From Free Shoots to Paid Clients: How I Built My Photography Business in Frankfort (and How You Can Do It Faster with Skillisto)

By James Abril

📸 Starting a photography business in Frankfort didn’t come easy—I began by offering free engagement sessions to couples. That simple strategy helped me build a stunning portfolio, win trust, and convert 85–90% of those free shoots into paid weddings worth $30–40K per year. Today, Skillisto makes it even easier for new photographers to follow this same path—building portfolios, growing networks, and turning free shoots into thriving businesses.