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4 HAVE A VISION. “I love this quote from James Whistler: ‘An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision,’” says Kozak. “What this tells me is that if you compete in the ‘labor’ market with the throngs of photographers out there, then you compete at the lowest common dominator: price.” Instead, have a unique vision that connects with clients’ deeper needs for affirmation and legacy, and you’ll compete at a higher level for a higher price.

5 MASTER YOUR SKILLS AND ALWAYS BE OPEN TO LEARNING MORE. “I believe those who launch the fastest and stay in it for the long term are those who seek knowledge and begin putting it to work,” Kozak says. Your camera skills should be second nature— like a musician who has mastered their instrument —and you should have a set of lighting concepts that you know by heart. Keep learning and continue implementing more techniques.

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