nitrous642
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Hey guys,
I've been trying to figure out what is best for me to do in regards of start charging for my photography for some time now but I can't wrap my head around it that easy as we are talking about big bucks and what I am after here is to spend my budget the most wisely way I possibly can and not waste it on the urge of just buying something expensive as I know this is not how it's done.
In my case, I own a Canon 600D with a 50mm and 10-22mm for the past 5 years now. I've been shooting since then for my pleasure and as a freelancer for the past 2.5 years, never charged for my work as I am trying to build up a portfolio in order to be able to actually charge (that's my way of thinking at least). I shoot people, landscapes, events, christenings sometimes videos and looking on getting into weddings and take things a step further than just a hobby/amateur photography.
For the past 8 months I've been thinking of upgrading my gear to something more "serious" for reasons like, better overall image quality, can invest on it in regards to lenses, clients will actually take me seriously, and maybe more confidence will come along the way just to mention a few but that will cost a lot, like for example the Nikon D750/D800/D810 (it's worth the switch to Nikon as far as I looked into it), Canon 5D MKIII/IV, Sony A7R etc (I know the lenses factor and what I like to shoot is a major factor here but just mentioned some of the options I looked into)
My concern is this,
Should I? Would it be worth it and will it cover the few reasons I've mentioned above?
If I should, should I consider those options or maybe consider some mirrorless options like the Fuji or Sony line that is out now.
Or should I invest on workshops and travelling and expand my knowledge and technique and keep the gear I already have and maybe buy another lens that I want to shoot with?
I really hope my points are clear to you and thanks a lot for taking the time to read this!
Looking forward for your greatly appreciated replies!
Thanks,
Marios
I've been trying to figure out what is best for me to do in regards of start charging for my photography for some time now but I can't wrap my head around it that easy as we are talking about big bucks and what I am after here is to spend my budget the most wisely way I possibly can and not waste it on the urge of just buying something expensive as I know this is not how it's done.
In my case, I own a Canon 600D with a 50mm and 10-22mm for the past 5 years now. I've been shooting since then for my pleasure and as a freelancer for the past 2.5 years, never charged for my work as I am trying to build up a portfolio in order to be able to actually charge (that's my way of thinking at least). I shoot people, landscapes, events, christenings sometimes videos and looking on getting into weddings and take things a step further than just a hobby/amateur photography.
For the past 8 months I've been thinking of upgrading my gear to something more "serious" for reasons like, better overall image quality, can invest on it in regards to lenses, clients will actually take me seriously, and maybe more confidence will come along the way just to mention a few but that will cost a lot, like for example the Nikon D750/D800/D810 (it's worth the switch to Nikon as far as I looked into it), Canon 5D MKIII/IV, Sony A7R etc (I know the lenses factor and what I like to shoot is a major factor here but just mentioned some of the options I looked into)
My concern is this,
Should I? Would it be worth it and will it cover the few reasons I've mentioned above?
If I should, should I consider those options or maybe consider some mirrorless options like the Fuji or Sony line that is out now.
Or should I invest on workshops and travelling and expand my knowledge and technique and keep the gear I already have and maybe buy another lens that I want to shoot with?
I really hope my points are clear to you and thanks a lot for taking the time to read this!
Looking forward for your greatly appreciated replies!
Thanks,
Marios