The Challenge
- 1
DC videographers spend $2,800-5,200/month competing for political, embassy, and government video contracts
- 2
Cost per inquiry in DMV: $180-340, with high-security clients demanding premium work at mid-tier rates
- 3
Political cycles create feast-or-famine - inauguration years book solid, off-years devastate revenue
The Solution
Get monetized in 30-60 days and build revenue independent of political booking cycles
120-250+ videos monthly featuring political event filming, embassy documentation, and government video techniques
YouTube authority attracts high-profile clients valuing discretion and expertise at $10K-$50K rates
Real Results: Peter McKinnon
6.1M+
Subscribers
16,200,000
Monthly Views
$40.5K-$648K
Est. Earnings
Cinematographer & Content Creator
Business Type
Business Impact
YouTube authority attracts high-profile commercial clients globally
Commands $40K-$120K for political and corporate video campaigns
Educational content builds trust without revealing client identities
Total monthly revenue: $650K-$1.1M across all streams
“YouTube positioned me for premium clients who found me through education, never through ads”
Content Strategy: Professional video techniques, corporate cinematography, event documentation, discrete client management