Make $100k a Year as a Wedding Photographer
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2019
- This career is way more than making money. I hope this helped!
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"this stuff transcends money and success; it's life, and it's deeply fulfilling work." wow. i'm a big fan now, you've changed how i view photographs now, thank you.
very well put! I couldn't agree more!
A lot of photographers do weddings as their income whereas their passion is another niche in the photography world that doesn’t bring in $$. Weddings can be a wonderful but it can be a grind. It’s good to see wedding photographs like you who are passionate about wedding photography. I once heard a professional photographer in his web class say wedding photographers aren’t photographers, they are wedding experts with a camera
So sooooo true.
"This stuff transcends money and success guys, it's life and it's deeply fulfilling work, and anyone who says it's unimportant doesn't understand its power. Honestly, if you're in this business I hope that money doesn't even matter to you at the end of the day. More than anything I hope that you care about serving your clients and their families and giving them the greatest intangible gifts they could ever receive, photographs."
Dude... you're the first person I see give a meaningful and thoughtful talk about this. I see people care about the money, settings, and gear. But at the end of the day is about giving irreplaceable photographs. Hits the feels.
Thx for writing it I just screened shot this is definitely deep!
@@reykphoto7926 same here. Thank you and o also screenshotted this. ✌️
Gotta be honest, walked into this a little skeptical because of the $100K thing. But this was incredibly refreshing and good to hear. We need more positive voices like this in our circles!
To clarify, all of the yearly totals are after all of my expenses, and before my taxes, much like any salary-paying job describes the amount to be paid.
Eric Floberg came here for the money but left with something else... thank you for what you do!
OMG same! I was not expecting to get emotional towards the end. I’ve been struggling to book weddings and this solidifies that I shouldn’t give up and that it’s deeper than the lucrative income I desire. Thank you for this video!
Thanks, Eric for this great video, really appreciate that you share this for other beginner photographers. Much love!!
You're incredible, this really helps alot. I'm currently trying to discover my worth as a photographer trying to make it as a living. I don't know why but I can't help but feel bad when I charge people for my work. Its making it hard for me to move forward.
Nathaniel Killian I feel that. I love photography, and I love the behind the scenes and having fun with people who ask me to do it. I love editing them and love the process of it all. But I’m too scared to ask for what I deserve.
"Anyone who says it's unimportant, doesn't understand it's power." BOOM. SUBBED.
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Dude just found your page but you are SO genuine in who you are and it’s inspiring! Not to mention that your work is phenomenal too!! Keep it up and I’m stoked to see other videos from you!!
I love how open you are about your success as a photographer and how you made this happen. Thank you so much, now subscribed:)
Authentic, emotional, informative, down to earth and sincere. You have the right recipe to capture the important and beautiful moments in anyone's special day/event. Thank you for Sharing Eric. I'm just starting out but I have been getting so much from your channel. I hope this year is massive for you.
You’re one of the most genuine and real people on this platform. Keep up the good work brother.
I love this. When I am tearing up at the mother son dance or laughing along with the maid of honor speech it just fires me up to capture more emotions at more weddings. Please always stay this authentic. It's so refreshing.
We just started watching your videos & are SO on board with your community over competition!! Glad we found you. Keep up the hard work!!
Wow wow wow. One of the best videos I’ve seen on this topic. Raw, honest, and spot on. It’s so important to be passionate about shooting weddings.
Awesome stuff Eric! Great breakdown and love the message at the end. Capturing fleeting moments for our clients is the best feeling in the world. Great to see your tips and advice and I'm excited for the next video!
Thanks for the inspiration and reassurance! I'm just starting out as a wedding videographer and it is soo good to hear someone else out there talk about how this work is so much more than the money. Happy to see there are more of us out there. Keep it up dude!
Dude! This was so dope. Thanks for taking the time to put all this together and share with everyone!
Awesome video Eric! Loved the power and the stories behind some of your photographs!
Excellent video! Glad I took the time to watch it.
That photo montage with the music and the stories you led up to with it gives all the feels. So good Floberg. Thank you for your creativity, inspiration, and transparency. ✌️
I think what you're doing is Great!. Your photos show the emotions and that is what is important. Congratulations and I wish you even more success.
This was perfectly done, you're the man Eric. I shown your work to so many people already, you're extremely talented and grounded. Keep doing your thing fam 💪🏁
So encouraged by your hustle! Definitely love your heart to serve others and make it so special. Definitely taking notes. Thanks for setting the standard on what it looks like to capture quality photos and emotion and build relationships. Keep it up! You've become someone I want to learn more from!
