Emerging Pro-Business Workshop – 4 part series
An Essential Guide to the Business of Photography
For full-time or part-time, professional photographers and emerging professional photographers, a successful photography business can be yours with an introduction to the right tools. Start with specific business practices necessary for the photography industry; which contracts and forms are essential, how to charge for your work, basics of running a small business, marketing and advertising techniques, insurance, copyright and much more.
The workshop is lead by Judith Pishnery, an experienced, working professional photographer; additional industry pros may provide some of the workshop content. Workshop includes comprehensive workbook with industry specific handouts, resources, and more.
Business of Photography – January 14 – Part 1 – Business Start up
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Business Structure (Sole-Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, ?)
- Organizing, Locations
- Licenses, local regulations
- Equipment & Gear – what do you need for YOUR business
- Computer Gear (hardware & software needs)
This class runs from 9:30am-3pm with 30 minute lunch break. We suggest you bring your own lunch and enjoy a casual Q&A with the instructor.
Business of Photography – January 28 – Part 2 – Getting Noticed
- Marketing & Advertising, Marketing Plans
- Business Identity / Branding
- Resumes, Bios, Artist Statements
- Promotions & PR (press)
- Portfolios
- Websites, Social Networks, Online
This class runs from 9:30am-3pm with 30 minute lunch break. We suggest you bring your own lunch and enjoy a casual Q&A with the instructor.
Business of Photography – February 11 – Part 3 – Financial Management
- Accounting & Bookkeeping {for photographers}
- Taxes {local, state, federal}
- Insurance
- Financial Security
- Pricing & Overhead {how to price your work}
- Creating Estimates & Invoices (and some software that works)
This class runs from 9:30am-3pm with 30 minute lunch break. We suggest you bring your own lunch and enjoy a casual Q&A with the instructor.
Business of Photography – February 25 – Part 4 – Legal Issues & a bit more
- Contracts & Forms {estimates, terms, model releases, etc.}
- Copyright & Usage
- Business Ethics
- Stock Photography
- Organizations & continued learning
- Resources: books, postcards, printing & more
This class runs from 9:30am-3pm with 30 minute lunch break. We suggest you bring your own lunch and enjoy a casual Q&A with the instructor.
What our students are saying – “This was a great class! Well worth the drive from Columbia, SC!” – K.C.
Prerequisite: None
Class Limit: 15 students
9:30am-3pm each class with 30 minute/bring your own lunch/casual Q&A with instructor
$135 per class (each of the 4) or
$475 if you sign up for all 4 (This is a package of 4 classes at a $65 discount if registered before the first class. There are no refunds after the first class begins).
PLEASE NOTE: Classes listed with a pound symbol (#) are held at our East Campus located next to our main campus at 1141 Sheridan Rd. Sorry, our East Campus is not handicap accessible. If you have questions, please contact us at 404-965.2205.
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