skidooman Loc: Minnesota

:lol: :lol: :lol: Great looking work by the way!

Al FR-153 Loc: Chicago Suburbs

Amen

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wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Me too - Dave

nanlyn125 Loc: Southwestern New Hampshire

Well, Valentine...you could always move to small-town New Hampshire. I started out taking a single class as an elective in digital photography. (I also have a business degree.) I take photos in my spare time to relax. I took some photos of my son's soccer team. Some of the other parents wanted copies after seeing some of my pictures. After that, then the local middle school called me, and now this is the second year in a row that I do individual and team photos for EVERY student athlete, every team, all year. I set an EXTREMELY reasonable price at which parents can purchase copies, and they LOVE them!!! I have now done multiple weddings, I get calls to come do in-house family portraits, etc. with MANY repeat customers. Yes, we have a Wal-Mart that does photos, but we don't really have any professional photographers in town anymore. It's become a really nice hobby, and one that more than supports itself, but I'd hardly call myself professional. Still, it never stops people from cornering me in the grocery store and asking, "Do you 'do' weddings (or whatever fill-in-the-blank)?" Maybe you should try starting out that way. I have complete strangers approach me asking about my work now. It will definately let you know if there is indeed a market for your work. Just an idea.

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

New to photography and I want to start a business. Well after a few years of taking picture of your favorate subject you might be able to make a living at it. Get the best equipment you can afford, either Canon or Nikon. I really wish you all the best. Good luck with your adventure.

SpeedyWilson Loc: Upstate South Carolina

Here are some positive and negative suggestions:

http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/07/101-motivational-business-quotes/

fotkaman Loc: Earth

Me too, wilsondl2 and skidooman!

Granddad Loc: UK

Love this answer. It's like saying I want to be a airline pilot, what plane do I buy.

ringo Loc: australia

I'll give you some honest advice,you say you have a business degree so find something that you know something about,and leave the photography to the experts.at least spend a few years learning.

ioptfm Loc: Isle of Palms, SC

If you do this, make sure you are aware of your limits and talents. Nothing could be more upsetting than to screw up and lose a cherished event in someone's life

jbslord Loc: Coventry UK

that has to be the best answer I've seen here yet.

jbslord Loc: Coventry UK

But to continue, when I first started gettting into photography, my mentor advised me to identify my passion.?? I thought that was tough but she said no, it's dead simple. What do you take the MOST photographs of and what CAN'T you resist when you see it that makes you want to walk ten miles back to get your camera? That's your passion.
It's not the only thing you photograph, but it's what you photograph most. Once you identify your passion, you can start to think of what you need to best capture it.
If you follow your passion, you will do whatever it takes to get to the top of your game.

Stranger

Hey Valentine, that's great. I'm thinking about opening a new business as a brain surgeon. I used to be a self-employed bricklayer so I do have some business sense. We could be partners if you're willing to be my first patient.
As soon as I convert my old masonry tools to what I need to do brain surgery we could partner up. What with your skills and mine looks like a win win situation.

Georgia Peddler Loc: Brunswick, GA

Careful, fellow Hoggers - this question sounds like a pure set-up to get everyone riled up and arguing amongst the Hoggers themselves while someone sits back and guffaws heartily.

Stranger

Ya think?