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Why Boudoir Photography Is Expensive

Why is boudoir photography so expensive you ask? Well; there are a lot of different reasons for it to be expensive and I of course highlight them in the video below. There are a lot of elements that go into what should be the cost of photography these days. But so many photographers are under pricing their services. But when you come across a photographer like me who charges a premium for my services, you can usually be sure you’ve come across a true luxury experience.

How Sales Hurt Your Business.

Do you have any idea how having sales and mini-sessions may be hurting your photography business? I’m seeing a lot of talking about holiday sales and mini-sessions. I find myself often screaming into the void for them to stop doing that! It is one of the types of things that can often diminish the value of the brand they’re trying to build.

Your photography business is not a retail business. You’re providing people with a service. A service that has long been a luxury service; and many of you call yourselves luxury brands and talk about how you’re creating a luxury experience for your clients.

You Must Use Contracts.

Contracts. That seemingly dirty word so many photographers seem to really dislike. It’s almost as if so many of these people don’t understand the purpose of contracts, or how having a written agreement protects them and their business. I mean really! How can you call yourself a professional and not use the tools of a professional.

I have seen some insanely ridiculous statements in a variety of groups lately about contracts and their use. Or their lack thereof. One of the groups in particular were run by a photographer who people consider a photography business mentor. She actually discouraged members in her group to not use contracts.

Less Photoshop; More Actual Skill

Having been shooting since back in the film days I am probably quite a purist of sorts when it comes to shooting. I was recently around a photographer who I could see was either under or overexposing each image he took.

When I called it to his attention he stated; “Oh I don’t worry about it. I can just fix it in Photoshop.”

So Many Look For Shortcuts Rather Than Work!

As a member of several Facebook groups about photography for beginners I often see a lot of questions that really make me shake my head.

I see a lot of people taking photos in natural light and doing it really poorly. To the other extreme I see people who spend lots of money on lighting only to take really poor quality photos.

You Need To Practice!

Practice! Practice! Practice! That is the mantra of every great photographer.

Practice is something I am seeing that seemingly most digital photographers don’t do.

Regardless if you’re doing glamour photography, fashion photography, wedding photography, nude photography or even architecture. You need to be practicing every single day. I am constantly telling people this. Practice is the way you get to Carnegie Hall!

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