Can I make a living by taking pictures and how would I go about it ?
People say I should be a photographer, but I am unsure if I could really make it work. Not sure how much it would cost of starting a business with photography and all the equipment I would need and extra's . And is there a place where I can get help and can I do it by living in the columbus, ohio If anybody has any helpful ways please let me know I sure could use all the help I can get. I'm just a amateur with this and not sure in what to do next. I have a good eye for detail and like taking pictures of nature scenery and animals . help!
First take some photography courses.
You will be expected to know composition, exposure, film types and capabilities, cameras of most formats (view cameras, medium format, 35mm and DLSR's ) and when to use them. That is the technical end of it.
Once you have that under your belt, find a successful photographer who will take you on as an assistant and spend a few years learning the business and some of the practical ways to overcome specific challenges some clients can bring to you.
Equipment wise your investment will depend upon the field of photography you eventually settle on. Figure between $10 - 20,000 for the cameras, lenses and a couple of good tripods and if you are going to have a studio, be prepared to spend another $20,000 or so.
Indiana Harvest - Fall 2008
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