Should I just let it go? Thats the question that I've been asking myself lately about my business. I love doing what I do and doing what I love. But its tough. Its a struggle at times to keep the bookings coming in. I dont know much about advertising and money talks. I have business cards but thats not enough. To have a website, you must pay. I'm thinking of getting a part-time job but will I lose focus on my dream?
A lot of people tell me they love my work or that I do a great job. But why am I not booking? What am I missing? Maybe I'm being too hard on myself. A lot of people are affected by this recession and I understand how it feels. My prices are low compared to other photographers and I plan on raising them in 2012 but will I even book clients then?? With higher prices??
I'll take it a day at a time and see what happens. If I need to get a part-time job, then so be it. One day I shall quit and be able to give 100% again to my photography business. Lord, please take the wheel. It is yours. Direct me to my next destination and remove me from this fork on the road because I dont know what to do next. Amen
A lot of people tell me they love my work or that I do a great job. But why am I not booking? What am I missing? Maybe I'm being too hard on myself. A lot of people are affected by this recession and I understand how it feels. My prices are low compared to other photographers and I plan on raising them in 2012 but will I even book clients then?? With higher prices??
I'll take it a day at a time and see what happens. If I need to get a part-time job, then so be it. One day I shall quit and be able to give 100% again to my photography business. Lord, please take the wheel. It is yours. Direct me to my next destination and remove me from this fork on the road because I dont know what to do next. Amen
nothing wrong with getting a job, I am actually looking for one because I have kids and big responsibilities and I want to be able to build my business correctly. It took a long time to be okay with that, to know I was not giving up on my dream, but a job would have me progress towards my goal, dont think getting a party time you will be giving up or be moving away from it, as far as bookings in begining, I feel when we become photographers our friends say wow great work but in a way I feel they dont see us as pros, they see us as having a nice camera and don't understand the value of photography and it's worth, as Jasmine Star said it we sell a sophisticated product/service to an uneducated client, because clients usually dont get photos done all the time so it is our role to educate them, keep doing what you are doing, work on your brand and look, DONT SPEND money on advertising, you can blog, have facebook etc for now til you can do more! hear for ya girlie
ReplyDeleteWOW Feuza thank you so much! .. From your comment I have realized I should start educating myself on my products and services and how to educate my clients on what they are purchasing and why they should.. your comment has now opened a new mission for me in my business.. thank you. And I'm looking for a part-time job as well so good luck to us both :)
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