Start Your Own Photography Business (Startup)

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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.