Just a Girl
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Hi,
I recommend that you begin by building a highly diverse portfolio. This will broaden your areas of expertise, and allow you to work with clients in all areas. Since you seem like a novice, you should begin with something simple like taking head shots for up-n-coming models/actors. Try http://www.craigslist.org and choose the area where you live. Go to the 'talent' & 'creative' sections. Don't charge much; this will bring in more clients. Plus, you are new to the game.
You can even network with other photographers and make-up artists, and do an apprentinceship sort of thing.
Also, if you are interested in being a party photographer, you should consider contacting local nightclubs, and become a party promoter. Create a contract with them, where you are 'allowed' to take pictures of the partygoers (for free, or charge something small like $1 a photo), and post on your website (or theirs). Use Photoshop to do a watermark of your name and website like this http://www.lasvegaspics.com/.
For something more classic, post an ad and specify that you are a budding photographer, and are willing to photograph them/their event for a small fee, as long as they are willing to allow the use of their pictures in your portfolio.
Good Luck!! And get a website (if you don't have one already).
Also, check out this website to get in touch with other photographers, http://photographers.com/.
Desi :-) |
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sugarpacketchad
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People have given you some really good answers here. I am a somewhat recognized photographer. There is some of my work in Museums and some in private collections.
However, I have not made alot of money at it. You need to focus more on commercial photography instead of art to make money. I am not sure of your interests, but I wish you the best of luck!!! |
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JistheRealDeal
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First of all, start out taking classes and learning all you can enhancing your skills in the process. Build a portfolio of your work and submit it to various agencies. In the mean time perfect yourself, and get involved with jobs such as wedding photographer or art work photograpy. Photography is such a broad field. What kind of photgraphy are you talking about? Then people can give you better information perhaps. |
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dousmokedoobies69
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Hi justme,
Take some great shots-people, kids, families,animals-pets, mountains, flowers, water falls, vendors, the baggie people, fish, art, everything & anything etc., something that you think will stand out or that others think stand out. View photos of all known photographers. Try visiting photographers-volunteer your time, get a mentor learn from the best, find out what makes some so great, depends what field of photos, how you use camera, developing, knowing what people want and always word of mouth. Good luck! :0) |
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helencartermk
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invent new lighting or new technology like my great-grandfather and great-great grandfather did. They were Theodore Heinig and Joseph Morris Appleton |
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bizlar2002
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Get a website, use it as a portfolio for your pictures.
I have http://www.evophoto.net and I use
http://www.billwadman.com/photofolio/
as the software on the website to display the pictures.
Look at other people's pictures, get ideas...
http://www.photoforum.ru
Try something new, make something new to use to take your pictures, be different...
http://www.eastonchang.com/ |
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Sweet-T
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I am assuming that you know the basics of photography, so the best way to make a name for yourself is to start getting your stuff out there. Send in submissions, and the more your photos get published or wins prizes, the bigger your résume becomes. Once you have a portfolio and some publications, you should really try and find an internship. Its a great way to learn more about the photgraphy industry and it is a great way for you to make connections. If you can get a job doing any kind of free lance, or etc. you can build a base from there. The more you get your name out there, the more likely you will get some kind of recognition. Hope this helps... good luck. |
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technical difficulties
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hard work, dedication, practise, experience... and researching online and in book stores, magazine outlets, stands on who will take submissions and enter contests.
i think there's a photographers market book out there also....
look in any book store and or go here...
http://www.amazon.com/2006-Photographers-Market/dp/1582973954
or go directly to the site
http://www.writersdigest.com/store/booksdisplay.asp?id=11019
this market book is a must for those who wish to submit their images and photos to places that are looking for new material and material from experienced photographers.
:D
this is how i do it. |
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Txlady
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First, of course, take the courses necessary in high school and college. Get as much "journeyman/apprentice" experience under your belt as possible by allowing a professional ( if you know someone) take you under his/her wing. Build a portfolio and apply with newspapers (well-known or mini). Although the photo chief assigns the assignments, keep your ears open and try to get every extra assignment that your personal and job world can handle. Never stop practicing ---there's never anyone so good that there's not someone out there who wants the same desires you do. Believe in yourself and in what you want and you will succeed. . |
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TigerWolf
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Study, read, practice & then know your craft. Then interview 20-30 famous photograhers that you admire. Offer to become an assistant to one of them. Once you become an assistant to a famous photographer, you can learn from a great mentor.
