Photography- promoting

[cemam]

Shoot in RAW so you can make use of post processing.

 

[Light Guru]

I haven’t really worked my way to manual or RAW for example.

If you don't know how to take control of the image then you are not ready to be taking paying clients.

Had I a nickel for every one of these threads....

LOL so true.

Are you confident that you can walk in to any situation, even (or especially) one which is completely different than that described by the client and pull off a quality job? If your answer is anything but an resounding 'Yes', then spend a little more time learning.

AMEN, AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!

 

[jowensphoto]

Also... maternity.

 

[YoungPhotoGirl]

First off.... you will not make it if you don't understand raw/jpg vs auto/manual....
Thats SUPER IMPORTANT.
Secondly, it's hard to give advice without more info such as quality of work and how much experience you have and what your natural talent is.
I'll happily explain either if you can give more info .... do you have a website or page you could link. We all give advice and don't judge... we all started somewhere x

 

[espresso2x]

I guess it's like being a successful hairdresser - you've got to network and socialise.

Hey there everyone! So I have been dabbling in photography and now that I have everything together I’m looking to actually make it into a business! Now, I need some help with the marketing aspect because I get TONS of hits VIA Facebook, craigslist but most of them fall through! I don’t post a price and I try to keep it brief for them to contact me about more information. I’m not sure if its what im saying? Please HELP with some tips!

•Senior Portraits
•Wedding
•Individual models
•Family Portraits
•Save The Date
•Maturnity

 

[Scoody]

You have to have a niche and work from there. My bread and butter is sports. I have been the sideline photographer for a local high school for four years. Every year I do the The individual and team photos for the football team. boys and girls basketball teams, baseball and softball teams. From there I have made contacts to do senior portraits and graduation photos. I do the local volleyball leagues and little league. I do a few dozen weddings and quinceaneras a year. I specialize in lighting. I take a pants load of lights with on every shoot even in the daytime. There are a ton of wannabe photographers that only shoot in auto and charge cheap. My dog can shoot in full auto, what is the challenge there? I have clients that are willing to pay more for images that have my signature look. If your work is going to look like everyone else don't expect to make any money.