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There are so many different ways to start a photography
business, that I could not possibly share them all in one
article, and certainly not in depth. However, I'd like to give
you a brief overview of business ideas that will hopefully get
you thinking in the right direction. The most important thing I
wish to convey is that there are numerous paths to a successful
photography career, so don't just take the first one that comes
your way. I know you love this art we call photography, so
choose a career path that will allow you to enjoy your craft and
pursue the kind of photographer's lifestyle you're dreaming of
right now.
Portrait Studio
Of course this is one of the first possibilities that comes to
mind when considering a new photography
business. Portrait studios are a great way to fulfill your
dream while working close to home and perfecting your skills.
There is always a need for high quality portrait studios, and
while the competition is stiff, there is still ample opportunity
to break into new markets with a few creative marketing skills.
And remember, portrait photography can be as interesting and
diverse as photography itself, ranging from glamour shots to pet
portraits. You can also get gigs to travel out of your studio to
do school pictures, team photos, dance studios, and more.
Videographer
I know it's not what you had in mind, but many aspiring
photographers find that they really love the art of moving
pictures. If you haven't taken a stab at shooting video, it's
something you should really consider. Once again, there is a
great demand for this business. Of course there are the typical
wedding videographers and sports video jobs, but there are many
more lesser known opportunities for skilled videographers in
almost any modest-sized town.
Digital Photography Entrepreneur
Here's the great thing about technology these days: if you have
a digital camera, the opportunity exists for you to make money
with it! Yes I'm serious, even if you have no experience, there
are things you can do to generate cash very quickly by taking
digital pictures. For example, screen savers. It's not uncommon
for a semi-skilled marketer to take a few pictures and turn them
into a few hundred dollars by selling them as screen savers
online. Now if you can just do something like that every day,
then you're set. Again there are a myriad of possibilities in
this realm: sporting events, auction photos...
Adult Entertainment Nude Photographer
Maybe this is your dream, but you never considered it as a
serious career. Well I'm here to tell you that it IS a serious
career and there is serious money to be made at it. The demand
for nude photography is at an all time high. Even if you're an
amateur photographer, you can make piles of cash taking pictures
of nude females and males. Once again, the commonly held theory
is that you need to have connections and equipment and all sorts
of other things to break into this industry. And once again,
that's totally false. Armed with the right information, you can
easily start this business with a simple digital camera, and yes
you will find plenty of affordable models even in a small town.
Insurance Company Photographer
Insurance companies always need pictures. Why do they need
pictures? Because they insure things, and they need pictures of
the things they insure. They need pictures of those things
before they write an insurance policy, and they need pictures of
those things before they pay a claim. I'm telling you, they
always need pictures and they will pay you for them. By offering
your services as a contracted photographer, it's not uncommon
for an insurance company to call you up and have you take a few
pictures and pay you $100 or more for an hour of work, including
driving.
Beyond these opportunities I've mentioned, there are literally
hundreds more terrific and viable photography career options. As
you embark on this venture I wish you success, and I'll say it
one more time: make sure you enjoy your work!
About the author:
Jean-Pierre Messier has been a professional photographer in
Quebec for over a decade, and knows what it takes be successful
in the photography business. For more information about starting
a photography business, go to www.photography-secret
s.com
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