Starting my own photography business???

Question

Hi.

I am just wondering if you could take a look at my Flickr Photostream and let me know what you think of my photography.

I am only asking on here because i dont seem to get any views or, more importantly, comments on my photos.

I am 16 years old and i want to open my own photography business when i am older.

So, comments and feedback would be appreciated. Useful advice from people on any facet of photography, how to start my own photography business etc etc from people who have been there and done that would be an invaluable help as well.

The link is here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethan_9219/

Please let me know, and please be critical.

Thanks and regards,

Ethan

Answer 1

Here's an article about how to start up a photography business which may be helpful to you.

If you know anyone who has a current Mac computer, you

can use IWeb to create a website showing your recent

photographs. Set up an .mac account [$99 per year] and

publish your IWeb webpage(s).

Acquire from Vistaprint.com a colorful business card

by selecting from their many templates a suitable one

that meets your needs. Make sure to list the URL of

your website along with a telephone answering device.

Do not place your home address or anything personal

such as a cellphone on this businesscard. Then when

you receive the finished business card, pass it around

to various churches, temples and the like to solicit

business.

When you receive a major photography assignment, visit

your local professional camera store and "rent" the

necessary camera equipment to fulfill this assignment.

For digital print processing, find a private

professional film processing lab who can handle all

your client's print orders. And with a resale license,

you will be qualified for considerable "professional"

discounts on lab fees. A search on the Google and

Yahoo for wholesale photo albums will connect you with

various distributors who, again, you can sign on as a

photography studio and get a dealer's pricing for any

number of albums, guest books, etc.

Instead of renting a studio, take people pictures at

local parks and beaches and for indoor shots, go to

the client's residence or office to set up a photo

shooting environment which consists of a set of

lights, reflective screens, background drapery, etc.

Answer 2

Hey,

Just thought I'd say I love your photography! Your photographs are brilliant. I'm 17 and I also want to start up my own photography business but I just don't know how to get started.

I Wish you the best of luck.

Sophie.