You ever think about quitting photography?

9 years 7 months ago #408382 by Hassner
I see photographers struggle more and more.

Stock is killing them. I see a site on Facebook that advertise "$1 per image. Millions to choose from."
So what do the photographer get per shot? Less than half!

I moved from small town photographer to film location scout 11 years ago because of digital.
Luckily I still use my camera daily.

I would say, be prepared for change.
If I were you I would not be ashamed to go to the ex customers and ask them WHY they do not use me anymore.
Ask for the blatant truth, do not feel hurt, and decide to learn from it.
Then decide if you are going to make changes or one major change.


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9 years 7 months ago #408425 by Frost Photography
Hassner is 100% if you are focused on stock photography.  The rates are ridiculous and not in favor for the photographer making a living.  I shoot weddings and portraits and it's all about taking care of the client, word of mouth and keeping yourself in front of the pack of starving photographers.  Craigslist doesn't help these days.  About once a week I get someone comparing prices they found on Craigslist.  These I always turn away from. 


Do I ever think about quitting?  Never.  The day I do, will open up a vulnerability door to my big master plan.   

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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9 years 7 months ago #408649 by Miss Polly
Stock photography was big and lucrative 5 years ago.  But with so many new photographers joining, the supply of stock images has gone sky high and price has dropped the other direction.


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9 years 7 months ago #408669 by Nancy Hait
Personally no for me. 


Why don't you quit what you are doing now and try something else you might be happy at?


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9 years 7 months ago #408714 by Alex
The problem with just 'quitting' under the impression that there are better opportunities out there.  Is that if the grass is indeed greener in other areas of photography, you would still need to mow it. 

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9 years 7 months ago #408737 by Joves

Alex wrote: The problem with just 'quitting' under the impression that there are better opportunities out there.  Is that if the grass is indeed greener in other areas of photography, you would still need to mow it. 

:rofl:
Unless you had a proper Arizona yard. But then you do need to clear the tumbleweeds at times from the fence line.


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9 years 7 months ago #408742 by Howard T
Take a break, re-organize and come back recharged.  


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9 years 7 months ago #408777 by Ian Stone
+1


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9 years 7 months ago #408970 by D Hornick
Not a chance, love what you do.  If you can't, find something you can.  


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9 years 7 months ago #409202 by Brandon F
I'm just starting this journey myself, so thought never even crossed my mind. 


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9 years 6 months ago #412496 by Jerrid
It would be a sad day for me.  

Answer for me:  Never


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