What items would I need?
I know I would need the camera, lighting, back drops and light boxes, but where could i get a digital photo printer that prints in mass [like the ones in asda] and how do people print to canvas?
Also, if I had my own darkroom, would I need an enlarger [i think thats what its called]?
Where do I get all this stuff from
HELP! (=
Thanks
2007-10-18 07:26:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Stop. Take a deep breath. Exhale slowly.
Now enroll in a photography course, preferably a 4 yr. one although a 2 yr. Associate will work. You will learn using a 35mm film camera. You will learn about light, composition, ISO, shutter speed and f-stops. You will process and print black and white. You will learn photography. If there are no courses in your area, consider the New York Institute of Photography (nyip.com). They offer correspondence courses and have been in business since 1910.
Plan on taking some business courses since there is a lot involved with starting and running a business. Taxes. Insurance. Incorporating.
Call every professional photographer in your area until you find one who needs an assistant. This will be an excellent learning experience as you observe how a professional works and what is involved in running a business. Watch and listen and only ask questions when your mentor isn't working or if you don't understand your instructions.
You should be ready to go out on your own in 2 or 3 years.
2007-10-18 08:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-22 22:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should learn how to make a photograph before you open your own studio. It really makes me mad how people now think that just because you have a computer and a digital camera, they can be a photographer. Unless you have shot, developed, and printed film before, you really shouldnt be doing it professionally. You learn so much more starting from the ground up. And i think you need to know certain things to build up your credability, like what is thought to be the first photo ever recorded? What are silver halides? what is the difference in RC and fiber paper? pick up a book before you pick up your camera. And dont even get me started on how much you need to know about light before you can call yourself a photographer.
2007-10-18 09:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by lemontrucker 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I own a recently closed studio which I am now attempting to sell off all the assets. As you seem to be astute as to the business of photography, I'm sure we can work out a mutually beneficial deal.
Just send all your cash to Bobs' Closed Studio, P.O. Box 666, Ibeenhad, Ny. 40402. I will package all of my high-end enlargers, backdrops, printers, lighting equipment and client lists and send to you promptly by return mail. I'll even throw in 35 yards of canvas.
If you can get family and friends to contribute assets to this venture I can also sell you one of my best backdrops. It is located in Brooklyn. It is a bridge I bought cheaply from the former owner.
2007-10-18 14:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2015-12-05 20:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Elias 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really DON'T need all that stuff to get started. Find out what the basic need is for your photo studio and provide that to start. You can form a relationship with a larger studio to provide those services you cannot do in house.
2007-10-18 07:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2017-02-10 14:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woah. The only piece of advice I will give you is to suggest you maybe learn how to be a photographer before you open a photography studio. Or at least hire one.
You'd be suprised what you learn when you put your mind to it.
2007-10-18 07:57:11 · answer #8 · answered by Joe Schmo Photo 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think you should do a course in photography. You seem pretty unsure about everything but as least you realise you need a camera.....thats a good start!!!
2007-10-18 07:34:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