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The Evolution of Digital Photography

Are you new to photography? Do you want to know how I got started? Well, I got started at a very young age of 17 in the great outdoors. I was passionate about nature photography, so I set out to learn how I could take gorgeous shots from all sorts of locations. This article is going to go over some of what I did to learn how to become a professional and profitable photographer.

When starting out in photography, one of the first things that you need to do is invest in the best cameras and photographic equipment you can afford. The secret to making your hobby profitable is to learn how to use these tools to your advantage. You need to concentrate on the right gear and make amazing photos, but more importantly, neglecting the technical side will probably mean death for your fledgling photography career. In this article, I will cover four of the key aspects of becoming a successful photographer:

Marketing Your Photography On Social Media: Photography is simply art, and like all art, it can only be successful if it is shown and appreciated by those who see it. As a hobby, photography is fairly easy to promote by way of social media platforms. Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are just a few of the many social media outlets photographers can use to promote their work. These outlets give you the ability to share your photos with a large audience for free. This article on six stages to starting a photography business, will show you how to market your work on these platforms.

Postcard Marketing: Marketing your work as a photographer can be as simple as handing out postcards to your friends and family. This is an important part of becoming a successful photographer because this is the first impression people get about you. The last thing you want is to leave a lasting image, but not give anyone a chance to remember you. One of the best ways to brand yourself as a photographer is by using your postcard marketing wisely. It is important to choose a subject matter that relates to your photography business, such as landscape photography, wildlife photography, and so forth. Within the card, you should include your name, your website or Facebook page, and of course, your email address.

Direct Mailing Clients: The main goal of any photography business, even if you are only running a freelance photography business, is to build a clientele. One of the best ways you can do this is by sending each of your current and potential clients a formal letter thanking them for their time and suggesting they contact you in the future. You can include your fees for the session, any previous jobs you have had done for photographers similar to yours, and of course, thank them for being a customer.

Networking With Other Photographers: If you want your photography business to be successful, it is imperative that you make as many connections as possible. In particular, network with other photographers within your field. If you have a particular style of shooting, tell other photographers about it. On the same token, tell the next photographer you meet about the specific work you will be doing in the near future.