Photographer in waiting
Jun 7, 2013 08:36:34 #
Make step four STEP ONE
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CaptainC wrote:
Repeat Step Four often.
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Jun 7, 2013 08:50:37 #
If your IQ is above 130.
If you are really talented.
If you work your a__ off and you work smart.(See #1)
If people really like you
If you can be objective about what "good" really is.
1 - Ignore this, it's just an Egotistical statment. The technical aspects of photography aren't that difficult.
2 - Agreed
3 - Agreed - As they said, "work smarter not harder"
4 - Depends on what type of photography you'll specialize in an how much customer interfacing it will include.
5 - Be your hard critic.
If you are really talented.
If you work your a__ off and you work smart.(See #1)
If people really like you
If you can be objective about what "good" really is.
1 - Ignore this, it's just an Egotistical statment. The technical aspects of photography aren't that difficult.
2 - Agreed
3 - Agreed - As they said, "work smarter not harder"
4 - Depends on what type of photography you'll specialize in an how much customer interfacing it will include.
5 - Be your hard critic.
Jun 7, 2013 09:08:59 #
kyreds2 wrote:
Hi, I am trying to get started in my own photography business. My budget is small right now, I don't have a lot of equipment at the moment. I am taking a photography class. I am pretty good at taking photos, and editing. I'm as good as the higher paid photographers in my area. I just don't know how to get started, I think once I get my feet wet I will be okay, it's just taking that 1st step. Any suggestions, or ideas ? Thanks
As you've seen from the responses, many people are emphasizing the importance of a business plan, marketing, accounting, etc. This is basic business information you will find in any college business 101 course, so don't be intimidated. The basic plan for starting a small business is easy to find and easy to apply. Study, learn and work hard.
Good Luck
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Jun 7, 2013 09:09:54 #
CaptainC wrote:
Repeat Step Four often.
Captain.... When you're funny.... you're funny! :thumbup:
Jun 7, 2013 09:18:17 #
Kingmapix wrote:
Step One - Hang on to your day job. It's good to have a place to live and food to eat as you figure out your future work.
Step Two - Read about making your dream come true. Lot's of books and internet sources to get you informed.
Step Three - Get some of your current work out into the public domain and ask for opinions on your technical and aesthetic skills.
Step Four - If you are so inclined, pray for guidance.
Step Two - Read about making your dream come true. Lot's of books and internet sources to get you informed.
Step Three - Get some of your current work out into the public domain and ask for opinions on your technical and aesthetic skills.
Step Four - If you are so inclined, pray for guidance.
Before you start the steps PRAY!
Jun 7, 2013 09:27:32 #
CaptainC wrote:
Oh yeah, and nuthin' spells incipient failure like the words, "shoestring budget."
I figured my first year expenses to get a minimum amount of reasonable equipment was over $10,000.00.
I figured my first year expenses to get a minimum amount of reasonable equipment was over $10,000.00.
Then you need $$ to run the business and that will be another $10,000.00 at least.
The business plan will help determine the $$ needed to start.
Jun 7, 2013 09:50:35 #
MKatt wrote:
I have to agree with CaptainC there is nothing I hate more than clicking on a website and music starts blaring, I close the site asap and move on. If you want to have a slide show set to music on your site as an option that's one thing. You may get some compliments but how many others do the same thing I do and close it. JMO I don't mean to offend you.
Sorry, don't mean to be negative but I too will either close a website as soon as I hear the music or turn off the sound. It is annoying, really.
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Jun 7, 2013 10:14:44 #
all good advice here - some you need, some you won't...
if your PASSIONATE, (not just "i like doing it" ), about photography that will carry you through the times when the best advice failed, or you didn't listen to begin with.
go for it ;-)
if your PASSIONATE, (not just "i like doing it" ), about photography that will carry you through the times when the best advice failed, or you didn't listen to begin with.
go for it ;-)
Jun 7, 2013 10:36:39 #
Jun 7, 2013 10:42:43 #
CaptainC wrote:
You say you are as good as the higher paid photog... (show quote)
Capt.
Couldn't agree more. Cannot speak as anything like the expert you are on the technical photography side but can from experience echo the need for some form of thought out and well prepared business plan otherwise the business may well be short lived and expensive in more ways than one
Jun 7, 2013 10:59:23 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
I take offense to your opinion that "music is stupid." I have Enya playing music on my website and have many positive comments on it. Thank you very much. WWW.BESTWEDDINGPHOTOS.NET
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of music either... I don't mind if I can "opt-in", but to force me to listen to your selection of music is offensive to me.
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Jun 7, 2013 11:16:35 #
I think you have just started your first good step right here. You will have your answers to some of our members. Good Luck.
Jun 7, 2013 11:24:22 #
mdorn wrote:
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of music either... I don't mind if I can "opt-in", but to force me to listen to your selection of music is offensive to me.
Not to mention most of the time, the music is not legally licensed and they are breaking the artist's copyright. Which I always find sort of ironic when their photography website shows copyright notices for their own images... do as I say, not as I do.
Jun 7, 2013 11:32:35 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Step 1 - develop a business plan
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Step 1 - develop photography skills. When you are a skilled photographer people will come out of the woodwork to hire you.
Jun 7, 2013 11:35:07 #
First, you may not have to worry about your portrait studio costs as much as you think you will. If you decide to start with on- location Wedding photography you'll be abel to start charging $750.00 per wedding & up. I also recommend training with a wedding photographer if possible, or a camera center's course of wedding photography taught by a pro.
Second, keep shooting. What ever level your at, ther is no subsititute for being familiar with your camera. It will avoid basic mistakes when you are shooting for a client.
Finally, have fun. I talked to photographer Walter Roob. He always had fun with his weddings. Once, he rented an Excalabur. "I didn't make any money off of that wedding, but it sure was fun photographing the bride & groom with that car!"
Second, keep shooting. What ever level your at, ther is no subsititute for being familiar with your camera. It will avoid basic mistakes when you are shooting for a client.
Finally, have fun. I talked to photographer Walter Roob. He always had fun with his weddings. Once, he rented an Excalabur. "I didn't make any money off of that wedding, but it sure was fun photographing the bride & groom with that car!"
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