BioSpark
10th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:13
I've been thinking about starting my own business with photography but I've only been in the game for about two months (and only own a 50D/28-135 lens w/tripod). Most people would say it takes years to get enough experience to get in to professional photography and charging this early, would be ludicrous.
My question, as you can read from the title, is when were you ready or when did you know it was time to start charging? I really love doing what I do, but I'm a bit timid with going on and asking for money for what I do. At 25, I'm a bit of a business man, as I've already started a computer repair business in Washington, but had to move due to living arrangements. I had great clientele and loved what I did. All and all, I hate thinking that I could be making a little extra side money instead of well, not making money. There's a part of me, that just wants to go out and try. See what happens and go with the results. As I learned in my five years in the Navy, the answer is always no unless you ask. You'll never know if you could be making money unless you try.
On the other hand, I'd love to find a mentor in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area, maybe someone I could tag a long with and just learn from at different events (weddings, etc). I wouldn't take any money from whatever was made, I would just love to learn and get comfortable. I'm also considering taking some courses at college just to pick up some new techniques.
Thanks for the advice guys!
My question, as you can read from the title, is when were you ready or when did you know it was time to start charging? I really love doing what I do, but I'm a bit timid with going on and asking for money for what I do. At 25, I'm a bit of a business man, as I've already started a computer repair business in Washington, but had to move due to living arrangements. I had great clientele and loved what I did. All and all, I hate thinking that I could be making a little extra side money instead of well, not making money. There's a part of me, that just wants to go out and try. See what happens and go with the results. As I learned in my five years in the Navy, the answer is always no unless you ask. You'll never know if you could be making money unless you try.
On the other hand, I'd love to find a mentor in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area, maybe someone I could tag a long with and just learn from at different events (weddings, etc). I wouldn't take any money from whatever was made, I would just love to learn and get comfortable. I'm also considering taking some courses at college just to pick up some new techniques.
Thanks for the advice guys!