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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/25/2005 05:57:40 PM · #1

Hi, my name is Michael, and I'm a photographer....
I've been taking pics off and on for a few years now and recently started doing it more and more. I was giving out all the old and tired excuses for it.." I can quit anytime", " I only do it for fun", you know... all the standards. But more and more recently, I can't seem to get enough.... I guess I've been in denial about it but I'm ready to take the first step and declare that I am A POTOGRAPHER.....

ok, seriously for a sec... I am starting more and more to think about starting to replace my current job with photography. Right now I'm just looking to suppliment my income, but eventually I do want this to be my full time profession. I've been reading over Maverick's posts about his tribulations with starting his studio and have found them very helpful and insightful, and am wondering what I can do to begin my journey to becoming a full time photographer. My areas of interewst are mainly nature and abstract, but I am wanting to venture into portraiture as well. Unfortunately I live in an apartment right now( 1 bedroom at that), so setting up a portrait studio is kinda out of the question. Just looking for ideas about how to go about soliciting places to do small one person shows or whatnot. I had an idea to approach a local nature center about it and offering %25 of profits as a donation to the center. would that work? I seem to have lost my train of thought...... well that was easy.... hehe. well any ideas on what I can do just post them and Iif I can remember what it was I was trtying to accomplish with this post, I'll let you guys know.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

05/25/2005 06:12:19 PM · #2

check this page out about building your own backdrop with PVC pipes...
The beauty of this (other it being dirt cheap!)is you can disassemble it and take it to peoples homes.

//www.graphic-design.com/photographic/studio/photo-studio.html

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

05/25/2005 06:14:50 PM · #3

fixed link for the lazy

//www.graphic-design.com/photographic/studio/photo-studio.html

Message edited by author 2005-05-25 18:14:59.

grandmarginal

Nikon D500

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

05/25/2005 06:27:09 PM · #4

Originally posted by Jewellian:

(...)I guess I've been in denial about it but I'm ready to take the first step and declare that I am A POTOGRAPHER.....(...)

What's POTOGRAPHER? Someone who studies POT? (Just teasing, cheap shot! I make typos all the time, don't worry!)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

05/25/2005 06:29:28 PM · #5

sorry about that my finger was clicking the shutter instead of typing the H

Canon EOS-60D

05/25/2005 06:33:39 PM · #6

I wish you the best in your endeavor to do this. I can't begin to tell you how therapeutic and how fulfilling it is to have a career that allows you to do what you truly love to do. I've been blessed with that peace, and I wish that everyone could experience it as well. Of course, my day job isn't photography, but I am certain that I'm doing something worthwhile and I adore it. I also adore photography, but I know that if I tried to do it for a living (aside from not having the right equipment, and not knowing what the hell I'm doing half the time), I would never enjoy it as much as I do when I take pictures for fun.

saracat

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/25/2005 06:40:20 PM · #7

Hey, Mikey!
As far as taking portrait-type shots at places like city parks or nature centers (or sometimes other places in a city), be aware that some places now require permits if you are a professional photog... Greenville (SC) has started doing this. Photogs taking their pics in sittings in various places around Greenville are now subject to fines if they do not have their city-issued permits.

Sucks, but something you should be aware of....

Your loving sis,
Sara

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 Compact High Speed Zoom for Nikon

05/25/2005 06:43:40 PM · #8

yeah, I read that, but I think it's only for people taking many many shots and using tripods and stuff. like taking up a large part of a park for a few wedding shots or things like that. It does suck, but it does mean more revenue for the city, which may end up in enhancing the parks and streets and stuff..... hey, it's possible that a city would use extrta income from permits to do the right thing..... isn't it?

Picture This

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

05/25/2005 07:27:53 PM · #9

Regarding portraits, another idea that I know some people use is to start out with "on location" photography or strictly outdoors. I know photographers who do mostly photos in the park or on the beach, etc. Also ones who are "mobile" photographers and photograph in the clients home. Just wanted to throw those ideas out there for you :)