Ever thought about starting your own photography venture? Pause the worry and tune into this illuminating conversation with a former photographer turned lawyer, Kiffanie Stahle, as we peel back the layers on running a photography business. We kickstart with an intriguing narrative about living in an RV, which serves as a testament to the power of networking and community building. We dive into local events, where you can hone your photography skills, find fresh marketing strategies and pick up priceless recommendations for accountants and attorneys.

In the second half, we delve into the legal aspects that photographers often overlook. Kiffanie deciphers legal jargon and breaks down the essentials, pushing aside the detritus of unnecessary LLCs and trademark registrations that many photographers fall prey to. We also shed light on the importance of having a business framework and getting the right permits and licenses. The conversation wraps with the importance of contracts, not just as a business necessity, but as a gift to clients, ensuring a win-win for both parties. We hope this episode leaves you enlightened, empowered, and ready to tackle the business side of photography with a renewed vigor and a clear roadmap.

Key Takeaways

(00:00 ) Finding Accountants and Attorneys

(08:57 ) Legal Considerations for Photographers

(20:06 ) Starting a Photography Business

Shareable Quotes

"Most of the lists that you see out there are all the legal projects you need to do as a photographer. They're written from an attorney's perspective to get you to pay them fees, or they're written assuming you have a large chunk of money to spend upfront, and most photographers most creatives in general are bootstrapping their businesses."

"A sole proprietorship and partnership are basically the same thing. Just sole proprietorship is you're doing it alone, and partnership you're doing it with one or more partners business friends, collaborators and those you just automatically become as soon as you start offering products or services."

"Contracts get a bad rap. Contracts often are seen as something we're like lording over our clients or we're only having them to make sure we get paid or that we don't get screwed over. But I want you to flip your mindset around contracts. It's a gift you're giving your clients because you're professional and they've seen the output that you've done previously and they want that same output."

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