A photography business is one that you can start without any formal training and learn as you go along.However you will require the following characteristics a passion for photography, an eye for art,technical skills to operate the equipment and photo editing software and the ability to market yourself.
If you enjoy photographing events and love to take pictures of people then a photography business will be an excellent choice.
You can start out preparing to run a photography business by taking photos of objects you like and people.A short course in basic photography would give you a foundation for starting the business.You can find out from your local college if they have any photography courses about to begin.
There are different types of photography and it will be to your advantage to specialise in a niche of the photography business .
You may want to specialise, as a news photographer,advertising photographer, wedding or events photographer or a travel photographer.
Events photographers usually photograph events and celebrations such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, and other events. This line of business can be very lucrative due to the potential for repeat business and a lot of multiple referrals.
At times people start a photography business working as a photojournalist.In order to start as a photojornalist you would require a degree in photography and a lot of photography training.A college photography apprenticeship is a good way to gain the experience and skillls required to start a photography business.
As a photographer you would require a portfolio of your work for building clientele for your photography business. This may involve taking lots of free photos to enable you showcase your talent to potential clients.
Taking a job as a photographer's assistant is also a good way to develop
photography skills.Alternately you could join a photography club or forum.
A search for photography tutorials on the internet will bring lots and lots of sites offering bot free and paid tutorials on the subject.At times some of these tutorials can be downloaded.
We do not wish to suggest that a photography business is easy to run,but at all times give it your best and remember that success has found many people who have persisted.
We apologise for not making a posting on Friday 27th July 2007,this was due to ISP network troubles.Till next time goodbye and God Bless!
