Photography as a trade blurs the line between a hobby and a profession. The photography industry is one of the most challenging and difficult career paths to follow when starting a
business. National job statistics show that only 40% of photography startup businesses survive the first year, 25% the second, and only 15% their third year, leading to a staggering 85% turnover rate in the first three years alone (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The downfall of photography as a professional business stems from not requiring to have a formal education or
licensing, long hours not being able to separate work from home life, and the cost of the technology required to perform the job.
