Start Your Own Photography Business, 2E

Picture Yourself a Success

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If you’re starting a business from scratch, we recommend our Startup Kit, which offers the industry startup details found here plus even more startup support.

If you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business?

You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to newspapers and magazines, frame and display your favorite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties. No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice.

• Determine your specialty.
• Set up a home office and/or functional studio.
• Choose the right equipment for all types of photos - and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need.
• Build an attractive online or traditional portfolio.
• Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally.
• Setup a fee structure for your service.
• Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and more.
• Protect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues.

Whether you want to earn a little extra money or set yourself up as a full-time, professional photographer, all the information you need to succeed is inside.