From Side Hustle to Full Time Freelancer
Today’s video is all about how to become a freelance Videographer. This is a video I’m making in response to a question that I received in the comments section on a previous video that I did on selling photos using Shutter Stock.
So how did I get started? Well it’s simple, initially I started out like most of you which is by taking pictures. When I first picked up a camera I didn’t plan on making money. All I really wanted to do was take cool pictures. My dad was a photographer (not a professional but just as good) so I guess that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
My journey into video started with photography. My very first side hustles were photo gigs. Gigs of all kinds, from weddings, to sweet sixteens, to family events and portraits, I was doing it. Part of the journey is learning what you don’t like and what you are and aren’t good at. This is where you have to make the decision on what you want to do. I always knew there was potential to turn my side hustle into a full time income, I just didn’t know where to start or have the confidence to really put my work out there.
Pleasantville Boxing Gym 2009 (this series was the real start to my “style”)
I was good at taking photos, just not so good at the type of photography that made big money. I wish I knew about passive income with stock photography at this time, I would’ve been on that train. Currently I’m uploading to sites like Shutter Stock and Cavan. Either way I found my grove but this occurred years after taking photos and really learning how to master my craft.
My advice to you out there getting started or want to is, just go for it. Start right now, where you’re at, with what you have. Brick by brick.
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