2007-11-03 12:57:26 · 6 answers · asked by NewPerson:Under-construction 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I'm going to answer this question based on the assumption you are already enjoying your experience taking photos and have a portfolio of your work.
The next step is this... If you have difined your subject matter, then you have to put yourself into situations in which you can expose your work to others.
You have to promote your work so let everyone know you are in business by creating a web site of your collected works as a portfolio (Because we are in the 21st Century and the Internet is here to stay)
and make Business Cards and hand them out to people.
Define rates by interviewing other professional photographers. If they are successful at what they do, they will teach you. So, don't go to a bum under the bridge go to the ones who are doing really well and learn from them.
Once you find your niche, you should do well.
2007-11-03 13:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In most countries there is no specific qualification for a freelance photographer, though in Britain at least, for a governmert job, qualifacations probably at degree level are required. But a photojournalist or 'high street' studio and wedding photographer can usually consider themselves 'professional' if they are making a living at it. Quality of work is a different matter, but poor workers generally don't last long as a paying proposition. Some countries do require qualifications for anyone to set themselves up as a money-earning photographer.
2016-05-27 05:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is almost impossible to answer intelligently without knowing what your experience level is. If you've completed a couple of years of photography courses you might feel insulted if someone suggests taking classes. If you're really really new to photography some suggestions might make little sense to you.
Please edit your question and add some biographical information.
2007-11-03 13:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join a local camera club to begin to sharpen your skills.
2007-11-03 13:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by Perki88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take pictures of everything to build a portfolo. Take pictures of objects and places you like to visit.
2007-11-03 13:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, and Practice..
Learn lighting techniques, angles, and how your camera works
2007-11-03 13:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by Koko 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