How do I start my Photgoraphy buisness before I turn 18?

[o hey tyler]

You're still not ready.

 

[RauschPhotography]

The fact that you're retaliating kind of makes me think you're looking for a fight. Sorry.

 

[Overread]

Forget the competition - we need to see examples of your work for anyone hear to pass any form of judgement on another skill. I've seen young photographers who are darn good - and I've seen old photographers who are darn terrible. Can't say what you are till we see the colour of your photos

 

[Stradawhovious]

.Stradahovious (I think I spelled that right) I've read books, I understand the technical aspects, and being homeschooled gives me more time to practice. Resorting to chatspeak nice...real mature. I think you have all lost credibility right here. You really think that you are better than me don't you? Just don't forget the fact that just because you may have been doing photography longer than I doesn't automatically make you better than me.

No, you didn't spell it right, even though it's right in front of you. Good effort though......

Chatspeak? I don't know or care what you're talking about. Lost all credibility? I'm glad your razor sharp mind and lightning wit can discern that from one post.

I'm so broken up over this I'm going to go do two things you can't.....

Drive to the bar, have a drink.

Happy trolling!

I think I hear you mom calling.........

 

[e.rose]

E.rose I have to say there were some professional photographers in the contest so that right there should prove a point.

No it doesn't.

I just saw some "professional" pictures from a friend's wedding a few months back and they look like they were taken from a crappy cellphone camera at ISO234,235,754,124 and very clearly displayed, in virtually every photo, that she didn't know how to use her flash properly.

A professional.

Just because someone is a "professional", doesn't make them good.

I'm sure everyone on this forum could give you the URLs of at least 5 photographers each, who are supposed "professionals" whose work is horrid.

I'm not saying you're NOT a good photographer... you could be an excellent photographer for all we know...

I'm just saying **WE** don't know if you are because you haven't showed us any of your work, and just saying "I won a photo contest (with professionals)", means absolutely nothing without photographic evidence.

 

[New Hampshire]

*sigh* either this IS trolling or a sad commentary on the current youth of America. :er:

Brian

 

[Biggs88]

*sigh* either this IS trolling or a sad commentary on the current youth of America. :er:

Brian

It's both!!

 

[e.rose]

I'm so broken up over this I'm going to go do two things you can't.....

Drive to the bar, have a drink.

Can I come? I could use a drink.

*sigh* either this IS trolling or a sad commentary on the current youth of America. :er:

Brian

[Presses thank you button] <-----------(I used up all of mine for the day. )

 

[New Hampshire]

I'm so broken up over this I'm going to go do two things you can't.....

Drive to the bar, have a drink.

Now THAT is hilarious! :lmao:

Brian

 

[Stradawhovious]

*sigh* either this IS trolling or a sad commentary on the current youth of America. :er:

Brian

Both would be my guess.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

To answer the OP's question...

If you are going to start a business, you really need an SLR camera. A point and shoot just won't do.

I am getting ahead of myself though...

The very first thing you need is a Logo. Every business has a logo. They can take time to get right, so concentrate on that first.

Then after you have a logo all sorted out, get a facebook business page that you can put your logo on.

Now you are ready to start taking pictures. Post your pictures on facebook for everyone to see.

Then you can advertise on Craigslist, and point people to your facebook business page. Here they will see your logo, and know you are a pro. Then they can see your photos, and they will hire you on the spot.

So start getting all your ducks in a row...Logo first.

Oh, and take some pictures of ducks. Everyone loves pictures of ducks.

 

[thingsIsee]

Linda,
the fact that you are not old enough to drive, means that you have not had time to develop a clear level of understanding of photography.
You have a sub-par camera, which means even if you take a technically precise shot it will still be sub-par.
You have what sounds like no real experience in making photographs of live stock or any other thing, without experience and practice you can&#8217;t learn.

As stated in many lines already you are - too young, too un-experienced and just not ready to be a pro photographer or anything else for that matter.

 

[Trever1t]

Ducks are cute but I like turtles!

I can't believe I just read, what? 4 pages of this! lol.

OP, you are not a photographer without pictures anymore than I'm an astronaut without a rocket.

I do believe you don't need an expensive camera nor do I doubt that with determination anyone, young or old can do whatever they dream.

Take and post a picture, we're all waiting.

 

[Stephen.C]

This is quite funny....

He gives minors a horrible name, only 1 more year till im 18 =P

I honestly hope this is a troll.....has "Joker" ever come back from that banning back in October?

BTW, until you do give us so photos, we are all better than you.

Have a nice day.

 

[o hey tyler]

This is quite funny....

He gives minors a horrible name, only 1 more year till im 18 =P

You mean, she right? Unless you know a lot of dudes with the name Lydia.