Photography Business Education: Architectural Photography Q&A With Greg Phelps
Summary: "Photography Business Education: Architectural Photography Q&A With Greg Phelps"
Architectural photographer Greg Phelps and myself hosted a live teleseminar and Q&A session, to talk about the business of architectural photography. Listen in to the recording, as Greg answers questions on all aspects of this fascinating genre.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of hosting a great teleseminar and Q&A session with architectural photographer Greg Phelps. Greg is the owner of Gregory James Phelps Photography in Brownsville Texas, and has been in the industry for over 25 years.
This was a wonderful opportunity for photographers interested in this little-visited genre to get some clear insights into how architectural photography works from a business standpoint.
Architectural Photography Is Not A Retail Business
One of the points that Greg stresses in this call is that architectural photography uses a commercial-based business model. It is not the same as photographing portraits or weddings, which are more retail-based.
This is an important distinction, since the resulting images have tremendous value to the client I terms of increased sales & marketing. These images are usually sold using a licensing model based on usage, rather than as one-off prints etc.
He also talks about the finer points of being in business as a professional photographer, and describes at length the process of taking a project through the process from initial bid to final delivery.
Members can listen to the full call here:
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The running time of this seminar is 106 minutes, and it’s chocked full of insights, tips and business advice.
Greg is obviously very passionate and dedicated to his work as an architectural photography, and he has a real love for the industry. I’m sure you can tell from his no-nonsense approach that he values the integrity and professionalism of all those who work in this exciting and rewarding field.
I would like to thank Greg for taking the time out of his busy schedule to spend with us to talk about his business, and help others who are making their way in the industry. If you have any questions for Greg that were not answered on the call, then you may contact him through his web site at Gregory James Phelps Photography.
If you enjoyed this call and have any comments or anything to add, please do leave a comment below. Also, if you would like to hear from someone specific, or interviews on another photography topic, I always welcome your suggestions.
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Here’s the follow up I sent via email and I think it’s worth reiterating here. I have to say that this “chat” has been one of the most valuable talks in helping me move forward in my architectural/industrial photography business. The most useful aspects, and there were many, was the process of stepping through the request for bid conversation and then through the quoting scenarios. Greg’s real-world examples filled in a number of holes for me that I just haven’t been able to get filled elsewhere. The entire chat was filled with nuggets that I have yet to absorb but will certainly incorporate into my journey. Thank you Greg and Nigel!