Getting Out of the Part-Time Trap

I just wanted to share a recent article I wrote for the photolovecat blog that I

thought might be useful to some of the people on this board....

 

http://photolovecat.blogspot.com/2007/11/getting-out-of-part-time-trap.html

Great article Anne!

BTW... if anyone wants to submit their own article for the blog... please feel free to email me! I'm happy to have guest bloggers!!

Hi Anne,

 

You can check out an article I wrote recently on how to plan a successful wedding on my blog at http://rannbphoto.blogspot.com/2007/11/10-tips-to-make-your-wedding-day.html

 

I'm not sure it would be for the photographer audience, but maybe your clients. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your stuff, by the way. Big fan!!!

Yeah... I meant for the photolovecat blog. Great post for your clients though! I give clients a list of tips when they book me... it's definitely helped make the day go smoothly!!

Great article.

 

The notion of "part time trap" is valid if one feels it's a trap. I personally like doing select

weddings when I want and for whom I want. But, to be fair, I love my "real job", don't

worry about being fired because I'm confident in what I do and can work elsewhere, and

my benefits are mostly paid by my company.

 

But if you hate your job, don't feel confident or appreciated, I can understand it if

someone else does feel trapped and would rather be their own boss.

Hi Marc! Long time no hear! I've received a lot of email lately from people who really want to be a full time photographer but feel stuck and afraid to make the leap. It's unfortunate that they don't feel as empowered and happy as you... that's the kind of feeling I wish for everyone.

Me too Ruth.

 

It doesn't matter if you are "workin' for the man", or for yourself, ya gotta be happy doing it

because life's short.

 

Your encouraging people to reach that goal has to be congratulated.

well a new year is around the corner, double or triple your prices and see how many follow

you. this way if you get hired you will make some great money, and you might be suprised

on how much business you will not loose!

 

i think the wedd photogs got really divided lately, either $500 for a shoot to burn CD or

$5000 for the normal stuff. the people spending $1000-2500 are now saving a lot of $$,

those who could afford this pay this or go for larger packages. and the only thing

photographers did is choose if they wanted to go high or low overnight.

It certainly didn't happen overnight for me, but kudos to someone else if they can make it happen overnight.

Anne,

 

this is an excellent thought provoker that addresses those hidden doubts and insecurities that many of us feel. It also serves to encourage many of us to make that leap of faith more comfortable in the knowledge that someone like yourself has successfully made the transition.

 

Thanks for taking the time out to write the article. The best of luck to you and your business, I wish you every success.

 

j

Smokin Article Anne!! Great read!