The Business Reality Check Quiz
Think you’re running a real photography business? Let’s find out.
Are you running a real photography business orrrrr… just a well-intentioned hobby that’s bleeding money? This photography business reality check quiz cuts through all the excuses and gives you an honest assessment of where your business actually stands. This quiz is based on 8 critical business indicators – you’ll soon discover whether you’re building something sustainable or headed for burnout.
No sugarcoating. No cheerleading. Just the truth you need to hear to change your trajectory.
Take 5 minutes to find out if you’re: The Charity, The Hobbyist, Spinning Your Wheels, On the Right Track, or The Unicorn.
Disclaimer: if you’re looking for validation or encouragement, this isn’t it. But if you’re bracing yourself for an honest assessment of where your photography business actually stands with the actionable steps to improve? Then please step right up!
‼️Warning: Some results may be uncomfortable and that’s the point, friend. Growth requires honest self-assessment.
Score Ranges:
- 0-3 points: The Charity
- 4-6 points: The Hobbyist
- 7-12 points: Spinning Your Wheels
- 13-18 points: On the Right Track
- 19-24 points: The Unicorn
Ready? Let’s see where you stand!
Photography Business Reality Check: Where Do You Stand?
Time for self examination! Is what you are creating a potentially self-sustaining business that will carry you through the long haul (and maybe get you some luxurious extras at some point?) Or do you think you’re operating a charitable operation benefiting your clientele?
Take the few minutes to answer these few q’s and find out from an objective scoring system if the business you’re building is going to withstand the test of time or if you’re a participant in the race to the bottom.
While the results might sting, you probably need to hear this to change your trajectory.
Ready to Level Up?
No matter where you landed on this quiz, there’s more to learn.
Read the Full Article Download the Time-Cost Checklist Take the 19-Point Self-Evaluation© 2025 Professional Child Photographer | Free for personal use | Not for resale or redistribution
If you score low review one of our newer articles: Why Do Photography Businesses Fail Within the First Five Years where we go into great detail discussing the various stages of business ownership and the pitfalls associated with taking advice from the wrong places and people.
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