I’m 17 and started my own photography business, what should I know?
Like the title says, I started my own photography business at 17. I’m based in Chicago and I shoot on a Sony a6700 i got for my birthday.
Setup: I have two lenses, Sony 18-135mm and Sigma 56mm. I keep 3 additional batteries on my when shooting as well as two additional sd cards. I currently have zero lighting equipment, or any equipment for that matter
Advertising: I’m still very word-of-mouth because i don’t have money to run advertisements. I post as much as possible on social media, and I made my own website (i’m not trying to advertise so i won’t say it on the post). My website includes 2 ways to contact (phone, business email) as well as being set up with my own domain i purchased from cloudflare.
Im currently using google sites since it’s free.
Shop and payment: I have a personal shop set up on gumroad to sell high quality copies of my work (street photography, nature, etc.) and I use pixieset to provide clients with their photos, and to have the ability to purchase additionals.
I just recently registered for an LLC and once i’m 18 I will set up a company credit card to pay for camera equipment and write off expenses (receipts, gas, etc.)
Is there anything i’m doing wrong? Anything I can change? How can I reach more people and get interested, paying clients with an, honestly very small portfolio at 17?
I am open to anything you guys have to say and your advice does not just have to pertain to the questions I have