I’m sure I’ll figure it out later, but I find it hard to find people that want to shoot with me. They’ll seem to respond positively on IG and then flake out when it comes time. Not complaining, my family lets me practice on them.
I'm in the US. I have an LLC in North Carolina and Arkansas. I work as a 1099 "independent contractor" for my LLCs. I use cash accounting and do most of the book keeping myself. make sure to file a DBA and get your EIN, a sales/use number and file your quarterly income tax and sales tax forms. Then hand it all off to a tax accountant for your annual reports and taxes. The biggest pain is the sales tax forms which end up being a form for nearly every single job in "destination" tax states. But the most important thing is to rent equipment that you aren't going to use all the time (rent that Phase One for $2k instead of buying it for $250k. It's all about making sure your income exceeds your out-go.
Thank you! Thank you, thank you! I'm currently 58. When I turned 50, I really wanted to get serious and learn about photography. Didn't know what an f-stop was. Never heard of manual mode. I bought a Canon Rebel T5 bundle package at 50, didn't take it out of the box again until I turned 51, and then god bless RUclips tutorials which taught me SO much. I got bit by the bug, and loved experimenting photographically. Street photography became my first love. Architecture. Abstract. Double exposures... I had a blast learning as much as I could. I still do. In December of 2020, I was blessed to retire at 55 from a 35-year career with the state of NY. I had/have a pension coming in, but a year later I re-entered the work force. The extra income allowed me to indulge in camera equipment that I would never be able to do with just a pension. I currently shoot with Fuji Cameras. I have an X-T4, and an X-T3 that I bought AFTER the T4 (T4 flip screen was more suited for vlogging). A few months ago I purchased the X-T5. I really invested in the best Fuji glass. Let's just say, I have 11 Fuji lenses, including the 50mm 1.0. I was definitely future planning, and I was able to purchase all of them with the extra income; no credit cards needed. In the last year-and-a-half, I've had some wonderful photographic opportunities that I never thought I would; including photographing rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances of my city's ballet company. There's more I need to obtain, for example a lighting set up. I've never shot in a photo studio; it's always been available light or stage lighting. I know enough to know that I'm not quite ready to jump into the business side, but in December of 2023 I left the after-retirement job, and I have loved spending my free time photographing, and devouring tutorials to help me understand what more I need to know. One of the biggest frustrations I've had for a few months now is, every RUclips video that I've watched regarding how to get started in a photography business, the only things that were being mentioned were, find the niche, get good gear, here's tips on how to get new clients, and go start that business! Every one of the videos left me asking, "But, what about the legal side? Tax side? Contracts? Insurance? The business side??" Back in the 80s, there was a law office billboard that said, "Ignorance is bliss, but it won't stand up in court!" I knew enough to know that I could not and would not start a photography business with so much of what I needed to know, still unknown. And then this video posted, and a few minutes into it I literally exclaimed, "YES! FINALLY!!" This is such a wonderful guide for what is needed for the business side. You've given enough information that I can research more specific information for what I would need to start a business in my state/area, when I'm ready. For now, I'll keep honing my craft and getting better. But I've taken photos in the last year that have solidified for me that I can, one day soon, start making money shooting what I love. Thank you.
thx so much for your kind words. please consider subscribing. i help photographers like you become working pros like me. i'm obsessed about sharing information for photographers like you. i've invented a system to go from your spot to a working pro. learn more here. theCARTYMETHOD.com
love weddings but hate the 8 to 12 hours, no matter how much money I make, knowing I cant do that 2 days in a row scares me, and the others I like for example fashion I cant seem to make money on
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I’m sure I’ll figure it out later, but I find it hard to find people that want to shoot with me. They’ll seem to respond positively on IG and then flake out when it comes time. Not complaining, my family lets me practice on them.
