their mortgages. They can't afford six or $700 for a shoot and finding clients has become very very difficult in Australia. It might be different in America or it might be different in Canada but it's certainly not like that here in Australia. There's only a handful of guys doing really well and that's okay. I maintain my day job through four days a week good income and then I make some good side hustle and I also still enjoy and appreciate my Photography that way. I'm not chasing invoices. I'm not chasing clients. I'm not sitting on the computer all hours editing either. I've got a good life balance with Photography. I'm not saying my balance is better than a full-time photographer, not for a second but I don't think it's realistic here in Australia.
It’s very competitive in the first couple years because you’re competing with everyone that has a dream and a credit card. If you obsess for long enough, you can break through and you realize the pool thins itself out. If it’s any consolation, there’s only a handful of people who shoot the major ad campaigns in Canada too. That’s just how it works.
@@sergiopstudio I know this might sound arrogant, but my work is actually better than some of the full-time photographers in my own country but also some of those guys had financial backing as well. When you are paying off a mortgage raising two teenagers it is really difficult but I agree with what you said and I do enjoy your channel and sorry if I seemed a bit grumpy. Just I think it needs to be planned out and you need to have some money behind you initially.
It’s not for everyone, this job attracts a very specific person. Money helps sure, and so does having your dad be chief editor at vogue, but I’m sharing what has worked for me, without any head start. Was it easy? It’s still not. But I love the process.
@@sergiopstudio awesome 👌
If you were a photographer say in a small African village how would you go about this? I think the problem with these generic videos is they make out that anyone can do it without taking any environmental impacts into consideration. What if you live in a very small place that doesn't have a lot of clientele? This type of approach will not work. There are too many RUclips videos saying you need to do this and you need to do that.
The city of Victoria has a population of 91,000. I don’t live in a village, but it’s not exactly New York. If you watch my videos, you will know I do not glorify this path at all, but it doesn’t mean it’s not possible. It takes time, persistence, and a little delusion.
@@sergiopstudio yeah my city is about 30,000 people but seriously man no one's got any money here. They just shut when you tell them that it's gonna cost $300 for a simple little job.... I had one lady say to me she wanted stuff for free. She didn't think it was worth money. It's just manifestly stupid when people say that to you but I really enjoy your advice and channel man good stuff.
That happens to all of us. We’re glorifying a hobby, it just comes with the territory. But over time, if you get better and grow your network, you’ll attract the right type of clients that understand the value in advertising (usually after failing a couple times)