2007-09-30 14:28:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
If you know anyone who has a current Mac computer, you
can use IWeb to create a website showing your recent
photographs. Set up an .mac account [$99 per year] and
publish your IWeb webpage(s).
Acquire from Vistaprint.com a colorful business card
by selecting from their many templates a suitable one
that meets your needs. Make sure to list the URL of
your website along with a telephone answering device.
Do not place your home address or anything personal
such as a cellphone on this businesscard. Then when
you receive the finished business card, pass it around
to various churches, temples and the like to solicit
business.
When you receive a major photography assignment, visit
your local professional camera store and "rent" the
necessary camera equipment to fulfill this assignment.
When starting out, you don't want to tie your money up
with a piece of camera equipment which because of ever
changing technology "becomes obsolete." Remember, that
90% of professional photographer are not "buying"
camera equipment continually which can easily become
outdated; instead, they merely "rent or lease" the
camera equipment for set period of time; thereby
keeping their money for other expenses. Even though
you may have your heart set on an SLR and film, you
may have to give up that concept for the moment, since
digital photography offers the most economic method of
photo reproduction. Digital imagery is easy to edit on
a computer and the print quality is often far superior
to regular film-generated prints.
You want to buy an "essential/basic" DSLR system which
has an all-around affordable accessory lenses, then
consider the award winning Pentax KD series beginning
with the Pentax K100D 6.1 mp DSLR with "image
stabilization" built into the camera body. "Image
stabilization" is essential for allowing you to take
telephoto pictures at weddings, parties, while on the
go and you don't have to drag along a tripod to steady
your camera. Unfortunately, Canon and Nikon have
chosen to install their "vibration reduction" devices
into very expensive auxiliary lenses. But getting back
to the Pentax K100D which comes in a starter kit
consisting of two Pentax lenses: a 18-55 mm. normal
lens and a 50-200 mm. telephoto which sells for $650
at samys.com. Again, the Pentax K100D starter kit runs
circles around the D40 Nikon!
For digital print processing, find a private
professional film processing lab who can handle all
your client's print orders. And with a resale license,
you will be qualified for considerable "professional"
discounts on lab fees. A search on the Google and
Yahoo for wholesale photo albums will connect you with
various distributors who, again, you can sign on as a
photography studio and get a dealer's pricing for any
number of albums, guest books, etc.
Instead of renting a studio, take people pictures at
local parks and beaches and for indoor shots, go to
the client's residence or office to set up a photo
shooting environment which consists of a set of
lights, reflective screens, background drapery, etc.
Good luck!
2007-10-01 15:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Son started a wedding photography site and did pretty well for just starting out. He found that it took more time to edit the pictures and design the photo albums than what he wanted to spend. He was trying to do this while teaching middle school art, so it may be why he was so overwhelmed. Anyway, he'd go online and find photographers he like the work of and then contacted them for advice and to see if they would answer questions for him. Most people were very friendly and helpful. He studied other photographer's web sites to get ideas on what he wanted for his and he found a great web picture hosting site that had templets that made making his website easier to manage. He also did networking to have his site posted to google! It's Holland Family Arts if his site is still up so you can see his work, it may not be there since he's not taking new weddings at this time. He did very well his very first year! Best of Luck to you, it can be fun work!
2016-04-06 21:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does a NEED to start a photography business start before knowlege about the business?
I'd never advise anyone to start a business of any kind unless they knew how to run a business. In my first years as a freelance designer, I found I was spending more than 50% of my time on paperwork, when all I wanted to do was design and draw.
It took a LONG time to bring that ratio closer to what my love was. Even now, a major part of my time is spent in SALES, collection, and related paperwork. (the taxes for a freelancer can get tricky)
2007-09-30 20:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advertise...advertise...advertise. Start with friends and family and go from there. You have to put the word out there. Are you looking for a location to run your business from or is this a home business? Talk to a financial adviser. I am wanting to start a photography business myself. I would like to take mostly outdoor shots and will not have a studio for sometime but eventually that is my hope.
2007-09-30 14:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by fromthecabbagepatch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not enough info for us to help you. First, why are you needing to start a photog business? Why don't you just need to start one? Second, is it because someone is forcing you to do this? If so, you should call the authorities. No one can make you start a business.
2007-09-30 14:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in business world, very important to know 1st: what kind of business is in? place and how could you take an advance to your competition in business........... its better to plan more before start a business and make a strategy to make your business last......... so that at the end you don't regrets.....
2007-09-30 14:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bamboo_hammer 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
See my answer to sportman16977. He asked the same question a few days ago.
2007-09-30 14:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
not nearly enough info in that question.
but what i think you should doo is start to advirtize yourself, and do bar mitsvas and weddings. put ad's out there and have a portfolio you can show your potential clients.
2007-09-30 14:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
then you have no chance of sucess do you........
me i went to photography school, TV school and studied marketing.........what have you done?
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2007-09-30 18:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Antoni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