Start a Photography Business - Got a Digital Camera?

Got a good camera and a PC? You could have your own business as a photographer and enjoy working from home. There are so many opportunities for different types and styles of photography from advertising to portraits to pets. Beware the wedding photography market - it is fraught with danger such as lawsuits for mishaps and many think of it as being far too much effort and stress to be worthwhile. You can choose to specialize but don't make the mistake of allowing yourself to get so specialized as to miss out on other rewarding areas of photography.

Many new businesses start with stock photography sold through the online stock libraries. While they usually don't pay much they are useful for a little cash on the side while you practice your art and start making a name for yourself. You will get a good feel for what types of photos are in demand and can turn that to your advantage in other ways.

These days you'll need to be familiar with digital graphics techniques including the use of photoshop and other software. This will allow you to enhance your offerings and even get into the graphic art market. You will need to stay on top of developments in technology which you should view as part of the fun and find further opportunity with.

Of course you'll have to market your business. You need to get noticed and it is not necessarily plain sailing but you will have to keep at it! Does your advertising material give a good impression about you and your business? Is it eye-catching and appealing? Is it likely to be remembered by prospective clients? Have you taken the time to get friends to look it over and give their opinions? Make sure you have a great website, one that can do your pictures proud, you can use it as a portfolio of your work to attract more business.

The best part about this business? Probably the fact you can choose your workload and hours, its actually possible to earn some good money as a part-time venture too. Either way get yourself a copy of "Income from Photography" by Roy Barker, a veritable bible for photographers starting out in business, you'll be glad of the truckloads of advice, tips and bonuses.