{"id":36876,"date":"2016-12-25T23:01:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-26T07:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=36876"},"modified":"2016-12-25T23:34:21","modified_gmt":"2016-12-26T07:34:21","slug":"how-to-start-your-own-photography-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/25\/how-to-start-your-own-photography-youtube-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Your Own Photography YouTube Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"15 Street Photography Techniques and Tips\" width=\"1180\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-NM4Cmb3es0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dear friend, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve ever wanted to create your own YouTube channel for photography \u00e2\u20ac\u201d here are some practical tips and guidance I will offer you:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Preface<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Street Photography Composition 101\" width=\"1180\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLWUxUVKRvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>First of all, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get over-invested into YouTube. Use YouTube as another social media platform to drive people to your own self-owned platform (your website, blog, etc).<\/p>\n<p>The goal isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t to get a lot of YouTube subscribers. The goal is to create useful, informative, inspirational, or helpful videos that will empower others.<\/p>\n<p>Or if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re an entrepreneur, you can use YouTube as a platform to have people sign up for your workshops, classes, courses, buy your books, pay for your consulting services, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to read this entire blog post, the basic advice is this: <strong>be authentic, be yourself, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel your videos need to be perfect, and have fun<\/strong>. There is a reason why they call it <em>You<\/em> Tube.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Why start a YouTube Channel?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Composition for Street Photography\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rDqsdZgt23g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For me, YouTube is a phenomenal platform. You can upload educational videos, sharing your experiences \u00e2\u20ac\u201d all for free.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there is always a hidden catch to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153free\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I generally don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t recommend to over-invest in another platform that you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t own. Why not? Because ultimately, you want to bring people to your own platform (whether that be your own website, blog, etc).<\/p>\n<p>If you over-invest in YouTube, and YouTube is the only channel people can find you, you become a slave to the platform. If you ever want to diversify your content, and <em>not<\/em> only do videos\u00e2\u20ac\u201d you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re screwed.<\/p>\n<p>But regardless, there are many reasons to create a YouTube channel, here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<h3>a) You can create informative, educational content:<\/h3>\n<p>The great thing about videos is that you can convey information in a more effective way than just text. I love writing and conveying information through text, but there are many downsides.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a photographer (instructing other photographers), we are mostly visual learners. I personally like to use screen-recording applications (I use Camtasia for the Mac) to record lectures, presentations, or informative content for your viewers.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer conveying information via videos and audio, YouTube is a great platform for you to utilize.<\/p>\n<h3>b) YouTube is one of the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most popular search engines<\/h3>\n<p>People use Google to search for anything on the web. What is another top-3 website people use to search for things? YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>For me personally, whenever I want to learn how to do (anything) I usually go to YouTube to search. I used YouTube a lot when it came to learning certain computer programs, as well as another other random information.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re building your personal brand, or want to build an online following, many people can find you through YouTube.<\/p>\n<h3>c) You can help others<\/h3>\n<p>If you feel you have information, content, or videos that can help benefit people \u00e2\u20ac\u201d put it on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>At the moment, YouTube is one of the best places to learn anything\u00e2\u20ac\u201d for free. Furthermore, YouTube isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t going anywhere. I read some recent statistics that in 2016, more people watched YouTube than \u00e2\u20ac\u0153regular\u00e2\u20ac\u009d TV. This is huge.<\/p>\n<p>I remember when I first started shooting street photography, I was curious how others shot. Therefore I was inspired to do GoPro POV videos to share how I shot street photography. It has helped a lot of people, and I am blessed that others have also started to create their own street photography GoPro POV videos \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to share their techniques.<\/p>\n<p>The more we share our secrets and techniques, the more humankind grows as a collective society.<\/p>\n<h2>2. How to make videos<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Be Invisible When Shooting Street Photography\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Niid1tplXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When I started my YouTube channel, I had no idea how to make videos. Honestly even now, I still have no idea what I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m doing.<\/p>\n<p>My biggest suggestion: <strong>keep it simple<\/strong>. Just use the simplest possible tool to record video. That might mean using your smartphone, your digital camera (with video function), a GoPro, or any other tool.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes we get too caught up in the details of making videos. We want to professionally edit the video, make it look shiny, and well-polished. My suggestion: <strong>focus on making videos that are informative, valuable, and useful<\/strong>. The saying \u00e2\u20ac\u0153content is king\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is true \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the content of your video is more important than how well-edited or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153professional\u00e2\u20ac\u009d it looks.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can even use the webcam on your laptop to produce videos. As long as whatever you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re sharing is helpful to others, you will gain traction.<\/p>\n<h2>3. How to edit videos<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Editing, Processing, and Workflow in Lightroom for Street Photography\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iLbkz3E01XM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For editing videos, use the simplest possible tool. For me, I just use the built-in iMovie application on the mac. It is easy to record webcam videos, to slice and edit down the length of my videos, and make minor audio adjustments (reducing ambient noise, or increasing the volume of my voice).