I literally sit down with notebook and pen whenever watching your videos!! Very informative, thank you

You are amazing! There are so many photographers on KZfaq and to be honest, there are a lot who are pretty arrogant. You are very humble and down to earth and your videos are so informative, helpful, and easy to follow. I also love your work! Keep it up!

You seriously have the best photography tutorial videos. You've helped me with information I've really been looking for forever

It is interesting how on one hand digital photography made our lives but on the other increased our work. Who would have imagined taking 3-4 thousand photos at a wedding in film days...

Sorting photos is the fucking worst ugh

A deposit is also for the clients safety too so the photog doesn't book another more lucrative wedding.

just subscribed you are one of the most informative / thought provoking ie the basics of starting professionally you've got me thinking in a lot of areas that didn't think of before.

I really really appreciate this video and many others that you have done. You have taught me a lot and really improved not only my photography but also my business as a whole. Keep up the good work.

I have a friend who did wedding photography for another friend, gave her the unedited pictures because the girl threw a fit when she didn't have the pictures after a week, and the girl who got married did the crappiest editing and posted them all over facebook.

Your channel is literally teaching me so much and I just subscribed like, an hour ago. Keep doing what you're doing because it's a huge help!

when i do a 1 1/2 - 2hr portrait session, i pick one of my bills - set my rate based off my most expensive bills. each time i pick up my camera one of my bills are paid. Light retouching $50 per image with a 4 pic minimum.

My daughter just got into photography and she loves it. She is planning 1 or 2 outdoor senior photos. We love your videos-very informative and honest. Thank you for being an inspiration to my daughter❤

This is some of the best information on pricing and sales strategy I have seen. I already do some of it, but there are things you brought up that makes lots of sense. Thanks.

Such a great video filled with valuable information! 😀 Thanks for this Jessica!

Jessica, this was a really well thought out and presented guide. Thank you so much for this it really helped out. Keep making great videos.

I've never found a KZfaq channel more useful and informative and awesome than yours. Literally sit in my car sometimes watching one of your videos just to learn something new. You ruleeee!

This video was actually informative! i hate those videos that just are lazy and they end up saying oh its all about you just doing good work.....Yeah we know, anything is about being good at it...but this actually gave me ideas on how to Facilitate.

Thats my struggle at the moment... Correct pricing! When you step up your photography from hobby to what you want to make your business... A lot more stuff to consider! Thanks for the tips

My name is Aaliyah and I am 12 years old and I really want to be a photographer. My uncle got me a camera for my birthday it is a digital camera, but when I looked at your video on 10 steps to become a professional photographer. I did some research and looked at the cameras you talked about and I am a bit bummed that I got not such a good camera. Once I used this camera I already have, and get the hang of it then I would ask my mom for a better one like the canon T3i or T6i I don't remember which one it was. I have been binge watching a lot of your videos and LOVE everything that your doing I would love to become professional and at a young age it would be fun. The only problem I really have is the money, and I don't really think I would be able to get anything that I would need to be a professional. For now I will just start small and work with what I have and maybe do photo shoots of people I know and have them pay me maybe like $5 and work like that. I'm just grateful to have the people that are helping me and motivating me through photography.

I've gone through so many of your videos today! I'm so happy I found you on KZfaq!

Jessica, You are a genius! I'm just getting started with photography, but with you, this is going to be cake. I've seen 2 of your videos so far and they are GRRREAT! subscribed!

Wow I love watching your old videos because I’m learning so much and I’m trying to become a professional photographer myself. 😇📷👍 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY ON BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.

Thanks jessica for the advice... it seems to apply to all personal businesses not just photography. It's always a struggle to satisfy customers and price your work for what it's worth. Good luck!

Thanks Jessica you have made it a lot easier for me to base my price toward my clients !!!

The best explanation I've found so far! Thank you so much!

This has been so helpful. Your honesty is a breath of fresh air.

You are kick ass!! you are like seriously the first photographer that I watched on KZfaq that has actually talked about what I wanted to really understand what I wanted to know I thank you for sharing appreciate the free knowledge and I wish you the best in the future!

I loved this video! Thank you so much for all the details and explinations of everything. This was so helpful! ❤ I love your work and perosonality by the way ☺

Thank you for sharing. Pricing and defining the quantity and quality of the product is important indeed!

Very helpful! Pricing is very intimidating especially when starting out. Thank you!

