Friday, September 11, 2009

Want To Give Up Your Job? Try Freelance Photography

By Dawn Enstruthe

The freelance world is one of the best ways to get a job and pay the bills. People who have been laid off from their everyday jobs are starting to use their creative talents to make money. Take for example, photography. This has become a great market and a great way to express yourself and pay your bills.

The first thing that you need to do is sit down and brainstorm about which direction you want to go in. Do you want to specialize in weddings or special events? Would you prefer to work for a small newspaper? There are many things that you can do when it comes to your photography so choose wisely!

Once you decide where you feel your niche is going to be, you need to break into that niche! Start out by creating a killer portfolio! This will allow you to show people what you are made of. If they like your work then you will surely get the job that you have always wanted to have.

If you are just getting back into the world of photography make sure that you keep your regular job. It may take a little bit of time to get back into the swing of things, but once you get the hang of it again you should be raking in the dough! See how people are progressing and see which direction you might need to go in. Your portfolio should do all of the work for you but if you need some extra help try putting together your own website.

When you create your website not only can you offer your photography services, but you can also sell your photos. If you have some breathtaking photos try and set up a page where people can look and buy as many prints as they want to! You should also link your portfolio to your site so you can pull in more business.

Be sure that you have the correct equipment and you keep things professional. If you can show your customers that you are there to please them, they are more likely to pass your name around to their friends. This will permit you to pull in a lot more business and start making the maximum amount of money!

There are plenty of ways to make money in the photography business. All you need to do is take look at your talent and what you feel you can do. From there make sure that you have the proper equipment to get started. Cut yourself loose and let your job take you to new creative outlets.

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