There are a gazillion reasons I never pursued a career as a professional photographer - or a professional anything for that matter, not the least of which is the economic reality talked about here. (Although Ill admit that laziness had a lot to do with it too.) This is specifically about photography, but almost exactly the same thing could be written about any artist, writer, musician, designer, person selling services rather than goods, etc. Or anyone who is self-employed. Its a rough path and I admire those who do it and especially those who do it successfully… You said a $100 per hour fee was a “Job Killer”, because people in your client’s business can only make $45 per hour. But unlike those who have jobs working for corporations (such as your client), I must personally pay for everything I use in my job… everything in my office and studio, from the carpet (and floor) under my feet to the computer and printer on my desk to the ceiling fan (and ceiling) over my head...I wish I could count on a consistent 40 hours per week at the wage your client makes ($45 per hour, you said?) and know that $93k was going to come in every year. I wish I had two weeks of paid holiday, sick days and health insurance…
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:25:03 +0000
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