I'm in the US. I have an LLC in North Carolina and Arkansas. I work as a 1099 "independent contractor" for my LLCs. I use cash accounting and do most of the book keeping myself. make sure to file a DBA and get your EIN, a sales/use number and file your quarterly income tax and sales tax forms. Then hand it all off to a tax accountant for your annual reports and taxes. The biggest pain is the sales tax forms which end up being a form for nearly every single job in "destination" tax states. But the most important thing is to rent equipment that you aren't going to use all the time (rent that Phase One for $2k instead of buying it for $250k. It's all about making sure your income exceeds your out-go.
all smart points. thx for sharing.
Thank you! Thank you, thank you! I'm currently 58. When I turned 50, I really wanted to get serious and learn about photography. Didn't know what an f-stop was. Never heard of manual mode. I bought a Canon Rebel T5 bundle package at 50, didn't take it out of the box again until I turned 51, and then god bless RUclips tutorials which taught me SO much. I got bit by the bug, and loved experimenting photographically. Street photography became my first love. Architecture. Abstract. Double exposures... I had a blast learning as much as I could. I still do.
In December of 2020, I was blessed to retire at 55 from a 35-year career with the state of NY. I had/have a pension coming in, but a year later I re-entered the work force. The extra income allowed me to indulge in camera equipment that I would never be able to do with just a pension. I currently shoot with Fuji Cameras. I have an X-T4, and an X-T3 that I bought AFTER the T4 (T4 flip screen was more suited for vlogging). A few months ago I purchased the X-T5. I really invested in the best Fuji glass. Let's just say, I have 11 Fuji lenses, including the 50mm 1.0. I was definitely future planning, and I was able to purchase all of them with the extra income; no credit cards needed.
In the last year-and-a-half, I've had some wonderful photographic opportunities that I never thought I would; including photographing rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances of my city's ballet company. There's more I need to obtain, for example a lighting set up. I've never shot in a photo studio; it's always been available light or stage lighting. I know enough to know that I'm not quite ready to jump into the business side, but in December of 2023 I left the after-retirement job, and I have loved spending my free time photographing, and devouring tutorials to help me understand what more I need to know.
One of the biggest frustrations I've had for a few months now is, every RUclips video that I've watched regarding how to get started in a photography business, the only things that were being mentioned were, find the niche, get good gear, here's tips on how to get new clients, and go start that business! Every one of the videos left me asking, "But, what about the legal side? Tax side? Contracts? Insurance? The business side??" Back in the 80s, there was a law office billboard that said, "Ignorance is bliss, but it won't stand up in court!" I knew enough to know that I could not and would not start a photography business with so much of what I needed to know, still unknown. And then this video posted, and a few minutes into it I literally exclaimed, "YES! FINALLY!!" This is such a wonderful guide for what is needed for the business side. You've given enough information that I can research more specific information for what I would need to start a business in my state/area, when I'm ready. For now, I'll keep honing my craft and getting better. But I've taken photos in the last year that have solidified for me that I can, one day soon, start making money shooting what I love. Thank you.
thx so much for your kind words. please consider subscribing. i help photographers like you become working pros like me. i'm obsessed about sharing information for photographers like you. i've invented a system to go from your spot to a working pro. learn more here. theCARTYMETHOD.com
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Your on mind.
Appreciate you
I was so amazing listening and learning from you today from Cameroon and I will love to always listen to u always
welcome to my methods Chris.
As always, there's so many actionable tips here. Another great show, Carty!
Thanks for being a valuable sponsor.
love weddings but hate the 8 to 12 hours, no matter how much money I make, knowing I cant do that 2 days in a row scares me, and the others I like for example fashion I cant seem to make money on
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Hi Carty, this presentation is amazing and informative. I was wondering if in the future you could break down your storage system and process.
coming soon.
This was very informative! I always find these golden nuggets of wisdom within every stream that can be directly applied.
Glad it was helpful!
I don’t think you are talking too much
Thanks for sharing
So nice of you
Great thanks bro!
Happy to help!
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