Here are some of the photos from my new business, April Hoff Photography!
It’s Photography Wednesday, and I feel like I’m ready to let the cat out of the bag: I started a photography business.
I know. I just decided to do it. I must be nuts to add one more thing to my plate, right?!
I had been waiting patiently for the right time to start my photography business, and something about this summer just felt right.
It kind of started slow. I created a logo and started adding it to my photos. Then I started taking on jobs….
{Can you believe I actually got to shoot a wedding?? Pinch me!}
I quickly realized that I needed some business cards and a website. So I did that.
And here I am at the end of the summer…and I can’t believe how many photography jobs I’ve had.
It’s funny how every job has been completely different. I feel like I’ve learned a lot and been so inspired!
What have you been up to this summer?
Sarah Marchant says
That’s really awesome – congrats on starting your business! You have a lot of talent. 🙂
April Hoff says
Awww, thanks so much, Sarah! I sincerely appreciate your sweet words! 😉
Megan C says
Congrats! You are off to a great start! I do photography on the side and I started my business a few years ago but it never really got off the ground because it was a side job. Any tips to get it going? I just want to be able to do sessions here and there but not do it as a full time job.
April Hoff says
My biggest source of jobs is through referrals from family and friends. I make sure I’m friends with whoever I’m shooting on Facebook, and I tag them in “sneak peak” collages. Their friends and family comment and ask who the photographer is, etc. We’ll see if it stays steady! 😉 I also think it helps to just straight-out tell people that you work with and know that you’re a photographer. A lot of my jobs have been for coworkers too! Good luck! 😉
Laura says
This is awesome. So proud of you!
April Hoff says
Thanks, friend! xo
Jen @ Migonis Home says
SO EXCITING, APRIL! I love seeing those photos that you’ve taken pop up on your FB page. You are so talented! Keep them coming!
Great website! 🙂
April Hoff says
Thanks, Jen!! xo
Michelle @ Elegance & Enchantment says
Congratulations, April! I’m so excited for you for taking the leap. I always love seeing your photography on your blog and can’t wait to see more. xo
April Hoff says
Thanks, Michelle!!!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Is Pittsburgh 30 miles or less from Indiana? Because I want you to take pictures of my family! FRIEND! You are so amazingly talented. I am so excited for your business and where it is headed. Your site looks great, your pictures are beautiful– love, love, love! Congrats on everything, April!
~Abby =)
April Hoff says
Well thank you so much, Miss Abby! 😉 I appreciate your kind and supportive words!! 😉
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
Congrats, girl and wishing you a successful start!Hugs
April Hoff says
Thank you, Aniko! Any advice you have would be great!!! xo
Erin says
Congratualtions, April! You are a natural at taking wonderful pictures! As soon as I find a suitable man to marry I’ll be calling for engagement pics 🙂
April Hoff says
HA! That comment cracked me up, Erin! I have a hard time believing you aren’t turning “suitable men” away right and left! 😉 Maybe Ari is still available…?
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
How exciting for you to be starting this exciting new chapter! You take amazing photos and you can see how much you love it in the finished shots and in the smiles on your subject’s faces, especially the kids. 🙂
April Hoff says
Thanks so much, Christy!! That was such a great compliment! 😉
Mandy Hank says
I am so happy for you- best wishes on your new journey! If you need anything, please let me know 🙂
April Hoff says
Thank you, Mandy! You have already been a great resource for me! 😉 xo
Krista says
The coolest thing about all this is that, yes, you are amazingly talented and, yes, it will be an awesome business… but really, you are actually ‘giving’ and paying it forward with your ‘business’ because of the stunning photographs you will be doing for them that will always live on and hold so many memories of their family and the most important people in their lives. You know what I mean?? Good for you…
April Hoff says
You are just too sweet. You made my day, Krista! 😉 Thank you, sweet friend!