We’ve seen small businesses suffer greatly due to the events of the past couple of years. Owning a small business takes hard work and determination. Photographers are small business owners. Many photographers are freelancers, which means they get paid by the job. They aren’t dependent on a salary or an hourly wage set by their employers. They employ themselves. This industry can be very tough and stressful, but it is also a very rewarding one.
For those who aren’t freelance photographers, this is something to take note of, especially when looking to hire a photographer. Knowing the amount of time and work a photographer puts into a job is very important because it is their livelihood. Supporting photographers is extremely important.
Photographers are Working for Themselves
When deciding to hire a photographer for any particular reason, you’re deciding to help out a small business. We live in a society where starting a small business takes guts because they don’t always work out. We also live in a society where online shopping and spending your money on big businesses is the norm.
Photographers work for themselves. They don’t report to a manager or a supervisor, so it gives them another challenge to defeat. They do all the heavy lifting when it comes to the actual photography, business, e-commerce, sales, etc.
The Benefits of Supporting Photographers:
- Helping a small business
- Spending your money locally
- Supporting someone’s livelihood
- Helping build their portfolio
- Giving them free advertising
How Can You Support Freelance Photographers?
The answer is pretty simple, which is just to hire a photographer. This is the best way you can support a photographer. They receive work to do for you whether that is an event, portrait shoot, executive headshots, weddings, or other photo services.
Another way to support freelance photographers is to share their work that they have done for you by spreading it via word of mouth, online/social media, and more. If you’re looking to support a local photographer, don’t hesitate to contact Beau Bumpas Photography.
Contact Beau Bumpas Photography at 214-394-1384 today or visit us online for more information about the photo services we offer.
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