So excited to be here!

[AmberSpaight]

My husband gave me one of my Christmas presents early last night- a gorgeous Canon EOS 60D camera! I'm still in shock yet this morning! My plan/goal is to start my own business. Any tips and tricks or advice from all you seasoned pros/hobbyists out there?

 

[ryanforster]

Start buying lenses. Oh and get a website and start working on it NOW.

 

[ryanforster]

And decide on a niche to profit from. Whether it's wedding, portraits, landscapes etc

 

[cgipson1]

Wait a couple of years before you hang out that shingle... and learn to shoot well first! Not to mention get some good lenses, and lighting gear...

 

[AmberSpaight]

I will be beginning classes January 12! I'm also an apprentice under the local photographer, who is very knowledgeable. As for gear, my husband and I are currently working on a set-up. Concerning a 'niche'... I would rather be more versatile than to only do one thing, plus I don't live in a big enough area to allow that. It's all coming together quite nicely!