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Becoming a professional freelance photographer ?

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    Becoming a professional freelance photographer ?

    For a while now I'm contemplation on buying a medium DSLR camera and starting to learn about photography and how to turn this into another freelance skill to earn more money online.
    Becoming a professional freelance photographer ?Every since Mike made written this tutorial: 10+ Way Cool Free Stock Photo Image Sites for Personal or Commercial Uses - I've been wondering how can I turn the table around and actually earn and sell my photos, not just give them away for free.

    Is the online market big enough for people to want to buy stock photo images? I know there are a lot of websites around where you can sell your work, but can you actually achieve a profit without a top spec camera?

    I first want to buy the camera, probably a DSLR Nikon D3300 and then practice a lot, read tutorials and evolve my skills.

    Once I have a pretty good idea how to make photos and edit them, I'm planning to buy equipment for a small studio, I want to target online stores in my area that need professional photos for their products.

    What do you think is the better alternative, make the pictures and sell them online or start a website to target local clients?

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    CryptoGuru

    CryptoGuru

    I have thought of this before and if you live in an area that is well populated you could very easily make a living shooting videos and pictures. I would start by putting an ad on craigslist or something similar if you do not have that. Buy business cards vista print has them very cheap. I would go out and start looking for your target audience. Maybe you have a place with alot of tourist close to you? Hand out business cards to them and let them know you do professional pictures and video for anytime they are on vacation. I would ask local flower shops to hand out your card as well. People who go to flower shops are sometimes getting married or have some sort of special occasion coming up and that could be your foot in the door. I would do all of the free promotion you can before you start spending money. Get the flow of cash going and the phone ringing before you try and conquer the world. Thanks for sharing and giving me more confidence in the possibility of becoming a camera man.
    8 years ago

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    Cristian

    Cristian

    That's actually a good idea! People may love professional photography here, especially during the summer time since I live very close to the beach. Thanks a lot!
    8 years ago

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    EliteWriter

    EliteWriter

    I think it could be a very good opportunity, and if you have a knack for photography, you will be able to earn money as well as enjoy doing it at the same time. I would say go for it because there is a market indeed. Good luck!
    8 years ago

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    Corzhens

    Corzhens

    My husband has that plan of turning professional in his photography hobby. In gatherings and occasion, he claims to be the unofficial photographer. However, he admits it's not an easy job to take pictures especially in events that require alertness and keen observation. And with selling stock photos, I don't think it is a good business.
    6 years ago

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    augusta

    augusta

    This is a good area one can harness to make good money from, it a nice idea of thinking of getting a better tool which is a good camera before diving into it.most amateur photographers don't get to make a dime probably because the picture quality is bad or they can't take a great shot.It no brainy that one needs to equip his or herself with the needed skills to excel.So yea, get the camera, read and praticalise before thinking of commercializing to make a huge success of it.
    6 years ago

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