Your brand is everything and building one is not easy. In this video Mark and Alex talk about the things aspiring photographers should do to build their brand and start their business. They explain the importance of defining your visual style and choosing your niche and walk viewers through the financial side of starting a photography business. Take out your pen and paper and get ready to take down some notes. Also, If you think we missed anything or would just like to share your thoughts, leave us a comment and we promise Alex will respond :) ____ Support Us! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Complicatedthings ThinkTank Camera Bags http://bit.ly/ctthinktank LensRentals.com http://bit.ly/Lensrentals General Camera Gear: https://amzn.to/3u1EAVp ____ Complicated Things is Mark Mann and Alex Hooks. Mark Mann is a celebrity and advertising photographer. His editorial work has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Health, Vibe, Spin, Fortune, Billboard, Parade, and Complex, among others. He has shot countless celebrities, including Robert Redford, Michael Douglas, Iggy Pop, Jack Black, the Black Eyed Peas, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Rihanna, Queen Latifah, Simon Baker, Stevie Wonder, Bradley Cooper, Willie Nelson, Sean Connery, John Hamm, and Jennifer Hudson. Mark loves to shoot people from Presidents to Kids who want to be Presidents. Alex Hooks is a fashion and lifestyle photographer. His work has been featured in numerous internationally published editorials, catalogs, and ad campaigns. He is consistently the worst dressed person at any fashion event. ____ Find us online: Complicated Things: https://www.instagram.com/comp_things https://www.facebook.com/ComplicatedthingsYT Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmannphoto https://www.markmannphoto.com Alex: https://www.instagram.com/bananaguns ____ 0:00 - Building your brand 1:08 - Define Your Style 2:26 - Identify Your Market 4:52 - Name Your Company 6:07 - Choose Your Equipment 7:08 - Marketing Yourself 8:50 - INSPIRE CONFIDENCE 9:26 - Calculate Your Cost Of Doing Business (CODB) 16:11 - In Conclusion #photography #branding #photobusiness