A fill-in-the-blanks business plan designed for real estate photography professionals. Fill in your plan below. Print or save as PDF when you're done.
Sole Proprietor / LLC / S-Corp / Partnership
List all services you plan to offer (photos, video, drone, staging, floor plans, etc.)
In 1-2 sentences, describe what your business does and why it matters.
Fill in your planned pricing, estimated time per shoot (including editing), and your cost per job.
| Service | Price | Time Estimate | Cost / Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Photography | |||
| Twilight Photography | |||
| Aerial / Drone | |||
| Video Walkthrough | |||
| Virtual Staging | |||
| Floor Plans | |||
| Other: |
Check all that apply and note specifics.
Define your service radius (e.g., 30 miles from downtown, specific counties, metro area)
Describe the agent/company you most want to work with.
List 3-5 competitors, their approximate pricing, and their strengths.
Your unique selling proposition -- faster turnaround, better quality, extra services, pricing, customer experience, etc.
Budget / Mid-range / Premium -- and why.
Where will you showcase your work? (Your website, Google Business, Zillow, etc.)
Which platforms and how often will you post?
Local agent meetups, brokerage presentations, open houses, associations, etc.
How will you incentivize existing clients to refer new ones?
Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, print materials, etc.
| Item | Estimated Cost | Purchased? |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Body | ||
| Wide-Angle Lens | ||
| Tripod | ||
| Flash / Lighting | ||
| Drone | ||
| Gimbal / Stabilizer | ||
| Computer / Editing Workstation | ||
| Editing Software (Lightroom, etc.) | ||
| Website & Branding | ||
| Business Registration / Insurance | ||
| Other: | ||
| Total Startup Cost |
| Expense | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Software Subscriptions | |
| Insurance | |
| Vehicle / Gas / Mileage | |
| Marketing / Advertising | |
| Phone / Internet | |
| Cloud Storage / Delivery Platform | |
| Accounting / Bookkeeping | |
| Other: | |
| Total Monthly Expenses |
| Month | # Shoots | Revenue | Expenses | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | ||||
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| Month 12 | ||||
| Annual Total |
What do you want to have accomplished in the first 90 days?
Revenue milestones, client count, service expansion, etc.
Where should your business be in 12 months?
Long-term vision: hiring, scaling, new markets, passive income, etc.
Check off as you complete each step. Add your own tasks at the bottom.