The Secret to a Lasting Photography Business with Amanda Waltman
We've heard Whitney's photography business journey as well as Erin's "origin story" - today we round out the team with a chat with Amanda about how she got here and what it takes to have such a long and successful career as a professional photographer.
From valedictorian to photography student to studio employee to burning out and back again (including her work with the Seattle Seahawks and Boeing!), there is so much to glean from Amanda's story, especially for photographers who are just getting started with their photography businesses.
Here's just a taste of what we cover in this weeks' chat with Amanda:
Amanda Waltman's journey through different phases of her photography career, from starting at a local studio and progressing to owning her photography business focused on family and kids photography.
Amanda's considerations about her business focus, transitioning to work more with women who have time constraints due to their life commitments and wanting to incorporate branding photography into her services.
The impact of pricing when starting out as a photographer, with Amanda sharing her experience of starting with lower prices and grappling with increasing those prices, especially with repeat clients.
Amanda's reflections on challenges faced in her photography business, including burnout experiences leading to quitting and later returning to the industry.
Amanda's involvement with a program called "The Legion of Youth" in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks and Boeing, photographing children for Seahawks games and highlighting the community outreach work of sports teams and sponsors.
What Amanda would do if she wasn't a photographer (hint: it's driven by her love for learning about others and her capacity to remember names and faces... and her undying love of coffee...).
Planning an event for branding women's businesses with her friend, Gillian (from our Instagram for Pro Photographers episode!), collaborating with a co-working space for content creation and headshot events.
So grab a beverage (coffee, if you're trying to stay on theme for Amanda's interview) and hit play to get to know Amanda a bit more!