3/12/2011

Creating Your Own Online Photography Business

By Dan Feildman


Digital camera's have become the modern aged tool which has turned hobbyists into professionals with the click of a button. No longer are we dependent on film and photo processing. With digital technology we have the leisure of in-built memory cards, batteries and accessories that allow us to capture incredible photos with instant gratification. With a simple click of the shutter you can create a viable income which was impossible a few years ago. If you are interested in turning your photography hobby into a viable income here are some tips on how you can easily make around $200 - $2000 weekly from your digital photographs.

First of all, it is not mandatory to possess extra-ordinary skills to be a genuine photographer to sell your pictures. However, it is important to produce excellent quality pictures to market them for sale. Search for spots where people would pay you to get their impressionable pictures clicked, like, functions, parades, concerts, award functions, tourist attractions etc. These places are hot spots for budding photographers like you. So, never hit for these places without your business cards and portfolio. Click their pictures and put up on file sharing services or on the stock photography sites where people can easily view your work and download it.

Another opportunity is to sell your photos to online postcard and greeting cards sites. Since the trend has moved away from paper cards to electronic cards this business has boomed. Popular occasions such as Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, name christening, etc. always need photos to accompany them. To get started in this business is difficult however if you have a creative approach to the occasion you will definitely get your photos noticed. Once you have been accepted into this field you will have more work than you can handle.

Take advantage of today's busy schedules. Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint will help you create slide shows of your work which can add to the specialty of the occasion. Consider those business who use PowerPoint presentations on a regular basis. Approach them with your portfolio containing your sample work and business card.

Sell your photographs to stock photography agencies. These websites stock photographs on humans, events, unique gestures, nature etc clicked by photographers and market them for sale. The advantage offered by these agencies is that they are popularly visited by interested buyers like advertisers, web designers etc who download impressive pictures for free. Photographers get a fixed commission for every download of their pictures.

Contact potential consumers like car dealers, salon owners, insurance companies, property dealers, who often require freelance photographers for taking pictures. Introduce then with your impressive portfolio and business card whenever you visit them.

Creativity and quality is the key to success. You can use your skills and dedication to your advantage to create an incredible income.




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