Where is The Best State for Advertising or Wedding Photography?

[YYz]

Hi Guys,

Actually i'm new here, and this is my first post, and i'm not even an american (sorry for my lame english..), but i'm really interested to work in US as a photographer! i'm a chinese born indonesia (i know most of you won't even know where indonesia is..haha ^.^ ) anyway, i'd like to know which state do you think has the best opportunity to work as an advertising or wedding photographer in US? and if u know some good advertising photography please to name it here.. i don't know how people work as a photographer in america.. do they work alone or together? what is the item that they are usually give for the wedding client? and how to get work to as a photographer in US?

PS: if u guys know Bali, it's one of province in Indonesia, and it's really beautiful!! Indonesia has thousand cultures, customs, and traditional arts, and it's very cheap to traveling in Indonesia!

 

[ShotwellPhotography]

I'd say your first thing to do is not assume that people here don't know where Indonesia is.

 

[Nikkor]

One of the best places is the South! Down in the south people get married younger and tend to have more over the top weddings!

 

[Nikkor]

I'd say your first thing to do is not assume that people here don't know where Indonesia is.

I agree. Most people know where Indonesia is. And honestly, I'm not sure why you'd wonder how Americans shoot weddings. It's not like it's a culture-biased career or hobby. Our businesses are similar, if not exactly like business in Indonesia and just about every other corner of the globe. I work alone. Some of my friends work with their husbands, or a sibling, or a friend that they started their business with. It's not because we're Americans, its because we have different styles and preferences.

 

[Big Mike]

The most opportunities are probably where the most people are. L.A. (southern California), New York etc. Of course, those places also have the most competition.