Holy grail of tutorials

I LOVE U SO MUCH seriously thanks for breaking down all of the simplest questions every photographer friend I have WONT answer.

Thank you Thank you Thank you! Many professionals are not willing to share how they come up with pricing. Thank you for being honest with us in this video. Your videos have helped me so much

Great video. Its really given me an idea on how to go about pricing. Can you please do a video on what exactly the details of a package should include? at least the basic stuff that should be included in a package.

listened to the whole video while editing :) you helped me really out with pricing and these little pychological tricks like the price at the bottom of the list etc.

Extremely helpful information.Thanks Jessica!

These prices even for amateur wedding photographers are too low. In Dallas wedding photographers make at least 3000$ for a single shooter.

you are the best

Amazing tutorial Jessica. Can you do a tutorial on camera flash at events when best to use or not.

You’ve really educated me! You’re definitely one of my favorite youtubers forever! Lol

Thank you so much. Your videos are so informative. I have learned so much from you. 😊

Such a huge help and you have such a pleasant voice, thank you so much for all the info and tips!

This pricing advice was good overall however, I disagree with your comparison of sitting fees as being outdated. A sitting fee guarantees that you get paid for your time. I charge a set amount per hour regardless of whether they get a print or get a digital file. Your time and talent is of value. That's what a sitting fee is about.

This was wonderful! I took notes and I now have a clear game plan. Thanks so much!

Thank you for always posting. I love watching your videos, they are very informative📸

you are favorite!!note at hand writing everything you saying. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Great video! You should do an updated version of this video for 2019, has anything in your opinion changed from 2015 as far as the advice provided in this video?

Great video Jessica. Lots of really valuable pricing tips here. Such a good point about taking a deposit. Such an important step.

I am not doing commercial photography (dont know if I will... see how well down the road in learning, XD) but this is interesting to watch. Your are a good talker.

I know this VIDEO is a year old but I love that you are so down to earth and not a hint of arrogance that soooo many other photographers exude it makes me want to puke. You are humble and always say THIS IS ME in other words we all do what we want so its an individual choice and also I am so with the way you do things such as "THE CLIENT PAID FOR THE PHOTOS WHY KEEP THE HIGH RESOLUTION AND CLAIM COPYRIGHTS" its ok to charge the client but NOT rob the CLIENT. You will go far and even though you are in Michigan I see you going places..a good heart always wins.

Thanks Jess, these are all the critical information that I needed to know, its a big help to be honest and that I have to write it all down on my Notebook...again thank you so much!

As a tyro photogpher this video is such informative and great help for me❤️ Thank you, keep spread knowledge

I've only recently discovered your uploads on KZfaq and I'm really appreciating all the work and time you put into educating the community. Great videos. Thanks for sharing. Phelix. 👍🏾

This video was VERY helpful. I took multiple pages of notes 😂 THANK YOU JESSICA! I truly believe that this will help me in the near future 😊

I'm watching your videos from Rio, and I have to say, as a graphic designer that's starting with photography, I can thank you enough for all the amazing tips and orientation. You are amazing photographer and seems to be a really nice e fun girl, thank you again a lot! 😉

I appreciate your honesty and guidance

I appreciate the advice. I totally agree with everything you are saying. Thank you.

Just this video will make me subscribe and follow you. I've been taking photos for a couple of years now and haven't been able to get pricing quite right. Thank you. You deserve all the business you get and more. I'll reply to this message once I've organized myself. Thank you for this clear guideline.

Great tutorial thank you. When shooting a wedding/event, I'm not sure if most photogs have a gallery of the event for guests to purchase prints (with autofulfill)?

Thank you Jessica, it was so helpful and informative!

Personally, I feel like a couple should receive something physical from their wedding. I feel like physical prints, albums, etc elevates your value. Just shooting their wedding and sending a link to their photos creates a disconnect between you and your newly married couple. Just my opinion.

I stumbled across your videos and am so glad! You have tons of really great information and are also entertaining and enjoyable to listen to. Thanks and keep it up!

This video is another Thumbs up 👍 great video Jessica, your so right about the mire expensive package thing, it would work in me lol !!!

I’m an aspiring photographer currently working in high-end mattress sales and I can attest to what she said about including a more expensive package to make the middle package seem more valuable. The most expensive mattress I sell is over $10,000 which is CRAZY so it makes it easier for someone to spend $5000 when they see that. Thank you for this video!!

