Wedding photography is a big deal, and when it comes to photography jobs, wedding photography can pay mid to upper range of available photography jobs. As with anything, the actual amount depends on the kind of wedding… and on the quality of the photographer.

In our show research we discovered that mid range wedding photography costs between $2,000 – $4,000 per wedding and can break down to less than $40/hour income, all time and logistics considered.

Another statistic reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is that the average wage for photographers was around $28,860. But weddings can be a very decent to lucrative photography niche, which an off season period for pursuing other work or interests.

In this podcast interview you’ll meet the lovely and dynamic Alex Stead, who has her own very successful wedding photography business for several years now.

Alex is a creative and inspiringly productive wedding photographer, and here are some of the things we discussed in this interview:

• What it takes to become a successful freelance photographer
• Who first inspired Alex to give the freelance life a go
• Alex’s deliberation over school versus self-employed
• The passion for learning that keep Alex excited
• Entrepreneurial, self-education versus traditional education
• Why Alex’s chose wedding photography
• The kinds of commercial photography Alex does
• Getting freelance jobs from publications like Reader’s Digest
• Being a freelance photographer in a beautiful tourist destination
• Alex’s favorite non-photographer class that helped her photography the most
• Alex’s productive daily habits that help her most
• How setting goals makes all the difference in Alex’s success and productivity.
• Advice for making a go at professional photography.
• The most productive sources of traffic for her business
• What venues for business leads did NOT work for Alex

And so much more! The above list is just from the first 16 minutes of the podcast!


NOT INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?

Even if you’re not interested in photography or being a professional photographer, there are tips in this conversation that could be applicable for any entrepreneurial or creative endeavor.


WANT TO MASTER THE PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS?

Do YOU want to learn how to master the business of photography, or just consider the possibilities? This may help.

“There are some things you just have to do every day.” 

~Alex Stead, pro wedding photographer