Have you had enough of the rat race and just want to follow your passion? Or maybe you are trying to find a way to start a lifestyle photography business that gives you time to also focus on life’s key moments. Have you ever thought that you could consider a career switch for an early retirement? This Masterclass will take you on the journey of one of the Societies’ members, and how approaching 60, he decided to retire early so that he could focus on his passion – and build a lifestyle photography business.

Chris joined SWPP in 2016 as an avid amateur photographer, travelling the world in his corporate life in the Tech Industry and taking travel photographs for stock image library sales. Attending each of the annual conventions since 2017, he kept an open mind and was inspired by so many of the Masterclass speakers. Chris continued his full-time day job and spent as much time as he could in his spare hours focusing on personal development for the future ahead. Each year, he gained value and insight from attending the annual convention and started focusing more and more on the business elements, as well as choosing to specialise as an on-location dog photographer.

In 2022, Chris retired early from the Tech Industry and dedicated himself to MIL Pet Photography. Chris wanted a “Lifestyle” Photography Business, so that he could also manage and balance some of life’s other priorities, including grandparent duties.

Chris believes that not everyone wants to be a full-time professional photographer. He feels there are many people who want a full-time focus on a part-time basis. This Masterclass will help anyone who has the desire to run a Lifestyle Photography Business, profitably and relatively stress free.

Whilst Chris is a dog photographer, this Masterclass is about starting a business professionally and will help anyone considering a part-time Lifestyle Photography Business to build and manage for the years ahead.

In this Masterclass, you will learn how to fast track your journey to a Lifestyle Photography Business:
• An overview of your journey building a profitable Lifestyle Photography Business
• A brief guide to your brand
• Goal setting for success
• Simplifying the basics of a digital presence
• Taking profit because you are worth it!
• Skills and continuous personal development
• Leveraging the power of the Societies of Photographers
• The power of partnering
• Making a difference by helping charities
• Putting it all together: Your first three year plan.
• Q&A

If you want to develop a professional photography business that better fits your lifestyle and only work when you want to or are an amateur or hobbyist considering a “side hustle” business, then this Masterclass will accelerate that journey for you. If you are considering a full-time career as a professional photographer, this Masterclass will still have many relevant topics. Chris will share all numbers, be completely transparent, and make it real for all attendees. Chris will also provide an actionable step by step guide for attendees to help them on their own journeys into a Lifestyle Photography Business after the presentation.