Photography

As you know, many photographers have 2 jobs. I have been studying and taking photographs for around 12 years. I’ve shot many weddings and portraits, I have also sold some of my travel photographs. I have a website and business cards. I know that I can do photography full time but am a little bit scared to make that big step. I have been a waitress for many years and love the cash. If I could wait tables a couple of days and do photography during the other days that would be great. I know advertising is a great way to get your name out there. Please share your experiences and any advice you may have to help me get over my fear and also how to make those first steps into turning this into my career. Serious responses only please.

A picture is worth a thousand words. I’m a graphic artist that started out in newspaper advertising. All of those ad you see in the sunday paper? that was my job, either working with business owners/advertisers to create a campaign or just creating the ad for them.

If there was only one thing I could pass along as advice about advertising it would be; USE A PHOTO in your ad.
you can buy a b&w 2×4 ad in the sunday paper that will do wonders with the right picture. What alot of people don’t realize is that readers scan…they only stop when something catches thier eye. Once you have thier attention with the photo, it’s up to you to sell your words.
(feel free to email me with any questions you might have about advertising.)

My question to you would be, do you have a studio or a building with a streetfront you can put your business in?
If so, you are well on your way. If not, I suggest only advertising (in the begining) for gigs that require YOU to GO somewhere and photograph.

You mentioned being a waitress so I’m assuming you don’t have a lot of disposable income. doing gigs on your off days will help you save and plan for your business. (you already knew that) If you have good credit then you can probably get a small business loan. That may be where you need a little push from the nest. It’s a big decision.

good luck

Not tryong to brag but i often get stopped about 4 times a day from random people to tell me how cute my baby is. I also take her for alot of pictures and every photographer has suggested getting my daughter into modeling or photo contests but where do i go or how do i do that.

bring some pictures to a modeling agency near you. If there is a Ford agency in your area they are the best one

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There is not one dirty word in it, and it is funny!

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate Father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said, ‘Well, I’m off now. The man should be Here soon.’

Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to -door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. ‘Good morning, Ma’am’, he said, ‘I’ve come to…’

‘Oh, no need to explain,’ Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, ‘I’ve been expecting You.’

‘Have you really?’ said the photographer. ‘Well, that’s good. Did you know babies are my specialty?’

‘Well that’s what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat’.

After a moment she asked, blushing, ‘Well, where do we start?’

‘Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed, and sometimes the living room floor is fun. You can really spread out there.’

‘Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn’t work out for Harry and me!’

‘Well, Ma’am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the results.’

‘My, that’s a lot!’, gasped Mrs. Smith.

‘Ma’am, in my line of work a man has to take his time. I’d love to be In and out In five minutes, but I’m sure you’d be disappointed with that.’

‘Don’t I know it,’ said Mrs. Smith quietly.

The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. ‘This was done on the top of a bus,’ he said.

‘Oh, my God!’ Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat.

‘And these twins turned out exceptionally well – when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with.’

‘She was difficult?’ asked Mrs. Smith.

‘Yes, I’m afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep to get a good look’

‘Four and five deep?’ said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide with amazement.

‘Yes’, the photographer replied. ‘And for more than thr ee hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling – I could hardly concentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just had to pack it all in.’

Mrs. Smith leaned forward. ‘Do you mean they actually chewed on your, Uh… Equipment?’

‘It’s true, Ma’am, yes.. Well, if you’re ready, I’ll set-up my tripod and we can get to work right away.’

‘Tripod?’

‘Oh yes, Ma’am. I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It’s much too big to be held in the hand very long.’

Mrs. Smith fainted

that is classic – lol *

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It makes me fell like I’m being molested by old guys. Why do they do it what should I do about it?

Lol, that’s hilarious. I never really thought about it before but looking back on it, I remember our photographers being that way. I’m not sure why they do it, maybe they think they’re being charming.

im looking for the photographer (i think its a women) who takes pictures of babies dressed up and in plant pots etc

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Canadian Baby Photographers, Children’s Photographer in Vancouver specializing in Baby Photography. ToyBox Studio 604 681-2252 Vancouver Photographer

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I do not want to go to Wal-Mart or Sears but I can’t afford to go to a private photographer either. My son will be three months old tomorrow and I want him to take pictures this weekend. Unfortunately, the only other professional pictures we had done were his hospital photos.

Also, when did you have professional pictures done for your baby (ex: 3 months, 6 months, etc.)?

I got them done at 5 months…

I went on craigslist, a lot of mothers who have side jobs as photographers give good prices on there. I got 10 edited pictures for $50 and 2 hours of time. The pictures are great and she had a backdrop even and props… so they look wonderful.