How to Run a Photography Business 101 by Iskandar Ibrahim.
How to get supplies (eg. album, camera, software, backdrop, etc.)
Please try to use the internet to find sources of supplies. why so lazy? why sms/call me? like as if i'm going to help you especially i don't even know you? how about a courtesy of introduction first, then ask me? There's so much available out there. Use the forum, google, yahoo, or whichever search engine you prefer. there is no shortcut in this world. put some effort in your business. want to make money but lazy to put effort. asking a so called competitor is just wronglah friend. i hate it when people call/sms/email and ask me 'where to get bla bla bla..."
use the damn internet!
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How to get tips (eg. take photo, what equipment, etc.)
Don't add me on facebook or flickr or YM or MSN just to ask silly questions. its either you'll get a silly answer or i'll just ignore you. come on, there's classes available and even TT's! you don't just add me and start asking! who are you to ask me especially i don't even know you? again, introduction of yourself would actually help. please don't be rude.. make an effort to learn on your own. Iskandar Ibrahim is a self-taught photographer. i may not be a millionaire or most-sought photographer but i do know how to take pics. either you like it or not, thats too bad for you. effort! put some effort in yourself! learn by buying books, looking at websites, join TT's, join short classes.. what's wrong with that? want to make a quick buck? spoil the market? then you're in the wrong place. i enjoy weddings. i love what i do!
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How to charge (eg. wedding, commercial, model, etc.)
Don't simply put a price when you don't know crap about business. telephone calls, parking ticket, toll, etc are all investment cost! don't think you earn RM300 one job you're happy. think about all the effort and cost you go through. some of you's maybe still staying with parents, sponsored by some company to use their internet, telephone, etc.. maybe you cut cost from there.. but you're still an idiot. buying equipment is cost too. so, calculate'lah'! let me show you how to calculate for all the dummies out there.
D3 = RM 15,000
1 Job = RM 1,000
15 Jobs = RM 15,000
Target now 15 jobs for a D3.
Utilities = RM 500 p/m (RM17 p/d)
Album cost = RM?
Fuel / Toll / Parking = RM?
Rent = RM?
after all that.. per job up to 4 hours : RM 1,500 including album.
it's easier if you target 1 year = 365 days = RM 250,000
EXAMPLE For Wedding
1 month = 4 weekends = 12 days of work (fri, sat, sun)
1 year = 12 months = 48 weekends = 144 days of work
Target RM 250,000 / 144 days = RM 1,737 per job.
not that hard right? now stop asking "how much can i charge for an assignment".
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How is it not a salary to Part Timers.
Simple, they got a day job! How can it be a salary to them! For most of us, we rely on photography everyday! it's our bread and butter. our 'periuk nasi'. you may earn confirm RM3000 p/m sitting in the office. earning an 'extra income' is a bonus, its not a salary.
That's all for now.
Happy shooting!
Regards,
Iskandar Ibrahim
dat is note from iskandar ibrahim..
Please try to use the internet to find sources of supplies. why so lazy? why sms/call me? like as if i'm going to help you especially i don't even know you? how about a courtesy of introduction first, then ask me? There's so much available out there. Use the forum, google, yahoo, or whichever search engine you prefer. there is no shortcut in this world. put some effort in your business. want to make money but lazy to put effort. asking a so called competitor is just wronglah friend. i hate it when people call/sms/email and ask me 'where to get bla bla bla..."
use the damn internet!
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How to get tips (eg. take photo, what equipment, etc.)
Don't add me on facebook or flickr or YM or MSN just to ask silly questions. its either you'll get a silly answer or i'll just ignore you. come on, there's classes available and even TT's! you don't just add me and start asking! who are you to ask me especially i don't even know you? again, introduction of yourself would actually help. please don't be rude.. make an effort to learn on your own. Iskandar Ibrahim is a self-taught photographer. i may not be a millionaire or most-sought photographer but i do know how to take pics. either you like it or not, thats too bad for you. effort! put some effort in yourself! learn by buying books, looking at websites, join TT's, join short classes.. what's wrong with that? want to make a quick buck? spoil the market? then you're in the wrong place. i enjoy weddings. i love what i do!
__________________________
How to charge (eg. wedding, commercial, model, etc.)
Don't simply put a price when you don't know crap about business. telephone calls, parking ticket, toll, etc are all investment cost! don't think you earn RM300 one job you're happy. think about all the effort and cost you go through. some of you's maybe still staying with parents, sponsored by some company to use their internet, telephone, etc.. maybe you cut cost from there.. but you're still an idiot. buying equipment is cost too. so, calculate'lah'! let me show you how to calculate for all the dummies out there.
D3 = RM 15,000
1 Job = RM 1,000
15 Jobs = RM 15,000
Target now 15 jobs for a D3.
Utilities = RM 500 p/m (RM17 p/d)
Album cost = RM?
Fuel / Toll / Parking = RM?
Rent = RM?
after all that.. per job up to 4 hours : RM 1,500 including album.
it's easier if you target 1 year = 365 days = RM 250,000
EXAMPLE For Wedding
1 month = 4 weekends = 12 days of work (fri, sat, sun)
1 year = 12 months = 48 weekends = 144 days of work
Target RM 250,000 / 144 days = RM 1,737 per job.
not that hard right? now stop asking "how much can i charge for an assignment".
__________________________
How is it not a salary to Part Timers.
Simple, they got a day job! How can it be a salary to them! For most of us, we rely on photography everyday! it's our bread and butter. our 'periuk nasi'. you may earn confirm RM3000 p/m sitting in the office. earning an 'extra income' is a bonus, its not a salary.
That's all for now.
Happy shooting!
Regards,
Iskandar Ibrahim
dat is note from iskandar ibrahim..
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