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Table Of ContentChapter 1: The Wonderful World of Photography Chapter 2: Make Things Click by Finding Your Niche Chapter 3: Taking Stock or Working on Assignment Chapter 4: The Digital Revolution Chapter 5: Focusing on the Right Path Chapter 6: Shoot For Accessibility: Choosing Your Location Chapter 7: Business Structure: A Blueprint for Success Chapter 8: Business Equipment for the Photographer Chapter 9: Help Wanted: Staffing Your Studio Chapter 10: Marketing Made Easy Chapter 11: Crunching the Numbers: Finances and Taxes Chapter 12: The Price is Right: Knowing the Value of Your Art Chapter 13: Photographer Beware: Legal Issues in the Industry Chapter 14: Truisms: What You Won't See Through the Lens
SynopsisPicture 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., This third edition has been completely revised to address the photography industry's transformation to digital and help readers start, run, and grow their own successful photography business., Do you have a talent for snapping great pictures? Why not turn it into a lucrative business you can run from anywhere? Starting a part- or full-time career in photography is an excellent way to blend a passion with a steady income. Of course, there is a lot more to running a photography business (and working as a professional photographer) than just snapping pictures. The experts of Entrepreneur have teamed up with successful photographers to help you: Discover the many potential paths of working as a professional photographer, Start and maintain your business, be your own boss, and establish your own hours, Choose the right equipment for all types of photoshoots and events, Set up a fee structure for your business, Create an online portfolio and social media presence that attracts fans and clients, Protect yourself from legal issues, copyright infringement, and privacy issues, Develop and fine tune your own photographic and artistic style to help your work stand out, Plus, get expert advice from experienced photographers, This easy-to-understand, information-filled, business-oriented, "how-to" book will provide you with what you need to establish, maintain, and grow your photography business both online and in the real world. Your success is just a click away! Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberTR581.E58 2019