Studio Location Delima

11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #244700 by PNMBritt
I have been a photographer for 6 years now counting on craft for my sole support. However in this time, I have managed a studio for someone else, and worked independently, but free of a brick and mortar studio of my own. Now it is time, past time, to leave the nest. I am looking at opening a studio. My delima is this: Do I open the studio in my own town? or In a larger college community a half an hour north of me? Pros: The college area is a much larger population, and a younger population with over all better financial demographics. At home, I am better known, and a part of the community.
Cons: The college town has more competition, and a higher cost of doing business. My home town has a population of only 8K people, 2 photographers already deeply ingrained. It also has a lower mean income than the rest of the state. However, much lower cost of doing business.

I am sorta leaning toward the college area, but.......I do waver. Once the lease is signed....... I also have possible locations in mind for both areas.

Opinions welcomed.

In life there have always been those who make fire; but most just sit around the fire and enjoy the warmth. A great mind absent of action is waste.
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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #244722 by Stealthy Ninja
Honestly 2 photographers for 8k people is already a lot.

I'd go the college option myself.

Oh and: "Dilemma". :)
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11 years 8 months ago #244789 by Baydream
I would consider the college area. We had several photographers in our town of 15K. One of the better known moved his business about 60km south to the north edge of a larger city and has done well.

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11 years 8 months ago #244800 by KCook

... lower mean income than the rest of the state ...

That would hold you back in the long run.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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11 years 8 months ago #244822 by Tamgerine
You did say the other town was only half an hour away. Is there a reason you can't find somewhere in the middle and be 15 minutes from both?
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11 years 8 months ago #245540 by Frost Photography
Honestly I would be in the college town in a heart beat, more competition or not. I think that is much better opportunity for you.

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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11 years 8 months ago #245795 by PNMBritt
That's been on my mind as well, "choosing a location between the two.". Checking out some possible locations in the college area tomorrow morning. I am excited. And a little nervous.
Noting ventured nothing gained, I guess.

In life there have always been those who make fire; but most just sit around the fire and enjoy the warmth. A great mind absent of action is waste.
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11 years 8 months ago #245871 by ShadowWalker
I'd go with the college town also, more opportunity


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