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Start your own photography business, by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. & Jason R. Rich

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Start your own photography business

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by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. & Jason R. Rich

Entrepreneur Magazine's startupStartup

If you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business? You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to media companies or businesses, frame and display your favorite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties. No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice. Determine your specialty. Set up a home office and/or functional studio. Choose the right equipment for all types of photos--and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need. Build an attractive online or traditional portfolio. Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally. Setup a fee structure for your service. Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and moreProtect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues

Welcome to the wonderful world of photography -- Make things click by finding your niche -- Taking stock or working on assignment -- The digital revolution -- Focusing on the right path -- Shoot for accessibility : choosing your location -- Business structure : a blueprint for success -- Business equipment for the photographer -- Help wanted : staffing your studio -- Marketing made easy -- Crunching the numbers : finances and taxes -- The price is right : knowing the value of your art -- Photographer beware : legal issues in the industry -- More expert advice from experienced pros