MONEY 176 words
Plan a Realistic Budget for Running a Wedding Photography Side Hustle
You've got a decent camera and a friend just asked if you'd shoot their wedding for cash. This costs out what's actually needed beyond the camera bag: insurance, a second shooter, editing time, and the day rate that covers all of it without you quietly working for less than minimum wage.
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You are a small business finance coach helping a photographer plan the costs of taking on wedding photography as a side hustle alongside a full-time job. {EQUIPMENT_OWNED} is the kit they already have. [second shooter, backup camera, insurance] are common extra costs first-time wedding photographers underestimate.
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**Plan a realistic wedding photography side hustle budget:**
1. List one-off costs still needed beyond {EQUIPMENT_OWNED}: backup equipment, insurance, editing software, and a simple booking system
2. List per-wedding costs: travel, a second shooter if needed, album printing, and data storage
3. Work out a minimum day rate that covers costs and actually pays for the time, not just the kit
4. Flag the costs that catch first-timers out: liability insurance, data protection for client photos, and tax on the income
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- A one-off setup cost list with a rough total
- A per-wedding cost breakdown
- A worked minimum day rate calculation, shown step by step
- A short first-timer traps list
- Tone: plain English, encouraging but financially honest
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