Hi Jessica, enjoyed the video and certainly appreciate the information. I'm not good at pricing out, but you gave me a lot of food for thought. did you draft your own contact? or is there a general one photographers use? thanks.

This is super helpful information Jessica thank-you!

I love you jessica! You're so amazing! 😊💕❤

New comment! Do you require clients to pay the deposit BEFORE meeting them in person or AFTER? I'm having trouble figuring it out for myself...If they need to sign the contract in person and pay the deposit, can the payment come prior to signing the contract or should it come after? Thanks so much!!!

Thanks for the great tips, i am just starting out on photography and i dont know if i am charging too much or not. I found this video very helpful.

What website or program do you use to give your clients the proofs and the final digital files?

Thank you for your advice n info,its a really gold tips,appreciate it👍

i ❤️ watching your videos, i actually have a question. how is it my photos are changed it colour if i just randomly print them? (not in proper photography print)

This got me the idea and really warn me about the dangerous situation I may meet so now I can have better price set for the external jobs now

Oh my gosh, you are amazing, I´m struggling about how much do I have to price my sessions, it´s very difficult for me, but now I have my list and I´m going to use all your amazing photographer experience to guide me. btw can you make a video or help me about what things a package should include, or what do you include on them. thanks, greeting from Costa Rica.

I don't do the package-structure. I just have a base price for a full wedding day with a complimentary engagement session. From there out, it's "a la carte" style for digital, prints, canvas, and albums. I find that the package-structure allows clients to start picking and choosing items from packaging and asking things like: "If i take out the engagement shoot, then what would this package cost?"

I am a beginner so what videos would you recommend of yours? I have a canon 1200d (t5) x

Thank you, Jessica, it's so interesting!

Great video! very informative, thanks for sharing your method

Great delivery Jessica. You lower my blood pressure! If the budget allows I now encourage newbies to buy a tripod along with the camera. Having a 2nd free hand accelerated my learning profoundly.

I have just started watching your videos and you are such a big help I feel so overwhelmed at the moment with all this information I am learning...... You are so down to earth and likable really enjoy watching your videos! I have a question I don't have a website just pretty much doing the facebook thing do you have any advice on how I go about giving people their images?

OMG JUST THE VIDEO I WAS LOOKING FOR!!

î have watched some of your vids this morning. normally i get very restless watching vids longer than, lets say, 7 mintues … i have watched your vids till the very end and i am still not bored and/or irritated … you know why ? because your are cute. you are natural. you are authentic. and you are good ! thank you for you, dear, keep going !

I've been a military photographer for the past 5 years and your channel has been way more informative lol. Chive on

All ur videos are extremley informative ..i love ur channel 👍👍

Great video! I love every minute of it

Thanks so much :) This is truly helpful !!

what if your just starting out and are doing free shoots does that hurt you in the long run when you have build a good platform to start charging ?

Oh my gosh I know I’m sooo late but I lovvvve divergent! I swear I’m like overly obsessed w it so when you started talking abt Theo James and divergent I was FREAKING out!😂💕

This was so helpful thank you for sharing!

How do you send the digital files to clients. I mean if you send them the photos on a cd, do you keep a record of the files sent just to be on a safe side.

This helped me alot.. thank you so much... hahaha I just have a logo for now and a vision.. lols.. always look forward watching your vids.. big love from the Philippines..

I loved this! Very informative and gave me exactly what I needed to know! Also do you do critiques? I really want to know how I’m doing, and I want to become better!

Wow! Thanks for this knowledge! So blessed that you share it! May the Lord guide you and bless you

How long did it take you to build your portfolio and style before charging shoots? I have this conflict because when i first start charging, people who knew me got ticked off by that and I lost most of the people I shot with.

This video was extra helpful thank you!!!

These are all very good beginning tips... glad you're out there sharing. I always wonder who the "quality" second shooters are, who have nothing to do on a Saturday? How does $300.00 get a quality wedding day second shooter? All interesting...

I know this is a few years later...but I just watched this and it was super helpful. If you happen to see this, would you consider doing a video about being a second shooter and what they do in more depth? Thank you, you’re awesome!

Hi Jessica , what program do you use for your clients to be able to download their digital photos online.

Thank you for this video! You've opened up my eyes to so much.

Very handy advise! I have the couple questions, after sorting tones of images, which platform do you use to send images to client? Own website, dropbox or email? And how do you feel, when clients are posting unprocessed images online, even when they have photoshopped once.