Hey Reader,
I'm back again with another of my weekly newsletters after a little bit of a break.
Expect a newsletter each week on Wednesdays from me and I'll do my best to make it the most value-packed thing in your inbox.
For this one, I wanted to share how I would go about start my photography journey all over again from scratch today.
If you’re trying to get into car photography but don’t know where to start, this one’s for you.
When I started, I didn’t have clients, connections, or experience. I just had a camera, a love for cars, and a lot of drive.
Here’s the path I followed and the same one I recommend to anyone trying to build their photography career from scratch:
1. Start with practice, not perfection.
Most people wait until they “feel ready.” But readiness comes from repetition.
Go to car meets, shoot at dealerships, or ask a friend to borrow their car. Every shoot builds your skills, and every mistake teaches you something new.
Reps build results.
2. Create your own opportunities.
Once you’ve got a handful of shoots under your belt, reach out to small businesses (car detailers, storage facilities, dealerships, cafes)
But remember: it’s not about what they can do for you. It’s about what you can do for them.
Can you make their cars look better online?
Can you help them stand out on social media?
Lead with value, not ego.
3. Share your work and your journey.
Post your work online, even if you think it's not “ready.” The people who post consistently get better faster because they’re building feedback loops in real time.
Your story builds trust before your results do.
4. Keep refining your craft.
Once you’ve got consistency, shift your focus to quality.
That’s where mastering your editing workflow becomes essential, because editing is where your photos start to look professional, not just “good.”
If you follow those four steps, you’ll start to notice something powerful:
Clients begin to notice you.
That’s how I started, one small step at a time.
See you back here next week for another newsletter. Great to have you here!
Keep creating and keep pushing,
Ben
P.S. If you’re serious about improving your craft and speeding up your progress, my Editing Masterclass + Preset Pack shows you my full workflow. From SD card to client delivery to posting online in the highest possible quality, I cover absolutely everything about my post production process.
Check it out here →
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Thanks so much for spending some of your time with me & reading Filling The Gaps.
Talk soon,
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