Five years ago I returned to the world of photography after 20 years of absence. Then, I've been a photographer "professionals of evil." I gave a face to the next type jokes:
Question - what is the difference between a professional photographer and family pack happy meal a McDonalds?
Response - the happy meal can feed a family of four.
I started photography for love of the it. Finally, I decided that all I had to do to become a professional photographer should go on my business cards and wait as the phone to ring. "I confused my love of photography with success as a ' professional photographer".
For me, being a "professional photographer" soaked with joy that photography had given me over the years. I took on the jobs that were not difficult or cost. I take the time to understand what type of photography offered the benefit of most of the effort, resources and the investment of time. I pay attention to where my best potential customers were or how "overdeliver" on my services for them. While I went about my business "photograph" with the best of intentions, plans, enthusiasm and commitment of operation, I had myself doomed predictable. Of course, I recognized "after" I ran money, enthusiasm and hope. With hindsight is 20/20 often.
Now, I return and my excitement and enthusiasm is more intense than twenty years ago. The world of photography is exploding in growth and changing almost just as quickly. Since now I'm older, I should be more mature and better suited to make decisions of well thought-out and documented cases.
The biggest aspect of current photography, for me, is technology. I prefer digital film. Digital allows me to draw and practice more than I could with the film. Also, I manipulate the photo to get the best possible image. Technology helps me find information to help me make business decisions. Technology now help me target my market specially for them and potential clients. This is not a hit and miss marketing exercise.
I found some photography books that helped me to focus on a niche of cost-effective photography. To find books, I had absolutely no idea of what a niche was a photography or how much it is important to be a successful photographer. There are many very good books on successful photography business. For me, one of the best (after my 20 year absence) was "the Business of Studio photography" by Edward r. Lilley. His book kept me repeating my expensive mistakes of the past.
Twenty years ago I never heard of stock photography. Now photography is where I put most of my regular time when I'm shooting for commercial (as opposed to shooting to my love of photography). There are many books on photography. "Sell and resell Photos your" and "Sellphotos.com" both by Rohn Engh, were two of the best investments I ever made. I have a better understanding of the business of photography and where my place. Stock photography knows much change. Some long stock photographers like just what happens. Other photographers stock long welcome change and adapt accordingly. Since I'm relatively new to photography, changes have little meaning or consequences for me. Author Michal Heron books "how to shoot Stock Photos that sell" award for photography"were very helpful in my understanding of enlargement photography company. This latest book also provides information on assignment photography awards.
One of the best aspects of current photography world is technology. I love showing my work. Sites Web of photography allows me to show my work, in order to complete my advertising and marketing and sell my work. I had put in place a number of photo sites to find one of the largest internet "gifts" for photographers. A site called Proimageguide.com fully operational gives photography websites for free! Absolutely free! Free photography Web site has no advertising or popups! They give you a fully operational photography Web site for three months free of charge, and they hope you like their service so that you become a paying subscriber. Free photography website is more functional than photography websites that pay. Fully functional photography Web site hosted by Proimageguide.com is flexible for anything that might be your niche photography, professional photographer and amateur photographer.
"Guide to the photographer to setting up a Web site" by Martyn Moore is an excellent resource to help you understand how to configure a photography Web site. The book provides free resources for photographers as a website free, photography, Web site templates-free etc. The book has a Web site that accompanies it, contributing to the value of this particular resource.
If feels good to be back in the world of photography. Initially, I was overtaken by events. With the help of all the information available on the internet, I could learn the day-to-day business of photography and share it with others. Certainly, the world of photography is massive and growing. I take the time to obtain all necessary information to make better business decisions. I spilled my record of business success. I actually earn money in the sector of photography. Return me a few bucks and allows me to get paid for doing what I love - photography.
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