Publisher's Synopsis
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
