3 Essential Tips to Prioritise Your Photography Business When Working Solo
Ever wondered how to manage your time more efficiently? Have you ever got to the point where you forget what day of the week it is, let alone putting a camera together for your next shoot? Before I get in to the three tips which will help you manage those busier times better, I thought I’d give you an update. This last two months have been a mad one, but in a good way. I’ve worked with some amazing clients, including my biggest shoot to date with NoPinz (of which I will include photos from the shoot throughout this blog post). However, at times since the start of May I’ve struggled to realise the difference between my ass and my elbow. For a bit of context, whilst my business is still growing, I work two days a week part time in a warehouse and sometimes this last 8 weeks I’ve worked four days a week when I haven’t had client work. So, I’ve not helped myself, but I also need to earn that bread. So, over the last year I’ve come up with coping mechanisms which throughout this last 2 months, they have really helped me get through this busy period and I thought I’d share them with you. So here it goes…
Sports Product Photography
If there is one thing that I have come to learn whilst taking my photography full time, and that is always practise and broaden your portfolio. I recently bought a fresh pair of Vans shoes (not intentionally) and whilst the weather was nice, I thought to myself that “I really need to do some sports product photography to make myself more attractive to potential clients".
Cycling Race Sports Photography
Last weekend (19-6-22), yes on Father’s Day, I attended the National B Cycling Road Race in Somerton, Somerset. With a main interest in sports photography and in particular cycling, having a road race just down the road is a must to attend. With fuel prices the way they are, it is getting harder and harder to travel, especially for unpaid work, which is so frustrating because I’d love to attend more and more events.
Sunset Dance Photography
Without stealing any thunder, I’d firstly like to thank Kirk Purnell for inviting me along for this sunset dance photography shoot. It is in moments like this, that as a photographer, you really have to be grateful for the creative community out there and their support for others. This was one of those moments.
Abstract Sports Photography
Part of being a content creator is finding styles that are unique, but are also complimentary to what you are doing out in the field. This comes about by doing plenty of research, experimentation and being inspired by other creatives. From this exploration, I have discovered how the I can merge art and sport in the result of abstract sports photography and it is a style that has been received well.
Sports Photography - Magazine Article
Check out my first feature in a magazine, talking about all things Sports Photography!