<\/p>\n<p>I would recommend against using professional editing tools (like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premier) when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re starting off. You will get too bogged down in the details of editing, instead of producing videos.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Videos don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to be perfect<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why it is Important to &quot;Work the Scene&quot; in Street Photography\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z7g--AKvRFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re starting off your YouTube channel\u00e2\u20ac\u201d focus on quantity rather than quality.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of us have perfectionist tendencies. We don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to share or upload something until it is 100% perfect. But the problem is nothing will ever be 100% perfect. And a lot of our hesitancies starting anything entrepreneurial is we are afraid of failure, negative feedback, or criticism. And the sad thing is there are a lot of trolls on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>My practical suggestion: <strong>make a video which is 80% \u00e2\u20ac\u0153good enough\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in your eyes, and just upload it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>5. What kind of videos should I make?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Shoot Street Portraits\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-6sIJYH1S80?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In terms of what kind of video to make, make a video that you wish you would see.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scratch your own itch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when I started shooting street photography, I wanted to learn how other people shot street photography. But I couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find anything. So I started to make videos which I wish I could see.<\/p>\n<p>What are some personal needs or wants you had in your photography when you started off? Or even now?<\/p>\n<p>Some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to shoot (x) type of photography<\/li>\n<li>Technical tips, settings, for (x) camera<\/li>\n<li>Inspirational information, tips, or education for photography (how to take better photos, photography technique, or what to photograph)<\/li>\n<li>The history of photography<\/li>\n<li>Reviews of photography books, cameras, or lenses<\/li>\n<li>Reviews of shooting photography in a certain city abroad (sharing your experiences shooting photography in Japan, Korea, India, America, France, South Africa, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. But isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t YouTube too crowded?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Overcome Photographer&#039;s Block\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ZFFngHLydM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today is the best day to start your own YouTube channel, and start making videos.<\/p>\n<p>The pie for the photography market is expanding. More and more people are getting into photography, as everyone has a smartphone nowadays. Not only that, but YouTube viewership is going up.<\/p>\n<p>My suggestion: <strong>start with a small niche, then build your way up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just start off making general photography advice, or you will be lost in the millions of videos about general photography. Start small.<\/p>\n<p>For me, that meant focusing on just street photography.<\/p>\n<p>If your passion is street photography, think of how you can go \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<em>micro-niche<\/em>.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d For example, within the niche of street photography, focus on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153travel\u00e2\u20ac\u009d street photography, or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153street portrait\u00e2\u20ac\u009d photography, or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153personal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d street photography or whatever.<\/p>\n<p>Create videos in an area which isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t crowded. When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re starting off, <strong>seek to be a big fish in a small pond<\/strong>. Then as you build your viewership and popularity, you can continue to expand outwards.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Titles and keywords<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Find Your Style in Street Photography\" width=\"1180\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GfrGJeMjxNI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I think keywords in YouTube is overrated. Tags won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t help that much either.<\/p>\n<p>My practical suggestion: <strong>focus on making good titles<\/strong>. Make sure whatever \u00e2\u20ac\u0153keyword\u00e2\u20ac\u009d you want to focus on is included in your title.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re reviewing a certain camera for street photography, make sure you have the words \u00e2\u20ac\u0153street photography\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in the title of your video.<\/p>\n<p>Or if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re giving travel photography tips, make sure you have the keywords \u00e2\u20ac\u0153travel photography\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in your title.<\/p>\n<p>People make the wrong mistake of trying to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153spam\u00e2\u20ac\u009d keywords and tags, thinking that the more keywords and tags they add to their video, the more likely it is to be discovered. In my personal experience, keywords and tags don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t help that much. Having good, interesting, or catchy titles have been the most helpful.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to study how to create good titles is to think about offering value to your viewer. For me, I like to create educational videos, so I make sure to have the words: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How to\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in a lot of my videos.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can create a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153curiosity gap\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d make your viewer curious to watch your video. For example, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The one underrated tip to great travel photography.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d If I saw a title like that, I would definitely click the video. The criticism of exploiting the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153curiosity gap\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is that it is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153click-baity.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d But if you create a good title that causes people to click on the video, and your information is actually valuable, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve created value. The worst thing to do is to create a catchy headline or title, have someone click on it, and have them regret watching your video.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, <strong>focus on making videos that are useful, create value, and uplifting, or inspirational to your viewer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Ignore negative comments<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Are the Best Technical Settings for Street Photography?