How I Run & Operate My Photography Business

CEO: Thomas Heaton COO: Thomas Heaton CTO: Thomas Heaton CFO: Thomas Heaton From your video it looks very smooth and simple, but I can't imagine how hard it's in reality. Great job and good luck!

This helps people understand that there is more to an artists business than just the art itself. So when the average person is asking to purchase an image, book or calender but then doesn't understand where the price comes from, this gives you some idea of the time spent in the field, the costs involved to produce the end product and the overall time spent producing and getting the end product to the customer. The art being created is just the first step and many people don't realise this. If it was just as simple as taking a photo we would all be in business.

This video inspired me to order both the calendar and the book as a gift for my wife. I had excellent communication with Thomas and he answered all my questions. He even managed to send this overseas I’m a timely fashion. Today both arrived, well packaged and unharmed after its 6,000kms epic journey. As somebody who spent a little period of his life in the printing industry I can say the whole product is absolutely top notch. And the QR code attached to each photo taking you to a video of how each photo was made is just brilliant. Bravo Thomas. Products you should be truly proud of. Thank you so much 🙏

Watching this really made me appreciate the fact that I am retired and no longer dealing with all the aspects of doing wedding photography. I also want to thank you again for for being so kind and quick to answer the couple of emails I sent you in the past. I watch a dozen or so photography YouTuber's on a regular basis, but I look forward to Wednesdays at noon (my time) when your video airs the most. Surely, I am one of many who appreciate all your hard work.

How can you not go crazy with that amount of work and responsibility??? It's interesting that your business methods are very similar to the photographic methods: very precise and well planned. Keep up your hard work Thomas, you're one of the most interesting and entertaining photographer on Youtube and I think your numbers prove it! You managed to make all this business-related tedious work entertaining to watch

I always love opening up your calendar when I receive it through the post, but knowing what extra special care had gone into the packaging of it will make it extra special.

My calendar arrived today, thank you. I now appreciate the amount of work you put into it. I love the print (the one with the lighthouse).

I am considering a book, or at least a zine. The problem with calendars is that they literally become dated. I say this having bought two of yours, neither of which is any longer on my wall. (I still have them, of course.) At least with a book or zine, one can pick it up any time. Of course I've not even sold a print. One time a guy said on Facebook that he'd love to have a certain print on his wall. I DM'd him, gave him my email and said to get in touch. He never did. So I'll likely put together a book or zine (I already have a theme in mind) and give them to family as gifts. Maybe someone will see one and want their own. Or I'll mention them in a video. Thank God I don't rely on photography for income.

I had no idea. I thank you for your hard work

Your hard work at this time of year looks immense but worth it for sure, the other 51 weeks of the year you just sit back drink tea and read books right ? :-) Well done Pal, consistent hard work and one of the best in the business

Very insightful thank you. The packing reminded me of when I was a kid making up tomato boxes one every five seconds... and paper cuts.

This video should be pinned on every YT search concerning Photography Business. Thanks for the trip in your work !

I watch all of your videos but almost skipped this one thinking it would probably be boring. Glad I watched it because it was a great insight into what many people don’t know about the photography business.

Forget the subject, it’s your filmmaking that’s so much better than most.

Awesome that you make videos like this! Helps people who want to get into the industry learn how to have a go at it. Thank you, Tom!

Thank you for one of the most engaging videos I have seen on YouTube. Many people want to go into business themselves, not just artists, photographers etc.. This video shows the reality of the business as is and not the romance of breath taking landscapes.

What a truly fantastic video, Thomas you have outdone yourself on this one. Many photographers keep their system secret and it's wonderfully refreshing it see you open up and talk about your way of doing things. I myself want to sell more print and thought about books etc. This had given me the motivation to do it, thank you!

Not a number, you are a free man, freedom is hard work. But so rewarding 👏

Who would've thunked, the man's a hero?!

I love that you say you're not a youtuber, whilst you create the most beautiful, interesting, and informative videos on this platform – not to mention the amount of effort you put into the b-roll!! 🥰