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043: JP Pratt - What The First Year Of Full Time Photography Looks Like

December 5, 2016 Raymond Hatfield
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This Week I Talk To JP Pratt an Orlando Wedding Photographer who just celebrated completing his first year of going full time wedding photography. We talk about how to be a full time wedding photographer, some of the struggle of working from home, and how to stay motivated! If you want to be a full time wedding photographer, you wont want to miss this episode with JP Pratt!

Today You'll Learn:

  • How long JP has been shooting

  • How JP got into photography

  • How important a mentor was for JP

  • Why JP loves to shoot weddings

  • How many weddings JP shot his first year

  • How Important going to Insta-meet ups were to growing

  • Some of the struggles of working from home

  • The Importance of backing up your photos

  • Why finding a work life balance will ensure your success 

  • How JP keeps focused and works best

  • The importance of coming up with workflows to keep up with your clients

  • How to go from hobbiest to professional

  • The one lens JP wishes he never bought

  • JP's best advice for those starting out in photography

 

Resources:

  • JP Pratts Website

  • JP Pratts Facebook

  • JP Pratts Instagram

  • Nate And Lori Photography

  • Zack and Jody Photography

  • Daily Rituals: How Artist Work

  • Canon 5dmk3

  • Canon 6D

  • Sigma 50mm 1.4

  • Sigma 35mm 1.4

  • Canon 85mm 1.8

  • Canon 135mm

  • Raymonds Website

  • Raymonds Facebook

  • Raymonds Instagram

  • Raymonds Snapchat

 

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