\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/12odramj3tw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you gain any sort of success or traction on your YouTube channel, you will get trolls and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153haters.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>My suggestion: don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t waste your mental energy how to respond to the haters. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t even block them or delete their comments.<\/p>\n<p>Just listen to the positive feedback you get from your \u00e2\u20ac\u0153true fans\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u201d people who believe in what you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing and your message.<\/p>\n<p>Also funny enough, once you start getting \u00e2\u20ac\u0153haters\u00e2\u20ac\u009d on your videos\u00e2\u20ac\u201d that is when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re starting to get some \u00e2\u20ac\u0153success.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d If you are a nobody, nobody will hate on you. If you start to become a somebody, people will find reasons to hate on you.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t force it<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shooting Street Photography in Hanoi with Chu Viet Ha\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVSRtbZuR1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t make YouTube feel like a job for you. Only create videos that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re personally passionate about, or videos you have fun making.<\/p>\n<p>I used to feel guilty for not always uploading videos, but I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve become more Zen about it. I only create videos and upload videos now when I feel like it. This way your videos will be more authentic, less forced, and made with passion and love.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot fake enthusiasm, especially when it comes to videos.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Have fun<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shooting Night Street Photography with Chu Viet Ha in Tuy\u00ean Quang for T\u1ebft Trung Thu\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VYsWspfixoU?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The last tip about making a YouTube channel or videos: <strong>have fun. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take yourself too seriously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Be authentic. Be yourself. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t try to be like any other YouTuber you see. Show your own personal flaws, your own personal character.<\/p>\n<p>People crave authenticity. Often the <em>less<\/em> polished and professional your videos are \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153real\u00e2\u20ac\u009d they will be.<\/p>\n<p>Think of the success of reality TV. We crave what isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t photoshopped, or fake.<\/p>\n<p>So don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t polish yourself. Curse. Share what is really on your mind. Be opinionated. Have fun. Connect with your community, and create what you want to see.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Photography Entrepreneurship 101<\/h1>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_1254.jpg?w=1545\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn how to be a photography entrepreneur, use the resources below:<\/p>\n<h2>Entrepreneurial Principles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/how-to-do-what-you-love-for-a-living\/\">How to Do What You Love for a Living<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/19\/should-i-follow-my-passion-for-a-living\/\">Should I Follow My Passion For a Living?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/mvp\/\">How to Create an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/fail-big\/\">How to Fail Big<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/invest-in-yourself\/\">How to Invest in Yourself<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/bold\/\">How to Be Bold in Photography and Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/mission-cover-your-rent-and-food\/\">Mission: Cover Your Rent and Food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/26\/1000-true-fans-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\">1,000 True Fans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/29\/the-10x-principle-the-only-difference-between-success-and-failure-as-a-photographer\/\" target=\"_blank\">The \u00e2\u20ac\u015310x Principle\u00e2\u20ac\u009d: The Only Difference Between \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Success\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Failure\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/value-not-money\/\">Make More Value Not Money<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/we-live-in-a-photo-utopia\/\">We Live in a Photo Utopia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/can-photography-change-the-world\/\">Can Photography Change the World?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Teach Photography Workshops<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-living-teaching-photography-workshops\/\">How to Make a Living Teaching Photography Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/26\/how-to-become-a-photography-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Become a Photography Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/17\/guide-teach-street-photography-class-workshop-course\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Teach a Street Photography Class<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/15\/why-i-teach-street-photography-workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\">Why I Teach Street Photography Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to be a Full-time\u00c2\u00a0Photographer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/living-photography\/\">How to Make a Living From Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/31\/3-principles-of-making-money-with-photography\/\">The 3 Principles of Making Money With Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/20\/advice-aspiring-full-time-full-time-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Photographers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/13\/dont-go-into-debt-for-your-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\">Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Go Into Debt For Your Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/17\/how-to-brand-yourself-as-a-photographer\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Brand Yourself as a Photographer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/11\/trust-the-most-important-thing-you-need-to-succeed-as-a-photographer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trust: The Most Important Thing You Need to Succeed as a Photographer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Start a Blog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/living-blogging\/\">How to Make a Living with Blogging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/50-blogging-tips-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\">50 Blogging Tips For Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/25\/how-to-start-your-own-photography-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Start\u00c2\u00a0Your Own Photography Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/24\/a-photographers-guide-to-seo-blogging-and-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Photographer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Guide to SEO, Blogging, and Social Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social 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