Should You Open a Photography Studio?

September 29th, 2010 by | No Comments | Filed in Article

Some photographers think all they need is a decent digital camera, a pro photo sharing or micro stock online gallery and some business cards to pass out. Yet others seem to think you need a degree in photography, $25,000 worth of photography equipment, a fancy photography studio, and a comfortable savings in the bank to make it work. My best advice is to work with what you have, and just do your personal best with it. Your talent, hard work and relentless determination, combined with people skills, and customer service are important keys to success. But you can’t always do everything yourself, and if artists have a weak spot generally it’s the business side of the studio. Therefore one of the most important talents you’ll need is the ability to surround yourself with a good team of professionals. 

Here, we are looking at a typical home based business photo operation, with an emphasis on portrait and wedding photography, because that’s the type of photography studio that most photographers are likely to start. Of course you may pick up other work along the way like product shots, publicity photos and team shots, however the bulk of your business will be high school seniors, children and family portraiture.

Do you have what it takes to become a professional photographer? Before you start a business, here are a few things to consider: (more…;)

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Are There Any Free Courses Offered in Photography?

September 12th, 2010 by | No Comments | Filed in Article

I am a research writer by profession. A few years back, as part of a regular exercise to enhance my skill portfolio, I decided to learn photography. I felt that it could be an added feather to my cap of existing achievements. I did set out on a mission to find an apt photography school. A photography school that will not wipe me off my years of savings as well as deliver the goods as promised. Did I find one? That is part of another story. 

However, there are a few key findings which I thought I need to share with people around so that you don’t end up committing the same set of mistakes that I did. For instance,

1) I highly recommend photography as a career path only for those with an artistic sense and see the beauty beyond what your eyes can see. (more…;)

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Photography School – 5 Tips To Pick The Right School

September 5th, 2010 by Novi | No Comments | Filed in Article Photography, Tips

There are a lot of people who seriously consider photography as a career. There are many who feel that engaging their life in taking pictures is a fulfilling experience. But this venture requires a sound education in photography.

Just like any school, it is essential to select a photography school that will meet all the needs and requirements of the students for a good quality education. Here are some tips that will help you select a photography school that suits your needs:

- Look beyond
While choosing your school, you should be able to see the bigger picture. You need to consider your general goals pertaining to your career before selecting a photography school. There are a number of tracks that chosen in the photography field. If you want to involve yourself artistically through photography, there are a number of subjects you could choose that will facilitate this. In case you are more commercially inclined, there are a number of schools you could choose from that offer business courses along with the photography lessons. (more…;)

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Learn the Secrets From Photography Schools

August 31st, 2010 by Novi | No Comments | Filed in Article Photography

With the advent of digital cameras, the Internet is now bombarded of countless digital photographs and amateur photographers. Perhaps, you have your own photo blog and you have joined a couple of photo sharing sites. But does this make you a photographer? Can you truly say, “I’m a great photographer,” if you have received a couple of comments saying, “Nice photo!”

Learning fro Photography Schools

However, your passion for photography is certainly a key ingredient to becoming a good or great photographer. If you have the passion for capturing that perfect moment then you might just have a chance of becoming an artist and perhaps earn money from your skill. To learn faster and to learn the basics of photography, you should definitely consider taking classes. Fortunately, there are many photography schools online. Of course, you can always go to your local photography school. But if you want to save money on gas, why not go online and make use of that Internet bandwidth. (more…;)

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How You Could Profit From Your Hobby by Taking a Professional Photography Course Online

August 19th, 2010 by Novi | No Comments | Filed in Article Photography

The economic changes of the past eighteen months or so have led many to start researching on how to make some extra income. So whether you’re trying to supplement your current income to save for something special or you’re looking for the right option for a complete career change, professional photography could be a really viable option.

So how could you profit from photography? There are so many different options in photography and so many different target markets that you could get into if you have the right skills. Now, the availability of on-line tutor assisted photography courses makes this an attainable goal.

The availability of these online courses allows aspiring photographers who would like to turn professional have all the benefits of having a personal tutor, with none of the disadvantages of travelling to lectures, having to attend classes at particular times and having to work to pressurised deadlines. Distance learning based photography courses allows the person who wants to profit from photography to learn, work and study in their own time, and fit their career development around their family and business commitments. It allows participants to stay in their current employment while still developing their skills to change careers, or even to plan for an additional income stream so that they can earn the extra cash for a family holiday, upcoming wedding, or home renovations. Many of the top US financial experts say that if home owners had had an extra $1000 a month spending capacity their home repossessions could have been avoided. (more…;)

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