Although I am a commercial photographer and videographer that mainly works with people, I must admit that I do love the architectural side of our business which includes industrial photography. The image above is a of a packing machine that is 300 feet long which is the length of a football field to provide some…
Read moreAbout: David Williams
Short Bio About The Author: I'm David Williams a professional commercial photographer focusing on corporate and business clients with some personal branding, lifestyle photography in the mix. My love for photography began in late 1981 while still in High School. I started making money with his camera in 1982. Brenda, my wife, and I started working together in photography in 1988 shortly after we met. Brenda and I married in 1989 and have two adult daughters. Please be sure to get a quote for services if needed. Call or Text: 919.723.8453. Please reach out to connect with me on LinkedIn.
Recent Posts by David Williams
Should I Open A Small Photography Studio In A Business District Outside My Home?
I specifically said small because I'm not going to go over 600 square feet in this post for two key reasons: 1) Monthly Rent 2) Most photographers reading this will likely not jump into 1,000+ square feet right out of the gate unless the photographer has been steadily running a growing home based studio. I…
Read moreBecoming & Maintaining Life As A Full Time Photographer Requires A Lot Of Net Casting
My wife and I make our full-time living off of our photography and video business. Yes, I truly mean 100%. I am thankful for that and it has and still does take a lot of hard work. I said that to establish some credibility with you and to impress upon you that what I am…
Read moreHappy Memorial Day 2016 – Thank A Veteran Or Active Duty Soldier Today!
$75 A Pop – It’s Probably Not The Best Photography Business Model To Use
Maybe it's just me, but a 30 minute session at a location of your choice with 10 edited images for $75 doesn't seem like a long term sustainable business model. Like many of my posts, this one was sparked by the offer that I just mentioned being listed on Facebook. If the photographer who posted…
Read moreHelpful Tips For A Great Headshot & Finding The Right Headshot Photographer
A great headshot can help lead to a new job, an interview, more business, etc. That may seem like some bold possibilities to come from a headshot, but I do believe it to be true. A great headshot can help, but it is not the only thing. On the other hand, first impressions are lasting…
Read moreIs Twitter Part Of Your Social Media Mix?
Can I pinpoint a single direct sale to Twitter? NO! Do I still find value in Twitter? Yes! The tweet above from Canon USA Imaging is just one of several times that I have been able to get in front of brands like Canon. Even if I cannot pinpoint a single sale to Twitter, I…
Read moreLoss, Risk, Profit – It’s All Part Of Running A Photography Business
For any business to be successful and sustainable long term, I believe that the 3 things above have to be in the mix but any size business has to minimize the losses, be willing to take some risks and in the end make a profit. Yes, there are mega businesses with millions in venture capital funding that…
Read moreBuilding Your Photography Business – It’s Not Easy – But This Should Help
You'll have to have more than a nice camera to really grow your photography business. It would be nice if it was that easy. Before I dive in, someone reading this may think their photography business is growing because they are staying busy. Don't confuse staying busy with making a profit and being sustainable for…
Read moreRecent Comments by David Williams
- October 16, 2016 on Canon 1DX Mark II In Low Light At 6400 ISO – Straight Out Of Camera
- February 15, 2016 on First Time DSLR Purchase – What Canon Model To Get For $900 Or Less?
- November 28, 2015 on Thumbtack For Photographers – It’s Frustrating! But It’s A Numbers Game!
- May 22, 2015 on Minolta Auto Meter IIIF – Using a Light Meter with Strobe Lights – Including Balancing Strobe with Daylight
- March 7, 2015 on Minolta Auto Meter IIIF – Using a Light Meter with Strobe Lights – Including Balancing Strobe with Daylight