Turning Pro

Turning into a pro photographer requires more than just mastering the technical aspects of the craft; it demands intentionality and a deep understanding of style, storytelling, and marketing. To transition from a novice to an expert, you must continuously hone your skills through practice, experimentation, consistency, and education. Beyond technical proficiency, cultivating a unique artistic vision and style is crucial for establishing your brand as an authority in the field. Building a strong portfolio, seeking feedback from peers and mentors, and actively engaging with the photography community is crucial to staying relevant and continuously growing as a pro photographer.

In this episode of the Rhea Whitney Podcast, Rhea discusses the roadmap to turning pro and what it looks like when it comes to being a photographer. It’s time to build your confidence, take more control over your shooting environment, and be the pro, the expert, and the authority. 

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in this episode
• [02:46] About the ‘From Hobbyist to Pro’ course 
• [05:16] Creating and recreating your Style of work 
• [07:50] Creating your first website and space on the internet
• [10:21] Niching down and finding your specialty 
• [13:10] Understanding marketing and promotion 
• [16:40] Hobbyist to Pro quarter 2 group program enrollment
• [19:40] Being part of a community and learning from others
• [21:20] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “As a pro photographer, what people pay you for is the consistency in your style of work and your ability to recreate your style time and time again.”- Rhea [05:26]
•  “Give yourself space not to be perfect.”- Rhea [09:44]
• “We’ve to start small, and small is actually big; even small starts lead to big wins and victories.” - Rhea [10:06]
• “Marketing, promotion, and sales are something you have to learn; it’s part of turning pro.”- Rhea [13:41]

Ready to make your dream a reality?

Enroll for From Hobbyist to Pro: https://fhtp.rheawhitney.com/

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