Curiosity, being creative, being yourself & having your own style, associating with other photographers & always striving to learn will help. Publicity & being at the right place at the right time at the right angle helps too.
Good luck! |
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gypsy
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best thing to do is get yourself know. an easy way of doing that is volunteering to take pictures for free for different groups (weddings, babtisms, parties etc..) word of mouth will spread quickly if the people were satisfied, next thing you know people will be the ones calling you and this time they WILL pay you. Good luck, hang in ther as the beginnings always the hardest |
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greatmangentletrue
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take clear photos ..work honestly...... work hard |
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Charlotte H
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Mention to Family and Friends that you can do Photography during their special events. You will meet people at these events. Remember to make business cards to pass around to others. I am guessing that you have a major photography background. |
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Tab
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Well what kind of photographer do you want to be? You need a portfolio, you could start with your friends/family weddings. Take some classes. |
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sweetpea
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I am in the same boat. I am going to school for photography myself and I would say, take some kick a s s pictures. Make sure your lighting is on point and you take pictures of what people like to see and that includes using photshop. And put yourself out there. Find someone who is in the field that will take you under their wing and show you new stuff. Like they say, it's not always what you know, but who you know. |
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Cure 2006
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You might (just to start) try taking pictures of people's pets for very small fee, people loves there animals. If your pictures are good word of mouth is your best asset... |
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adalee656
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do charity work |
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deepak57
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As a photographer has no meaning add one of following:
Press photographer, amateur photographer, and professional photographer, animal photographer, and science photographer, studio photographer, film photographer etc. and attend the events smartly, one of your photo may click to height and you will be specialized photographer. |
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qrious
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try to photograph what you find most interesting for yourself, and become really good at it. basically, like this you can find your specific area, which will help you stand out among thousands of others. make sure that you get professional training, just don't let it limit your fantasy. |
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Planet Progress
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Non-profit organizations sometimes need help. You never know who you might meet through them. Also, some small local newspapers; weeklies or real estate publications would also be a good start. Most of the above answers are great and should give you a good start. Good Luck! |
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stephanieplum4404
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Something that appeals to the public. That catches there eye and heart. |
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Linda D
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Advertise advertise advertise! It's a slow process but it can be done. My daughter has done this; it took her quite some time. She did a ton of advertising, placed circulars in businesses and now has a web site. Her high school photography teacher is really proud of her now. |
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Jason
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Take good pictures ;-) |
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quietgiant
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most photogs specialize in a specifig area, choose yours wether sports,portrait ,landscape ,advertising or whatever you enjoy and learn all you can about it ,you will need to spend some large dollars on camera bodies and lenses and other asserories. a formal education in photography will go a long wat in getting that first paying job,from there develop a killer portfolio and you are on your way,but be advised that it can take years and years of work before you can have the name recognition to fly solo. |
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tristenwillsonArronnikki282
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good luck |
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yecal
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use your real name or your fav name |
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toddk57@sbcglobal.net
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Justme: what you should do first be an lancephotograher because it takes time which mean take simple pictures with
good equipment and knows how to develop those in a specail
dark room with chemicals also they are top professonals whom
own a photo studio . Especaily takes photos of famous sports
heros and put them in a news paper! |
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CHIMI
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WELL FIRST I THINK U SHOULD SEE ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NAMES AND TRY TO MAKE YOURS ORIGINAL AS THEIRS. |
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Whoop Dey'eeiz
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You need one good picture to get bought and circulated, then people will come after you. |
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desert woman
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Probably catch someone famous in a compromising position, a fiery plane crash, or an alien. |
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thegamerman88
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First go to a social event were there are bound to be famous people about take pictures of them and post them on the internet along with an aplication for them to hire your services. |
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