Building Your Photography Business for under $3,000 with Kathy Holcombe

Set and Achieve Your Goals for a Successful Photography Business

Building Your Photography Business for under $3,000
  • 41 video lessons
  • 8 hours and 43 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

When starting a new business, you will make hundreds of decisions, and many of those can be costly and affect the future of your business. Most photographers have little direction available on how to take these critical first steps to set themselves up for success.

Kathy Holcombe and her husband Peter have built multiple photography businesses over the last 15 years. Kathy will share what they have learned so that you won’t waste time, money and resources trying to find the perfect formula.

You will learn how to:

  • Define your brand
  • Set up social media channels and a business website to support the vision of your brand
  • Develop an effective strategy for marketing to your ideal client
  • Develop a product line and profitable pricing structure
  • Develop a sales strategy to maximize your time and sales average

This class is for anyone who is standing at a crossroads, wanting to start a photography business, but not sure exactly how to go about it. You’ll not only learn how to get you started but also how to turn a profit through your photography in your very first year of business. Skip years of trial and error and invest your precious startup dollars in strategies, tools, and equipment that will immediately start making you money.

Course Instructor

Kathy Holcombe

Kathy Holcombe

Peter and Kathy Holcombe once owned a traditional mom and pop studio based in Boulder, CO that catered to a high end wedding and portrait clientele. Three years ago, they sold their home studio and moved both their family and business into a Winnebago RV and hit the road, taking their twelve year old daughter along on the adventure of a lifetime.

Building Your Photography Business for under $3,000 with Kathy Holcombe is rated 4.8 stars by 26 students

  • Patricia L. Jul 23, 2019

    Even though this workshop was originally shown in 2017, it's still got lots of pertinent advice about how to do the things that will attract the right clients, and how to conduct a business entity professionally. I think the aspect of being an outstanding service-oriented business is what drew my interest the most; Kathy is all about THE SERVICE! So I'm buying this in mid-2019 and am looking forward to working with her bonus materials to get me finally going in the right direction for my Photography business. Thanks, Creative Live and the Holcombe family!

  • Ed E. Jan 16, 2019

    Best course on photography business strategies I've seen to date. I had buy this one me!!

  • Matt C. Aug 1, 2017

    Thank you Kathy for the great information. This class is helping to give me the confidence to move forward on my journey to making money with my art. I enjoyed the psychological considerations that were addressed and the real life anecdotes. Thank you so much.

  • Diane D. Jul 6, 2017

    Thanks Kathy and CreativeLive, I got to attend this workshop live! There is so much great information in this class and she lays out a logical plan to follow. Kathy made it very clear how to set everything up and follow through on leading the customers/clients to act now... I see where I went wrong when I first started my photography business. The class is inspiring and has clear defined strategies to be successful. Thanks so much!

  • Cindee S. Jun 30, 2017

    Kathy's dynamic personality shines while she is instructing. Her passion for marketing is only too obvious as she glows while sharing her knowledge. I truly enjoyed Kathy's presentation and learned many ways to improve my photography business. I'm so glad I was able to attend in person, I learned so much.

  • Deborah H. Jun 30, 2017

    I participated in the live studio presentation of this course. I can also only echo the sentiments of the previous reviewers: excellent content, visually and thematically well organized and executed, enthusiastic and well prepared instructor, practical actionable items provided to help you move forward productively within a reasonable period of time... everything you need to feel supported and headed in the right direction with your photography business. In addition, I want to add a thank you to the hospitality crew who treated us so well over the past two days.

  • Q. Jun 29, 2017

    Kathy was a wonderful instructor. She was engaging and someone who was precise and incredibly helpful. We have a full time photography business and are always looking for new ways of running our business. Her information was insightful and forced us to have conversations about our business that we have haven't had in several years. She is fantastic and someone who has the information needed to help you start or expand your business. Thank you for a wonderful class!!

  • Jeph D. Jun 29, 2017

    Another top notch production from the amazing team at Creative Live! Kathy Holcombe, aka FAMAGOGO did a great job of covering all the basics along with the associated costs involved in starting up a photography business. However, you don't need to be a beginner to get great info from this class, it's packed with ideas and tips that even an experienced pro can put to work and take to the bank literally the next day. I highly recommend this class.

  • Jason B. Jun 29, 2017

    I purchased Kathy's previous class and got sooo much out of it that I had to attend this one live in-studio! I have an MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and a BSBA in Marketing... This course took me to the PHD level in applying VERY measurable principles to my photography business that can only be learned by someone who has lived them and seen the results! I saw immediate results from the applying the other course and expect even bigger results now that I have both in my CreativeLive quiver of knowledge. The bonus materials alone are worth the price of the class... trust me. If you are serious about starting and running a successful photography business... this IS the road map to follow!

  • Susana T. Jun 29, 2017

    Kathy Holcombe is one amazing and genuine Photographer and Instructor! Watching the live stream has been so powerful and inspirational that I am ready to dive into my passion! She makes the starting process approachable, clear and logic. Thank you a thousand times to Creative Live and Kathy Holcombe!!