Beautiful video! Amazing wedding shots! Im simply blown away! 💜 You have poured your heart in this, thank you for being an inspiration
What are your 2019 photography goals?? We're in this together, Squad Fam.
Eric Floberg thank you for making this video. im not an actual and expert photographer and im still trying stuff out. Filming stuff and photography is my absolute passions, and watching this video juiced me up to go out there and just take pics and vids (still dont know where to start though) but anyways, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. God bless!!❤️
Eric Floberg i just found your page and I’m in love with the content you give out,the motivation,passion,creativity,and teaching. Just finished this video and I’ll continue binging the rest. Also definitely giving you a follow on Instagram,I can tell you’ll be an inspiration for me and my photography as well. If you’d like to see my photography journey on Instagram it’s @photographybyaandc
I’m just recovering from back surgery and can’t wait to go back and shoot and capture moments that are going to stay forever in photographs.
My goal is to shoot 10 weddings of my own this year! (Double what I shot last year)
My goals are to start shooting more corporate and lifestyle shoots, as well increase my presence as a cinematographer. I've been uploading regularly to CZcams for the last few weeks to try and increase this presence; everything from tutorials, to tip videos, to gear videos, and so on. But your video is crazy inspiring. Thank you. I've subscribed (both to your channel, and you as a person).
Dude great video, gold info in there! Hope everyone took notes!
That barber scene came out really nice! I see what you had in mind now :)
Can't wait for our ultra secret project XY1 to come out!
I watched this video for the money....now I feel guilty with tears in my eyes.
This is most inspiring video I've ever watched about wedding photography. Thank you so much for the awesome content Eric! Keep up the great work
What a video! The song, the pictures you selected towards the end of the video, and your choice of words, everything was so perfect it almost brought tears to my eyes!
Bro you're extremely good at what you do.
Man, this was so powerful. I always try to explain to people why i shoot weddings and why I love what I do but I've never put it as beautifully as this. Well done! I look forward to seeing more of you pursuing your passion
Nice and clear speech. My favorite part, the last one with the wise and emotional words. Congratulations! Everyone who connects harmonically with his purpose deserves success in life. You own a new follower.
My wife and I are shooting our first photo/video wedding today, this video hit us right in the feels. Your passion is evident and that's obvious in the way you speak. Look forward to seeing more of your work! Green Bay WI - Subbed 👊
Man, I really enjoy your authenticity in these videos. I just started in photography and find it hard to find photographers who are real about the business. Thank you for what you do!
By far the best video I’ve seen when it comes to this particular subject! Loved it!!!
I was moved when you made that connection at that personal level and to how this is about peoples lives. It kind of made me reconnect for a moment with something I feel I've nearly forgotten in the midst of it all. Appreciate you man. I see why your clients say those things. Earned my sub!
Beautiful video man! Love that you incorporate "life" to your business. Also, you're doing great job with those pictures! They are soooo good. 👏🏼👏🏼
Awesome video, Eric, I soooo appreciate this as I begin to grow my new event photography biz!
Great stuff bro! Felt so nice watching your video!
Yoooo LOVE how open you are with numbers and stuff. We aren’t here to envy we’re here to learn. You don’t see that openness a lot in the photo world. But one thing not answered in here...HOW DO YOU BOOK CLIENTS FROM NOTHING?? All I do are portraits so no wedding portfolio to show
Ernest Arrellano I reached out to local wedding photographers in the area asking if I could second shoot for free. One photographer said yes and I was able to shoot 10 weddings with them that I in turn gained experience and material for my portfolio.
Offer to shoot a friend or families wedding for free. Do that one or two times and then start charging for future projects.
You can make more money from portraits than from weddings. Weddings are extremely time-consuming diluting your profits. You can make as much in one portrait session that consumes a total of 2 hours, including post-processing than what he makes in one wedding that can consume as much as 60 hours. Weddings are just marketing for portraits session. So you could create over $20k in sales from one wedding, including the wedding and portrait sessions. But I am sorry to tell you that $117K a year in gross sales for a wedding is NOT lucrative at all. Is barely ok.
@@Deep-Travel How much do you charge for one portrait session ? Is it on location, studio, journalism ?
