Start Your Own Photography Business

Picture Yourself a Success

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 media companies or businesses, 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.

ISBN-13: 9781599186573

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Publication Date: 10-22-2019

Pages: 186

Product Dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Series: Startup

For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success. Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 40 books covering a wide range of topics, including computers, ecommerce, personal finance, career-related topics, and travel and entertainment. He also contributes regularly to major daily newspapers, including the New York Daily News, as well as national magazines and popular websites Jason R. Rich is the best-selling author of more than 40 books covering a wide range of topics, including computers and ecommerce. He also contributes regularly to major daily newspapers, including the New York Daily News, as well as national magazines and popular websites.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Photography
Chapter 2: Make Things Click by Finding Your Niche
Chapter 3: Taking Stock or Working on Assignment
Chapter 4: The Digital Revolution
Chapter 5: Focusing on the Right Path
Chapter 6: Shoot For Accessibility: Choosing Your Location
Chapter 7: Business Structure: A Blueprint for Success
Chapter 8: Business Equipment for the Photographer
Chapter 9: Help Wanted: Staffing Your Studio
Chapter 10: Marketing Made Easy
Chapter 11: Crunching the Numbers: Finances and Taxes
Chapter 12: The Price is Right: Knowing the Value of Your Art
Chapter 13: Photographer Beware: Legal Issues in the Industry
Chapter 14: Truisms: What You Won’t See Through the Lens Show More