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Ways to get Started

Tips

  • Shadow a photographer
  • Become a photographer's assistant
  • Take photography classes
  • Take business classes
  • Watch tutorials and read books
  • It's important to be creative and flexible
  • Rent cameras and lenses lensrentals.com (based in Memphis)
  • Make sure to have another source of income when you're getting started (backup plan)
  • Always be open to learn new things
  • You can never start too early or practice too much!

Practice!

  • Know your equipment
  • Practice on friends and family
  • Start out small and gradually build your way up

Photography as a Career

Photography

by Kasey McAlpin

Pros and Cons

Equipment Needed

  • DSLR camera
  • Lens
  • Memory cards
  • External flash
  • Photo editing software
  • Props (optional)
  • Locations

Pros

Cons

  • Freedom
  • Enjoyment
  • Flexible hours
  • No degree required
  • Growing profession
  • Independent business
  • Low Salary
  • No benefits
  • Competitive
  • Expensive Equipment

Marketing

  • Portfolio
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Business cards
  • Contracts
  • Print releases
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