quit my day job, need pointers fast

[quiddity]

Well, title almost says it all.

I just quit my day job and am going to do this photography thing full time.

Any tips for an aspiring FT photographer guy. :thumbup:

TIA

Do I need a website?

 

[Bram]

First things first, get a job.

Secondly, yes a website would be a good idea. You don't just all of a sudden jump into a full time photography business.
You will need the license the isurance the whole 9 yards. You need a good customer base, get a normal 9-5 job for now and build your business on the side.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Well, title almost says it all.

I just quit my day job and am going to do this photography thing full time.

Any tips for an aspiring FT photographer guy. :thumbup:

TIA

Do I need a website?

This cracks me up! LOL
What job did you quit?

 

[Bram]

Well, title almost says it all.

I just quit my day job and am going to do this photography thing full time.

Any tips for an aspiring FT photographer guy. :thumbup:

TIA

Do I need a website?

This cracks me up! LOL
What job did you quit?

+1 kind of ridiculous yes.

 

[robb01]

First step, see if you can un-quit your day job.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Please tell me you have a suitable watermark.....

I wouldn't even DREAM of going pro until my watermark was in order.....

 

[CCericola]

 

[robb01]

Please tell me you have a suitable watermark.....

I wouldn't even DREAM of going pro until my watermark was in order.....

One must never forget, that a logo makes or breaks a good business.

 

[vtf]

If you have to ask the question, find another day job. Penny's portrait studios is probably hiring.
Not a serious thread.

 

[lyonsroar]

I have nothing to add to this thread.

 

[OrionsByte]

What kind of photography have you done in the past? Do you have a sense of whether or not people will actually pay for your photographs?

Assuming you're serious, I would suggest finding a local photographer who already has an established business and ask if you can apprentice with them. It's not going to make you much money, but it will get you the experience you need, and allow you to start making contacts within the community and build your portfolio.

Think of it this way - if you were looking to pay a photographer to take pictures of your family or event, would you go to someone with an established track record in the community, or would you go to someone you've never heard of and has no proof that he's any good?

 

[Bram]

all good points.

 

[SrBiscuit]

subscribed.



if all of your facebook friends think your photos kick ass, then you have nothing to worry about.
go get em tiger!

 

[Stradawhovious]

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if all of your facebook friends think your photos kick ass, then you have nothing to worry about.
go get em tiger!

You owe me a new keyboard and monitor. Mine are now all full of coffee.

 

[quiddity]

i am not on facebook do i need to be.

i was a web developer for a large architecture firm.