I started my first photog biz as an all in one stop type of deal. many clients hired me for weddings and such because I did everything else. it gave them more faith in my over all ability. However, I do agree certain areas like real estate perform better with specialties. That's why I am branching out into a new brand.

The video I was searching for. Most of the videos for this topic are around this length, but only provide 2-4 minutes of clear and useful information. This video gives a steady stream of clear and concise information

Alex, would you consider a video on the contents of the marketing booklet you’ve put together? I’ve created a small one with just a few pages related to photography but am curious on what you feel is important to put in one to market yourself the best way possible, especially when you’re marketing to people who likely already have a photographer they use.

I came across your videos last week when i did my first twilight shoot and you really inspire me to chase my dream of starting my own real estate photography company. Im very scared but i think this is what im meant to do. Love your videos and keep posting!

Really great video! The 80-20 rule has really helped me in shifting my priorities towards growing my RE business and client base.

I’m so glad I found you. I literally had the thought of beginning this venture today! I just recently bought my first real camera A7iv and have my RE license but never did much with it. I’m hoping to use it as entry.

Great content! Thank you for sharing!

Fantastic journey with vision, Love it !

Always enjoy your information on how you got started.

I must admit what your saying is so true, I am really guilty of over diversifying, I am a good photographer, I am also an illustrator and designer with so many years under my belt, so the strings to my bow are wide and varied, so varied I stumble over what direction to take or maybe concentrate on. In short I maybe my own worst enemy. Being a one man band is tricky. Yes I think sales can be key, I used to use a very attractive woman to do the cold calling many years back and that really worked as it got my foot in the door, this is not a sexist comment just a simple fact, I don’t have that particular resource anymore and I am not great at the cold calling side, I am fine when the contact is established but the first contact is not my forte. Anyway I soldier on.

Alex, loved this video and of course all the others but you are soo correct on the customer service and consistency aspect. You have me so pumped to get started and getting close to being ready. Have the name of biz, working on my portfolio and outsourcing for editing and my website. Keep ya posted :)

Im very interested in getting into this business but I’m just completely lost on how to go about putting myself out their and building a portfolio. I have a dji mavic 3 classic that I’ve been using to practice shooting. What’s the best advice to give a beginner like myself regarding getting access to shooting a home?

Thanks

Lots of great point of course! Nice job!

Please make a video about captioning on IG. I feel like that is what I been struggling with for awhile. I also don’t want to continue repeating myself.

you are the man sir

Jesus!! At 8:45 this man struck a chord... Thank you for this video

I am a begginer, and i thought i was the only person who is buying used equipment. Wow intresting. Accept the camera.

About to sell all of my equipment. I did real estate photography for 4 years and last year was the worst. I pulled in 9 grand for total year earnings and that was shooting full time. So I think I am done.

Great advice! Also why are all of us in Florida 😂.

Hey Alex, would love to chat. How can I get ahold of you? Im a solo shooter maxing my days out. Would love to chat to see what you’d suggest my next could be. Working 7/week 4/8 shoots per day

Nobody talks about the post shoot workload. I've been shooting since the early 90's when your biggest fear was making sure you secure your film and don't screw up the processing or God forbid, forget you have live film loaded then open up the back and expose your images. Shooting real estate photos is a cake walk compared to shooting weddings or photo journalism where- if you miss the moment, you blew it, so don't be sitting on 3 frames remaining when the kiss is approaching or when cutting the cake. So, getting the shots necessary for REP, I've got that, now what? I I'm signed on with Adobe, I want to load my photos, run through them, I bracket, so I bring the images together choose what they need, shots from every room, exterior, etc. Then do you put the bundled complete job and email it, or physically send it on a thumb drive, a CD? The only part I'm worried about is the organization aspect. I'm a rolodex brained man, I would love to adapt but I'm not sure where to go. I never see anyone talking about the post end. The shooting part is laughably easy IMO.

How would you suggest making booklets to give out to people for marketing?

How would I go about practicing real estate photography without access to an empty home? 🤔

i'm a real estate photographer and i make 6 figures... should i still watch this video?

“Most real estate photographers are broke” curious where you got this fact from?

Hahaha, he said doo doo

5:10 this is kinda meh, you need breaks. I mean sure, if you are right there and it's just 1 minute. But you shouldn't think you need to work in your breaks :/ Try to eat and calm down :)