How to Start a Photo & Video Business (Full Course)

► Course Companion GPT - Implement faster with my Custom GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6852f2daab4c8... ► Get the Creative Biz Launch program: https://join.creativebizlaunch.com/cbl My story:    • How I Left Corporate America and Found Cre...   MENTIONED RESOURCES (affiliate links. most include discounts for you): LLC Formation https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/aff... Portfolio Website (Use code PIETA10 for 10% off) https://squarespace.syuh.net/6b2ZQb Business Email https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/oaQY Accounting & Invoicing Software https://quickbooks.grsm.io/au726z6dqg09 Business Name Generator https://www.squarespace.com/tools/bus... Business Insurance https://tailorbrands.go2cloud.org/aff... Google Business Profile https://business.google.com/create Most photography and videography business owners struggle with low-paying projects because they lack proper business foundations, not creative skills. This 2.5-hour course shows you the complete photography business and videography business blueprint, from profitable niche selection & forming an LLC to technical setup and scaling strategies. My Story: 2016 - Bought my first camera while working a corporate job 2017 - Started learning photography on nights and weekends 2019 - Had my first gallery show & launched Pieta Productions 2020 - Quit my job, went full-time creative, and learned videography 2021 - Landed first 5-figure client & launched YouTube Channel 2022 - Scaled to 6-figures with Pieta Productions & started Creative Biz Launch to help other creatives 2023 - Split focus between Pieta Productions and growing CBL's community 2025 - After working with hundreds of photographers & videographers, I'm building Creative Biz Launch into the world's best education company for creative entrepreneurs. LFG! 📸 My photo & video agency: https://www.pietaproductions.com/ 💌 Get the weekly newsletter https://chrispieta.com/get-the-newsle... 📱 Connect on Instagram   / chrispieta   0:00 Intro 1:24 How To Start Your Business 10:43 Photo & Video Business Blueprint 28:35 Creative Biz Launch System 42:18 Finding Your Niche 1:04:44 Building A Portfolio 1:09:32 Business Name 1:14:27 Forming an LLC 1:26:19 Business Bank Accounts 1:29:03 Payment Processors 1:31:28 Invoicing 1:34:34 Business Insurance 1:36:39 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Taxes 1:44:35 Building a Basic Website 2:08:59 Setting Up Business Email 2:25:44 Social Media Pages 2:41:10 Google Business Profile 2:46:10 Outro