What case ? Model who want book, random people who want family photo, enterprise portrait ?
How do I start booking portraits? lol
Bro. You've just inspired me to keep pushing even harder than before. Staying focused on the vision and going all in. Thanks!
Soooo freaking good. 😍 You are honestly my #1 inspiration right now. Love your love for your clients and how that just translates into your work. Soooooooo good! Thanks for sharing!
This video is super stunning. Touching, informative and at the same time entertaining. I really do hope you share more this year haha
Love the vibe man. Great work. And the photographs at the end... Right on spot
I've only ever captured very small friends or family weddings due to being so overwhelmed by this side of the photography industry- and because I've only ever wanted it to be a very personal moment for me to capture. But you're the first photographer I've come across that hasn't made it feel entirely daunting or out of reach for me to finally pursue- even if it truly makes me so terrified that their one day lies in my hands to capture... thank you so much for sharing this! SUBBED and bingeing on your series of creative work!
This was the most absolute amazing video on photography. It was so deeply touching. I'm starting my photography business and your message has helped me to go in with the most beautiful perspective. You seem like a very genuine person. Thank you and many wonderful blessings to you. ✨💜
LOVED this video!!! You actually had me in tears towards the end when you spoke about photography being a way to serve people, rather than squeezing the very last penny out of them. Photography is soooo much more than just an income and unfortunately photographers that chase cash, take away the respect of photography as a profession. You explained that sooo beautifully! This video was very helpful and inspiring. Thank you!
A much needed jolt of inspiration in the midst of a...at times... monotonous industry where you are still challenged to care more about money than your clients. I listened between the lines and I got what I needed to hear. Thanks man!
This video was so much deeper than I thought it would be. Thank you for sharing your experience. You’re an amazing photographer . Just followed and subscribed!
Eric. This video is incredible and speaks volumes about who you are and about the work you produce. I've rewatched 11:28 - 12:38 Three (3) full times now - going on 4 - Subbed and tapped the bell before you could even ask. Definitely looking forward to what 2019 has in store for you. Don't stop creating.
Amazing video! I love the honesty throughout the video, and love your voice and expressions on camera!
Literally this video was so well put together and everything :)
Thank you for this
one of the best videos I have ever watched on youtube. your passion, just inspiring. You truly, truly get photography
Man, this video was so good. Stumbled upon it but your vibe and your style, it's exactly what I wish mine was. Thanks for the inspiration, definitely earned a new fan!! Keep making videos and you'll blow up dude.
Wow this was absolutely beautifully said. Thank you for showing everyone how important the wedding photography industry is important and more just snapping a photo! Beautiful.
So happy to be subbed and enjoy part of your journey. Thank you for taking the time to share
Oh my gosh, where has your channel been hiding all this time?! This was an awesome video and I'm pumped about the rest of the content you have on here as well! Subscribed! I'd love to hear more about your experiencing with wedding videography, because I'm thinking about trying to get into that realm with my freelance videographer work.
Not only is this a great wedding photography video it is HANDS DOWN one of the best photography videos period!! It goes past the hardware or photography and what it means to be a photographer and I love this so much! I will 100% SUB AND 100% be contacting you Eric about work because I too live in the Chicago land area!
Excellent video man! Love your perspective. This was very encouraging to watch.
Community before competition. That is truly the best route. I'm nowhere near this level of business but I really value so many of the bits of knowledge spread throughout! Definitely a video to look back on often when I feel stuck in my passion. Thank you so much!
I wish I could like this over and over. What a great message, amazing photos, and such a great video. Keep up the great work!
I keep coming back to this video for inspiration and it always works. Thanks Eric!
Love your humor, love your attitude, and love the up front community and client vibe man. Keep it up, subbed and can't wait to check out some of your other videos next!
You're the first person who's ever talked about stuff related to pricing/earnings in video or blog that was willing to detail anything about how many jobs they did with what they make.
For one, so many photographers come across as intentionally vague when they say they are giving advice on pricing. But also, seeing the actual number of weddings that you did puts into perspective the time management that is going to have to come with the desire to raise your income to that level. Breaking it down in your head how many weddings a month that is. Or how many weddings a week. Factoring in planning for a wedding, being able to travel, processing all the photos for viewing and delivery. And everything that goes into getting other wedding jobs and scheduling those.
It's an amount of straightforwardness that isn't seen very much. In any genre of photography.
okay, the little photo montage has me in tears
Nicely done Eric! Keep up the good work.
