How I got started............ one year in the making........

Anne, I think it's really great that you've shared all this. I think it should be a must read for all the people that post looking for tips on shooting their first wedding or those who post "I want to start my own wedding photography biz".

Anne -

 

What a wonderful read. It brought back fond memories of when I started out, warts and all. I think those who are considering a career in wedding photography can draw some inspiration from your experience.

 

I'll this add to the conversation: If you want to go far in this business you have to be serious about the business side of wedding photography. I wasn't. I didn't care to keep up with sales taxes, contracts, Schedule Cs, etc. I got tired of it and after a couple of years I closed my wedding photography business (such as it was).

 

I love photography as much as I ever have. I'm simply a 'serious' hobbiest now. Still, I thnk I'd enjoy photographying weddings again, but I'd only do it as the second shooter.

 

Thanks for sharing and good luck.

 

Jim

Thanks very much for sharing your journey Anne, appreciate it from a fellow budding shooter, who is still fumbling around. It is inspirational to know that you are getting along really well. All the best in your move and keep on posting ! Best wishes, Wee-Ming

Thanks Anne for sharing.....I was lurking through these threads reading up on wedding photography myself. I have my 1st wedding coming up in April free of charge. I'm so excited!

 

Thanks for all the help,

Justin

<p>I can't believe it's been 11 years since this post was made. What an amazing ride it's been. If you're curious about how a photography business can evolve over time, I've shared a lot of my journey on my blog over this last decade, and decided to pull together all of the interviews on changes and pivots in one post...<br /><a href="http://anneruthmann.blogspot.com/2016/03/managing-change-gratitude-journal.html">http://anneruthmann.blogspot.com/2016/03/managing-change-gratitude-journal.html</a></p>

<p>As a failed Music Ed Major (piano proficiency + test anxiety) I now have an opportunity to work my photography business part time and potentially open a small music/portrait studio as well. I learned all the technical photography stuff from my fiance but he thinks I'm way better at the artsy fartsy portion. I also use our business to help local community choruses as well, since arts funding is lacking. I wonder if there is an innate correlation between the arts and brain function/learning- A lot of artists I know are not just one thing!<br>

Curious to know what your instrument is- and how you balance teaching and editing during the busy season!</p>

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<p>Adrienne - This post was written 11 years ago... you may be interested in watching my TEDx Talk to see how it all has turned out for me to date.... <a href="https://youtu.be/JoC-vPjz_S8">https://youtu.be/JoC-vPjz_S8</a></p>

<p>Adrienne - This post was written 11 years ago... you may be interested in watching my TEDx Talk to see how it all has turned out for me to date.... <a href="

I'll have to check it out! Sometimes I forget to check dates when browsing through the forums

Anne, thanks for sharing your story! It means a lot to me.