What would I need to do to make a name for myself as a photograher?

Answer 1

Hi,

I recommend that you begin by building a highly diverse portfolio. This will broaden your areas of expertise, and allow you to work with clients in all areas. Since you seem like a novice, you should begin with something simple like taking head shots for up-n-coming models/actors. Try http://www.craigslist.org and choose the area where you live. Go to the 'talent' & 'creative' sections. Don't charge much; this will bring in more clients. Plus, you are new to the game.

You can even network with other photographers and make-up artists, and do an apprentinceship sort of thing.

Also, if you are interested in being a party photographer, you should consider contacting local nightclubs, and become a party promoter. Create a contract with them, where you are 'allowed' to take pictures of the partygoers (for free, or charge something small like $1 a photo), and post on your website (or theirs). Use Photoshop to do a watermark of your name and website like this http://www.lasvegaspics.com/.

For something more classic, post an ad and specify that you are a budding photographer, and are willing to photograph them/their event for a small fee, as long as they are willing to allow the use of their pictures in your portfolio.

Good Luck!! And get a website (if you don't have one already).
Also, check out this website to get in touch with other photographers, http://photographers.com/.

Desi :-)

Answer 2

I am assuming that you know the basics of photography, so the best way to make a name for yourself is to start getting your stuff out there. Send in submissions, and the more your photos get published or wins prizes, the bigger your résume becomes. Once you have a portfolio and some publications, you should really try and find an internship. Its a great way to learn more about the photgraphy industry and it is a great way for you to make connections. If you can get a job doing any kind of free lance, or etc. you can build a base from there. The more you get your name out there, the more likely you will get some kind of recognition. Hope this helps... good luck.

Answer 3

Study, read, practice & then know your craft. Then interview 20-30 famous photograhers that you admire. Offer to become an assistant to one of them. Once you become an assistant to a famous photographer, you can learn from a great mentor.

Curiosity, being creative, being yourself & having your own style, associating with other photographers & always striving to learn will help. Publicity & being at the right place at the right time at the right angle helps too.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Hi justme,

Take some great shots-people, kids, families,animals-pets, mountains, flowers, water falls, vendors, the baggie people, fish, art, everything & anything etc., something that you think will stand out or that others think stand out. View photos of all known photographers. Try visiting photographers-volunteer your time, get a mentor learn from the best, find out what makes some so great, depends what field of photos, how you use camera, developing, knowing what people want and always word of mouth. Good luck! :0)

Answer 5

First, of course, take the courses necessary in high school and college. Get as much "journeyman/apprentice" experience under your belt as possible by allowing a professional ( if you know someone) take you under his/her wing. Build a portfolio and apply with newspapers (well-known or mini). Although the photo chief assigns the assignments, keep your ears open and try to get every extra assignment that your personal and job world can handle. Never stop practicing ---there's never anyone so good that there's not someone out there who wants the same desires you do. Believe in yourself and in what you want and you will succeed. .

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Justme: what you should do first be an lancephotograher because it takes time which mean take simple pictures with
good equipment and knows how to develop those in a specail
dark room with chemicals also they are top professonals whom
own a photo studio . Especaily takes photos of famous sports
heros and put them in a news paper!

Answer 8

First of all, start out taking classes and learning all you can enhancing your skills in the process. Build a portfolio of your work and submit it to various agencies. In the mean time perfect yourself, and get involved with jobs such as wedding photographer or art work photograpy. Photography is such a broad field. What kind of photgraphy are you talking about? Then people can give you better information perhaps.

Answer 9

i am in the same boat. i love photography but i have no idea how to put myself out there. i would just say sending ur pictures to magazines agencies and other stuff like that. or have a style that not many people are doing like maybe animals or plants or homes or i don't know what u are doing but maybe make urself a web site with some of ur best stuff. i know someone that is doing that now and he is getting places.

good luck.

Answer 10

I am in the same boat. I am going to school for photography myself and I would say, take some kick a s s pictures. Make sure your lighting is on point and you take pictures of what people like to see and that includes using photshop. And put yourself out there. Find someone who is in the field that will take you under their wing and show you new stuff. Like they say, it's not always what you know, but who you know.