I can't lie I did nearly all of the mistakes in the books 😂 - forgot the sd card on the shoot - shot with the lens cap on - forgot to charge the battery - deleted a good photo by accident - etc... What's your horror story with photography, or rather just something embarrassing you are scared to admit?

After a big shoot, the worst part is coming back to pick the best photos and edit them. Sitting there with 1500+ RAW files and just… deciding. Keep. Reject. Keep. Reject. I’ve tried doing everything in Lightroom. I’ve tried faster viewers. I’ve tried rating systems, stars, color labels, even some AI tools. Every time I start simple, and then somehow it turns into overthinking. I’ve been experimenting with stripping it down to the basics. Full screen image. Keyboard only. Make the call and move on. Curious how ya'll approach it. Do you do multiple passes? Separate emotional picks from technical rejects? Trust AI? Or just power through in one go?

First off, welcome! I’m Jan Danielewicz, a creative entrepreneur, and photographer + video marketer. My passion lies in helping other creatives like YOU turn your passion for photography into a thriving business. With that being said this is YOUR space to grow, connect, and learn alongside other talented creatives. To get started on the right foot, I’ve put together this post to guide you. My tip: Take your time! We want to know who you are as a person. In your introduction, you can mention the following: - What is your name and how old are you? - Where are you from? - What kind of photo/video work do you do/want to do? These questions are just a few templates for you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go through the introductions every now and then and feel free to respond using the REPLY button (: PS: It's definitely worth activating the bell on this post so you know when someone new introduces themselves.

Crazy stuff, we about to 2x @Mete Olmez's progress 😎

I thought I would make this post as public accountability, but also just to genuinely share value for people struggling at any level. Even if you don't want to make money with photography i still recommend you look through this. Here’s exactly how I’m approaching $120K+ 👇 Step 1: I'm picking ONE core income lane For me, that’s: - Client work (photo + some video) - Only 2 niches: Portraits + Events Step 2: Do the math (this removes anxiety instantly haha) - $120,000 / year = $10,000 / month - ~$2,000 per client - 4–5 clients per month = $8–10k Step 3: Raise perceived value before raising prices For me I need to break down: - Clear niche positioning (who + what problem you solve) - Clean portfolio (only work that attracts paying clients) - Simple offer (one main package, one upsell) Step 4: Daily outreach > waiting to be discovered This is the unsexy part lol: - DM businesses daily - Email brands with custom Looms - Follow up (politely, repeatedly) Step 5: Track weekly, not yearly I personally focus on metrics like: - Outreach's sent - Calls booked - Deals closed - Revenue per client $120K isn’t the end goal of course, but I think it's something that I'm reaching this year from photography alone. No gatekeeping here haha, I will be transparent if i make it or not! Follow my Youtube for more personal updates: https://www.youtube.com/@jan_danielewicz