Earning Money: Freelancing, Your Own Business and Getting Hired

Lessons in this course

1. 1

   Career Paths: Freelancer, Business Owner or Employee

   Compare the three main career paths in photography and video: freelancing, running your own business and employment, with pros, cons and hybrid routes.

   4 min
2. 2

   Services That Pay: Where the Work Is

   Find the photo and video services clients pay for: events, weddings, products, real estate, corporate video, social content, editing and remote services.

   3 min
3. 3

   Getting Your First Paid Jobs

   Win your first paid photo or video jobs: practice projects, portfolio pieces, assisting, telling people you are available, small clients and testimonials.

   3 min
4. 4

   Freelance Marketplaces: Profiles, Proposals and Safety

   Use freelance marketplaces well: how they work, platform fees, a strong profile, winning proposals, reviews, avoiding scams and moving to direct clients.

   4 min
5. 5

   Remote Post-Production Work: Editing, Retouching and Color

   Earn from remote post-production: editing, retouching, color, sound and culling, briefs and test edits, file transfer, time zones and delivery.

   3 min
6. 6

   Building Packages and Raising Your Rates

   Design clear photo and video packages, price them from real costs, add upgrades and retainers, and raise your rates with confidence as your skills grow.

   3 min
7. 7

   Setting Up Your Own Photo or Video Business

   Set up your own photo or video business: name and brand, registration basics, insurance, tools, separate finances, systems and a simple plan.

   3 min
8. 8

   Growing from Freelancer to Studio or Agency

   Grow beyond your own time: assistants, second shooters, subcontractors, delegated editing, team systems, bigger clients and a studio or agency.

   3 min
9. 9

   Jobs at Studios, Agencies and Production Companies

   Explore creative jobs at studios, agencies and production companies: entry, skilled and senior roles in photography, film, post-production and production.

   3 min
10. 10

    Entry Routes: Assisting, Internships and Runner Jobs

    Start a creative career by assisting, interning or working as a runner: how to find roles, what to expect, set etiquette and making a strong impression.

    4 min
11. 11

    CV, Profile and a Job-Ready Portfolio

    Prepare for creative jobs: a one-page CV, an online profile, a portfolio or showreel tailored to each role, honest credits and a short cover message.

    3 min
12. 12

    Interviews, Test Shoots and Skills Tests

    Prepare for creative job interviews, test shoots and editing tests: research, common questions, talking about your work, practical tests and following up.

    4 min
13. 13

    Succeeding in Your First Job and Growing Your Career

    Succeed in your first creative job: reliability, learning from seniors, taking feedback, more responsibility, specializing, promotion and freelancing later.

    3 min
14. 14

    Managing Money as a Creative Professional

    Manage creative income: irregular pay, a monthly budget, emergency savings, setting aside tax, tracking expenses, buying equipment and getting paid on time.

    4 min