Love your video Eric! You're a rockstar! I wish you continued and growing success!
Thank you so much for that video. You inspire me the most at the moment and I was looking for such a CZcams channel for a long time! Keep up the amazing work Eric 🙉😍
Massively inspiring Eric! Love your ethos and attitude. Fair play mate!
Awesome tips man. This video diffidently helped me get over whatever this weird hump in my wedding photography career is so I can take it to the next step. Appreciate it bro!
I got so emotional watching the pictures at the end, you captured priceless moments...literally cryingggg
That last message is so beautiful. Thank you so much for inspiring me.
Thank you, Eric. It's mind-blowing to learn your tips to improve in this industry. Thank you so much.
Amazing job evoking emotion! I look forward to see more of your content! :)
the last few minutes of this video was so good. One of my favorite few minutes of youtube I've watched in a while. Being a wedding photographer I'm not biased at all :)
so inspiring. thank you Eric
Oh wow, this gave me shivers! You are 100% in the right business, so much heart and so much passion! Thanks for the tips and tricks and thanks for the transparency and honesty! The ending just took my breath away 🥰
one of the best photography business tips i watched this year. thanks man
thanks man i never really considered weddings, but seeing this plus a great wedding video you shot makes me realize how fulfilling it can be!
Great video Eric 🙏🏻 I love the transparency.
This video really resonates with me. Being also from Chicago and seeing the human connection inside portraits more than caring about the money just speaks to me and my ideas. Thank you for this. I clicked on the video for one reason and received so much more from it. Hopefully one day our paths will cross in this crazy business. Thanks again Eric!
I got teared up towards the end.. Photography is so,so incredible and impactful. The thought of being able to capture a moment and turn it into a memory that will last forever - is incredible.
This inspired me so much to work harder at turning my passion for photography into a business, which I would gladly pursue full-time.
Thank you Eric.
Thanks for this video. It really helped my daughter with her cost of living project in her current High School Econ class. What a blessing finding this video was for her! Best of luck to you! Thank you for sharing your experience to encourage others to go forward! "If you love what you do for a living you will never work a day in your life" you show that in your passion for wedding photography!
Indianapolis filmmaker here! Love how you're being honest about being an adult, having a job, and transitioning to doing what you love. Way too many of these videos are just some kid talking about how their parents (who happen to be the CEO of some huge company) bought them everything and now they're able to make tons of money.
Yes! This is such solid advice for anyone who shoots or is thinking of beginning to shoot weddings. As always love your work Eric! Keep leaning into what makes you different 😄
You're the best, Sam.
Fantastic philosophy Eric! Exactly the goals we believe in too. Subscribed and look forward to more...and leaning into what makes us different!
You hooked me in one video. Subscribed + huge new fan! Thank you, amazing work.
Thank you for your input and time sharing your experience with us! Very useful! Thanks!
Thank you, Eric, for a very interserting and show your compassion for your art.
That slide show really shows the reasons why photography is so special and like u said intangeable. It was so emothional and made me tear up
This video was amazing. Subscribed right away. Thank you & already excited for your future videos!!
Very great visualizations and story telling. Fantastic content!
Thank you so much. Your video was very refreshing. Thanks for the reminders that we take photos because we are passionate and committed to our craft, as well as bringing joy to our clients.
Subscribed today, hope to see more of your videos.
honestly i love your artworks
Loved the message, thanks for the video. Shot my first wedding a week ago, and it left me pumped. Can't wait for the next one to get here!
From the 10:00 mark onward was honestly my favorite part of this video and that alone earned a sub from me. I'm about to dive into the rest of your channel and can't wait to see what else you have in store in the future!
Really inspiring work man! Keep it up
Eric, I don’t even have to look at your instagram after watching this video. This clearly shows the passion and devotion you’ve had into this industry and business you have built. I am beyond words after watching this video. Not based on your numbers, and quite honestly not even based on your tips and tricks, simply based on the fact why you do what it is that you do. This was by far the most motivating and inspiring video I have seen within the industry. I will definitely be following you and your adventures this year much closer in great detail. Thank you Eric.
Seriously THE BEST video about this. THANKYOU
Thank you for the advice and confirmation..... passion and fulfillment is what this craft is about!
Very refreshing content! Thanks for sharing your experience Eric!
New to the channel but stoked to stay. Amazing mission and vision Eric! Cheers