To think this might work?

[HenrysHome]

I’m thinking of starting a little photography business as an escape from my v stressful job. I’ve never done anything like this before and am terrified I’m making an awful decision!

I am thinking of offering this package -
Up to 2 hours photo shoot at your home or local location of choice
30 edited photos to keep and print/ distribute as much as you like saved as a digital file

For £150?
I would do ‘normal’ shoots as well as birthdays/ new babies/ graduations etc.

I would need 10 sessions a month to keep my current salary although I’m not worried about the pay cut in the first instance. Does this sound doable/ a reasonable price/ something people would be interested in? Is it totally unrealistic?

Please be honest (but kind! I’m terrified!)

Undercutting people can devalue your work though. If they can charge £300, why are you thinking “I’ll charge £150” instead of “great - that benchmark means my work is worth £300”? If I saw your advert for £150, I wouldn’t think “bargain” I’d think “ah, she can’t charge as much, maybe she’s not as good”. I would try to position it as offer pricing, not permanent pricing. For me as a client, the most important thing would be seeing your work.

Thank you @ellisandra that’s a helpful viewpoint