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APPS FOR A WORKING MAKEUP ARTIST
SETMORE You can use this for staying organized with your schedule. GMAIL Use this for email correspondence and calendar management.
SELFEMPLOYED This will help you keep track of your money, receipts, and expenses. SIGNEASY This allows people to sign a contract right off of their phones.
SQUARE This will allow you to make payments.
INVEST IN YOUR EQUIPMENT
Once you can afford a professional camera, you can take amazing images of your clients and yourself to show off your work. I recommend the Canon G7X (50 mm lens), and for videos the Canon 70D and lens.
Invest in a backdrop for perfectly clean and aesthetically pleasing videos and photos.
Lighting can make an immense difference for photography. There are plenty of affordable ring lights on Amazon.You can also purchase mirror/lighting systems from Glamcore (us code Julia15 on your order for a discount).
LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO, NOT WHERE YOU ARE
If you want to do bridal, be strategic and position yourself as an expert in that area. Show clients that you can do bridal. Do TFP photoshoots, and propel yourself in that direction.
PLAN OF ACTION
Create a plan of action for your business, don’t just go day by day.
Reach out to PR agencies, start networking, and create something that you do consistently on social media.
Create a sales funnel and plan of action for selling your offer.
Be clear about your offer and who you’re offering to.
Get on Instagram stories and promote yourself.
Be consistent!
Fill your calendar: plan out how you will work towards your goal each day. Coffee dates for networking, TFP photoshoots, Reach out to brands
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