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

[Village Idiot]

Did you remember the pixie dust? I roast my mushrooms with organic, naturally cultivated pixie methane before making the soup, it gives a very pleasant flavor to the soup.

No, but I did drink a ton of sherry....wait...that was supposed to go into the soup before going into me...

Straight up cooking sherry is the only way to pre game prior to dinner.

And then (wild) turkey (101 prrof) for dinner!

 

[MichiganFarts]

I make a motion to rename this thread "how to make ignorant comments about home schooler's, while arguing with teenagers" .

 

[Stradawhovious]

I make a motion to rename this thread "how to make ignorant comments about home schooler's, while arguing with teenagers" .

What does ignorant mean?

 

[KAikens318]

How am I suppose to make photo, out of things that I don't have. I do plan on staying in school but where in the rules does it state that I can't do photography and stay in school. Your statements of reasons why I'm not ready sound like your asking me to do the impossible. Please explain how you would expect me to do these things that would in your opinion make me "ready"? Just because I am young and I haven't had the opportunity to build a portfolio doesn't mean I'm not ready.

That is the essence of photography. Taking nothing and turning it into something. Take photos of an old barn, the mountains, flowers, rusty chains, fire hydrants, people in the city, anything that you can find.

Here are some examples of some boring objects through a photographer's eye. I took these when I first got my camera because I wanted the practice on the technical stuff:

Give it a creative flair and if you have the eye for it, you can turn it into something. Go out with your camera and try to get some shots, then play with them in Photoshop or a photo editing program. You will never get any work if you don't at least have something to show your potential clients.

We are not here to crush your dreams or break your spirit, but instead here to let you know the harsh reality of being a small business owner and becoming a successful photographer. I have been shooting for almost 2 years now with a professional level camera and am just now starting to pick up paying clients for portraits and weddings. It takes time. You will have to get a better camera eventually if you want people to take you seriously. You need knowledge on lighting, composition, rule of thirds, bokeh, aperture, shutter speeds, ISO. It takes more than choosing a scene setting and pushing a button. Much more.

Practice, practice, practice. There is ALWAYS something to take a picture of. It is up to you to make it interesting.

 

[MichiganFarts]

I had similar dreams to what the OP has, at her age. I never had Craigslist or the like as a kid, but I did have dreams of a career in photography.

My brother and I were strongly interested in computers as they started becoming more and more popular. By 18, my brother was already building his own computers. Which anymore doesn't seem like such a feat, but at the time you didn't really hear of it like you do now.

I've never bought a home PC since I was fresh out of highschool and bought my first PC. Since then I've been building them on my own also.

Now, my brother runs the local computer store, and has contracts with many local businesses to upkeep their servers. I work press maintenance and printing for one of the largest sign printing shops in America. Which includes color management for presses.

Neither of us went to college, and both of us were home schooled. Are we the most successful people in the world? Hardly. But we had similar dreams at this age, and they helped to where we are today.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Neither of us went to college, and both of us were home schooled. Are we the most successful people in the world? Hardly. But we had similar dreams at this age, and they helped to where we are today.

And thats good for the both of you. I truly mean that.

The difference here, is that it doesn't sound like you two were snot nosed, know nothing know it all brats that wanted to learn to run before you crawled..... Then when someone tried to steer you in a more forgiving direction, you probably didn't get all ass stung and start throwing around insults. Since after all, she/he really is better than the lot of us.... just ask her/him.... she/he'll tell you.....

But then again, the OP has been trolling since post one, so this is kind of a moot point. Those of us that have seen it for what is is are having some fun, the rest are still wagging fingers and scolding us for doing it.


GOD I love the intrawebs. :hug::



:lmao:

 

[Village Idiot]

Does anyone here play dominos? I enjoy Chinese food.

 

[MichiganFarts]

I make a motion to rename this thread "how to make ignorant comments about home schooler's, while arguing with teenagers" .

What does ignorant mean?

Well, if you want one from you...

"Being young and homeschooled, I think this might be your first big dose of reality. Here it comes........."

Being young has everything to do with needing a dose of reality. Being homeschooled has nothing to do with it.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Does anyone here play dominos? I enjoy Chinese food.

No. But I have an uncle who was in prision who is really good at playing dominos, and my neighbor eats a lot of chinese food.

Does that count?

 

[MichiganFarts]

Neither of us went to college, and both of us were home schooled. Are we the most successful people in the world? Hardly. But we had similar dreams at this age, and they helped to where we are today.

And thats good for the both of you. I truly mean that.

The difference here, is that it doesn't sound like you two were snot nosed, know nothing know it all brats that wanted to learn to run before you crawled..... Then when someone tried to steer you in a more forgiving direction, you probably didn't get all ass stung and start throwing around insults. Since after all, she/he really is better than the lot of us.... just ask her/him.... she/he'll tell you.....

But then again, the OP has been trolling since post one, so this is kind of a moot point. Those of us that have seen it for what is is are having some fun, the rest are still wagging fingers and scolding us for doing it.


GOD I love the intrawebs. :hug::




:lmao:

Heh...well I'm just saying, the parents have more to do with that than the schooling IMO.

And I'm not saying the OP isn't misguided at all...or that the advice here is bad. Just that the home schooling isn't the factor.

 

[Stradawhovious]

I make a motion to rename this thread "how to make ignorant comments about home schooler's, while arguing with teenagers" .

What does ignorant mean?

Well, if you want one from you...

"Being young and homeschooled, I think this might be your first big dose of reality. Here it comes........."

Being young has everything to do with needing a dose of reality. Being homeschooled has nothing to do with it.

Thanks so much for the clairfication. I had NO IDEA what you could have been referencing...... seeing as Is so ignant n' ****. :er:

:greenpbl:

 

[RauschPhotography]

No, no that's ignorant!

Thread derailed. For the millionth time.

 

[MichiganFarts]

Thanks so much for the clairfication. I had NO IDEA what you could have been referencing...... seeing as Is so ignant n' ****. :er:

:greenpbl:

It wasn't just you though...it was the vibe I was getting from the thread.

You asked though...so that's why I targeted your post.

 

[KAikens318]

Oh and....

VELOCIRAPTOR!!!!!

 

[Stradawhovious]

Just that the home schooling isn't the factor.

You don't know that. Just becuase you may have been properly adjusted during homeschooling doesn't mean that all people are.



(OOOOooooooo just dripping with ignance!)




Oh yeah......