Self-employed as a photographer

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Self-employed as a photographer: How to get started!

From hobby to profession, from employment to self-employment - full of hurdles, but feasible, for everyone, but not for everyone. Professional photographer Jens Brüggemann moves you between these poles in a tutorial with profound tips for your successful start in business. Ten chapters with over 190 PDF pages: Find your unique position in a market flooded with images, prepare your photo studio in a targeted manner and use advertising materials that actually pay off! And above all: be sure that you are the right type for self-employment! After all, just as a camera rarely makes a photographer, technical skill does not necessarily lead to financially viable success. Training for more confidence when going it alone!

Your start to self-employment: ten illustrated lessons with over 190 pages in PDF format
A comprehensive view: Entry opportunities, photo studio, authorities, taxes, advertising ...
From Jens Brüggemann, a professional photographer who has already successfully traveled your upcoming path

Have you mastered photography? Are you convincing with your pictures? Do you want to be your own boss? Then don't try it, test yourself and then start your own business with specialist knowledge and preparation!

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content: 231 PDF pages
Licence: private and commercial Rights of use

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Self-employed as a photographer - Tutorial

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Self-employed as a photographer - the e-book!

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The right footwear for a safe step into self-employment!

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Let an experienced professional guide you through the labyrinth of bureaucracy!

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Is this your dream of self-employment? Jens Brüggemann tells you what you can really expect!

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Get lots of tips on how to work efficiently so that you have time for what's really important!

Commercial photography

Commercial photography 01: Career aspirations in photography

A tutorial series for all dedicated photographers who want to make more out of their hobby; by Jens Brüggemann (advertising photographer and graduate economist).

Photography is a wonderful hobby! This - quite subjective - article is written for all those who want to make more of it. It is intended to provide assistance for a successful start in commercial photography.

Commercial photography 02: Questions about suitability

Want to get more out of your hobby? Then take a look at this tutorial by Jens Brüggemann (advertising photographer and graduate economist).

Photography is a wonderful hobby! This - thoroughly subjective - article is written for all those who want to make more of it. It is intended to provide assistance for a successful start in commercial photography.

Commercial photography 03: The entry into professional photography

Which is the right path to self-employment? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Try to find out which path is right for you and which solution meets your individual needs. It is also helpful for the decision if you ask yourself where your strengths lie. If you feel like pursuing more than just one of the 5 paths to becoming a photographer presented below, this is of course also possible.

Commercial photography 04: The photo studio

Photography is a wonderful hobby! This - thoroughly subjective - article is written for all those who want to make more of it. Help for a successful start in commercial photography!

Commercial photography 05: Positioning and objectives

When I started my own business as a freelance advertising photographer in 1998, I wanted to focus on beauty portraits, fashion and erotic photography. And all of them were in black and white. I now mainly photograph in color, and generally people, but also products, cars and interiors. I have even done a lot of architectural photography. I also write photography textbooks and am available as a speaker for workshops and seminars. However, despite my diversification, my initial focus has remained the same: I still mainly photograph beauty portraits and eroticism.

Commercial photography 06: Administrative procedures & Co.

The working life of a photographer consists not only of photography and image processing, but also to a large extent of organizational matters and administrative work ...

Commercial photography 07: Sensible advertising measures

Being a good photographer alone is not enough to get lots of jobs. Advertising is necessary to attract the attention of potential customers

"God has an awareness level of over 98%. And yet (or precisely because of this) he rings the church bells every Sunday ..."

Commercial photography part 08: How do I do my first photo job professionally, efficiently, financially successfully and legally securely?

The successful execution of a photo job is not just about delivering perfect photos. From submitting a quote to smooth processing and invoicing, a professional approach is essential to ensure that your customer is satisfied and dials your number again the next time they place an order.

Commercial photography Part 09: Legal issues

As a photographer, you need to know what you are allowed to photograph and where - and what not. It is also important to observe the regulations that are relevant to the publication of the photos. I have picked out what I consider to be the 15 most important regulations from the plethora of very interesting ones.

Commercial photography part 10: Taxes - outlook - helpful links

Unfortunately, the life of a professional photographer also involves paying taxes to the tax office. You can certainly leave the necessary procedure to a tax consultant - but there is no question that it makes sense to know a little about the matter yourself in order to maintain an overview of the business.

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Increase your chances of success!
Are you planning for the future, toying with the idea or already on the threshold of self-employment? It's a big step, but it doesn't have to be a risky one. In this PDF tutorial, you will learn how to recognize and overcome the pitfalls, prepare yourself for the sometimes annoying but necessary bureaucracy and finally position yourself on the market! Minimize risk, increase chances of success! How to get started.
The tutorial contains a total of ten illustrated lessons with over 190 PDF pages. Your trainer Jens Brüggemann guides you step by step through the stages you need to consider - in plain language, because you will encounter this again and again in your self-employment:
First, you will be tested yourself: What is your idea of the "profession of photographer"? Does it correspond more to a blissful cliché or do you already know the reality? Is your character suitable for self-employment? Are you a doer? Or a doubter? And finally, what is your starting point? Whether internship or assistant, apprenticeship or studies, photography school or a hobby - many paths are possible, from direct to lateral entry - and you have to follow your own personal path!
The following chapters deal with the practical side of things: the photo studio as the center of your work can either belong to you or be rented by you. Pay attention to the contracts you enter into, find a suitable location and think carefully about a possible studio community. Particularly important: Don't just be a photographer, but be clear about how you position yourself and what goals you are explicitly pursuing. How to generate orders through suitable advertising measures is also explained in detail.
Finally, the tutorial also focuses on the bureaucratic aspects that will shape your life as a self-employed person to a not inconsiderable extent (note: as of 25.05.2018, the GDPR information has not been taken into account): Tax office, business registration office, quotation and invoicing, social security, employers' liability insurance association, VAT, income tax ... The list of non-photography to-dos is huge, but quite manageable if you know where to do what and how. So you can concentrate on taking photos and do the other things on the side, so to speak.

What will you gain from this course?

Firstly, you will get an overview of all the aspects that need to be considered when starting your own business. And secondly, you will receive detailed tips and advice on every aspect from a professional photographer who has already successfully followed this path. This will minimize the risk of failure and increase your chances of success in order to make a financial breakthrough with your craft.

Self-employed as a photographer: How to get started!

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