Tammy Groves Photography

Tammy Groves Photography I know how important it is to have those memories of your family and friends.

Have an idea for a photo shoot you want, just send me a message & we will get you scheduled. � I have Published photos in Snap’d, Envy and Young Model Magazine.

Working on this gallery some more this evening and wanted to share some photos in black & white!
06/02/2026

Working on this gallery some more this evening and wanted to share some photos in black & white!

A few sneak peeks at this beautifully blessed family today! It was such a joy meeting them and the love they carry for t...
05/30/2026

A few sneak peeks at this beautifully blessed family today! It was such a joy meeting them and the love they carry for their mom\grandma.
Roots of strength and wings to fly,A steady hand when times are high. Through every storm and sunny day, Their love is never far away. A shared foundation, deep and true, A constant bond in all we do. No matter where our paths may roam, Together, they will always be home.

A few wild life photos this evening. Hope you enjoy!
05/26/2026

A few wild life photos this evening. Hope you enjoy!

Everyone meet Norman! Norman came in today and I couldn't resist taking his photos! He is 5 months old and very adorable...
05/20/2026

Everyone meet Norman! Norman came in today and I couldn't resist taking his photos! He is 5 months old and very adorable!

Was such a fun time yesterday doing this Prom photo shoot and I have so many photos to go through! I will be sharing a l...
05/17/2026

Was such a fun time yesterday doing this Prom photo shoot and I have so many photos to go through! I will be sharing a lot from this session!

A few more prom photos from this evening. ☺️ Jessie Cox
05/17/2026

A few more prom photos from this evening. ☺️ Jessie Cox

Have a great time tonight at Prom and be safe! Will post more later!
05/16/2026

Have a great time tonight at Prom and be safe! Will post more later!

What a beautiful experience it was to capture this snowy owl. Something I will always remember. I really do hope he make...
05/16/2026

What a beautiful experience it was to capture this snowy owl. Something I will always remember. I really do hope he makes it.

It was so awesome to catch this beauty this evening! One of my lifers to see in the wild! A Snowy Owl!
05/16/2026

It was so awesome to catch this beauty this evening! One of my lifers to see in the wild! A Snowy Owl!

05/15/2026

A $350 photoshoot sounds like a lot, until you actually run a photography business.

Client pays: $350

Before you even touch it, you set aside taxes. $350 → about $262.50 after 25%.

Then the real costs start showing up:
- Storage and backups. One bad card can ruin everything. (~$20–$130+)
- Batteries, chargers, and gear that always fails at the worst time. (~$15–$80)
- Software and subscriptions (editing, galleries, cloud, website, bookkeeping). (~$40–$100+)
- Gas, parking, tolls, and wear on your car. (~$15–$50+)
- Equipment upgrades and repairs. Cameras and lenses don’t last forever.
- Insurance, because one accident can wipe you out. (~$20–$100+/month)
- Props, client closet, styling items. (~$25–$200+)
- Education, presets, workshops. Staying sharp isn’t free. (~$50–$500+)
- Advertising, because no visibility means no bookings. (~$20–$300+)

Then there’s the work:
Planning, shooting, emailing, culling, editing, delivering, bookkeeping, and chasing payments.

Hours of unpaid labor.

And that’s still not the full story.

Photographers deal with flaky clients, last-minute cancellations, ghosting, rushed timelines, endless revisions, and the pressure to make everything look effortless.

You’re expected to be creative, fast, technical, professional, warm and affordable.

But the hardest part is emotional.

You’re helping people feel confident, seen, and safe. You’re calming nerves, reading energy, fixing awkward moments, and turning chaos into something lasting.

So when someone sees “$350” and assumes it’s all profit, it stings.

Because what they’re really looking at is stress, responsibility, hidden costs, and a lot of invisible work.

Photography isn’t just showing up and taking pictures. It’s carrying a business, a camera bag, and everyone’s expectations at once.

And honestly, that’s a lot. Same goes with any one that runs a business.

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