I have personally heard photographers say to clients I charge so and so because of the cost of my gear. Trust me, the client or prospect is not interested in your gear. Nobody has ever asked me about the camera I use. The people who ask me this are mostly photographers. The cost of running your photo-business is not something you really have to share with your prospect. What does it cost? How can you price your photo-business?
Books on Photography
Reclaim Your Creativity: The Breakthrough Process - https://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-Your-Creativity-Breakthrough-Process/dp/B0BGFQMTV9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NXLMQVLCA0F&keywords=clement+eastwood&qid=1668499478&sprefix=clement+ea%2Caps%2C564&sr=8-1
Photography Niche Innovation: Practical Guide To Finding and Owning Your Niche - https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Niche-Innovation-Practical-Finding-ebook/dp/B0B524QYW1/ref=sr_1_8?crid=25NXLMQVLCA0F&keywords=clement+eastwood&qid=1668499478&sprefix=clement+ea%2Caps%2C564&sr=8-8