Start Your Own Photography Business, 2nd Edition
Entrepreneur Press and Charlene Davis
If you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business? You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to newspapers and magazines, frame and display your favourite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties.
No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice. Determine your speciality. Set up a home office and/or functional studio. Choose the right equipment for all types of photos ‘ and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need. Build an attractive online or traditional portfolio. Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally. Set up a fee structure for your service.
Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and more. Protect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues. Whether you want to earn a little extra money or set yourself up as a full-time professional photographer, all the information you need to succeed is inside.
