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Book SynopsisPicture 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 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