  • Kelly R. Jun 28, 2017

    This course is jam packed with valuable information. The best part is that it is so organized, well-taught and easy to follow. I can tell Kathy has a background in teaching! I have learned so much!

  • Marta A. Jun 28, 2017

    Kathy is not only a very good business person, but also a fantastic instructor. This class is a comprehensive overview of all the elements you need to start a successful business without going into debt. And she gives you step-by-step instructions to do just that. No more guesswork, no more excuses. :)

  • KURT P. Jun 28, 2017

    Amazing class! Kathy went well beyond my expectations, especially regarding the content. Although focused on photography, the insight and direction she provided is relevant to building any business. The information covered in 2 days was truly an incredible value and worth much more than the class price. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting in depth yet easy to follow guidance in launching their photography business.

  • Christopher C. Jun 28, 2017

    Thank you so much Kathy for such a great class! I learned so much by being in here and taking in all the info you provided. It's changed the way I think about how to run a photography business. I'm super excited to put into action all the instructions that you gave!

  • Tristanne E. Jun 28, 2017

    I am VERY impressed with this class! The structure of the class is well done. Each segment was thorough and backed up some knowledge from the previous segments. Kathy breaks everything down into understandable knowledge and also makes it very enjoyable to watch. I HIGHLY recommend this class if you're unsure about what to do to start your photography business. $3000 may sound like a lot of money, but you'll going to find yourself in a determined state to raise that money if you're REALLY passionate and serious about starting your photography business. Thank you, Kathy & Creativelive, for this class. I'm excited to get the ball rolling and build my photography business. <3

  • Carolyn M. Jun 28, 2017

    Kathy was a wonderful instructor, who was so well prepared and easy to listen too. She thoroughly covered every detail on starting a photography business that doesn't break the bank. I have been stuck with where to begin and now I am inspired and ready to move forward. Thank you so much Kathy and CreativeLive!!

  • Z. Jun 28, 2017

    What a stellar class! Kathy provided thoughtful, engaging content that gave me the confidence push I needed to get started with my photography business! I'm excited to get started with the bonus PDF content and ready to begin building my brand. Not only did Kathy give us practical information and guides to follow, her enthusiasm and belief in her students was so apparent. She wants us to succeed as much as we want to succeed. I highly recommend this class if you're wavering about starting a photography business.

  • ida A. Jun 28, 2017

    I've been running my business for the past few years, but have recently decided that I need to narrow down what I offer. This class was a great way to get me back on track, and help me to commit to a plan that I can use in my business right away. Thank you.

  • Derek W. Jun 28, 2017

    What a great class! I saw the Holcombe story on our local news channel (9news.com) and have been inspired ever since! She gives so much useful and real-world information! Thanks Kathy!

  • Chrissie H. Jun 28, 2017

    Thank you Kathy for yet again another very thought provoking class. You are such an inspiration, teaching us the right questions to ask ourselves so we too can be brilliant photographers / entrepreneurs. I was a fulltime RVer for seven years, traversing 44 states and seeing some of the most beautiful places on our planet. It gave me a great opportunity to meet some extraordinary people and to hone my photography skills. Now I have put down roots in Stapleton - Denver, CO and am soon to launch my own Family Lifestyle Photography business. Your course has definitely given me the courage to just charge ahead and go for it!

  • Phyllis H. Jun 28, 2017

    Very good instructor. She made the math/numbers/$ easy for this right brain creative to understand! I also live full time in an RV, Inspiring to know that it can be done!! I worked as a staffer for 10 years, but this entire biz thing is new territory for those of us transitioning to own our own gig! Thanks! Great class!!

  • Kathy H. Jun 28, 2017

    I have been reluctant to step away from my computer, ipad, or phone for even a moment during this class. Kathy is delivering pertinent, inspirational and motivational content with every segment. I have been in business for just over two years and this course has opened my eyes to many things that I can do to be more profitable. Thank you Creative Live for making courses like this available to those of us who believe that you should never stop learning or honing your skills.

  • Wayne G. Jun 28, 2017

    I have seen so many people call themselves professional photographers, but their photographs don't reflect their words. I purchased this course because it has a wealth of direction that only a person with that level of experience can explain. I am embarking on a new concept in photography so this detailed level of course is an excellent blueprint to use as a guide.

  • Shelly R. Jun 27, 2017

    Holy smokes! This course was even more helpful than I'd hoped. I think if your direction is portraits, especially, this will really help you hit the ground running and with confidence. The real-world pricing examples and formulas (and time required) were super helpful. Thanks, Kathy & CreativeLive!

  • Lorraine P. Jun 27, 2017

    I've worked as a professional photographer during the crossover from film to digital in 1995 - 2007 and am now looking to get back into business! Kathy's advice is spot on if you are interested in a business that makes MONEY!! I still have my clients' film and digital files that I refuse to sell, and they still come back for copies. The photographer has to make sure they do not sell their digital files and retain their copyright. This is very important and all images must be watermarked. Most importantly the photographer must make sure they have this specified in the contract with the client. What Kathy is doing is awesome and showing the potential client these samples will get them thinking seriously about signing on the line to hire! Great focus on the 'artistic' imagery and relationship!

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