Photoshop User | Learn Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Digital Photography | NAPP Shannon Holden Photography » ... because Life goes by in a blink. I was doing some archive maintenance tonight and found myself browsing through some of last year’s sessions. My poor blog was so neglected last year, and I had so many sessions I wanted to share and then let time run away from me. Shame on me! So, I thought … why not share them now? After all, isn’t fun to look back and see just how much our kids can change in a year? Lastly, my clients know that I always encourage Mom and Dad to pose together for a few images. Much love, Shannon Weddings Jasmine Star Blog Home Weddings Engagements Featured In Personal Photography Videos Business How To Gear About Website Contact Category: Weddings View All Posts Lake Arrowhead Wedding : Alexandria+Martin Vintage Wedding Inspiration at a Warehouse How to Organize Family Portraits at a Wedding Featured : The Knot Magazine How to Find Your Wedding Photographer Favorite Wedding Photos of the Year Rancho Las Lomas Wedding : Krissi + Clark Year in Review : 2013 Four Seasons Las Vegas Wedding : Laura+Jace Marion Davies Wedding : Malibu Nautical Inspiration International Love : Samantha + Thomas FAQ : Tips for Photographing a Bridal Party Terranea Resort Wedding : Kristin+Quintan Are You Looking for a Wedding Photographer? Bacara Resort Wedding : Brittany+Ahdev San Francisco City Hall Elopement : Christine+Paul Colonial Williamsburg Wedding: Stephanie+Jaeson Kunde Winery Wedding : Sandra + Alex Hummingbird Nest Ranch Wedding: Jackie+Marcus Sodo Park Seattle Wedding Inspiration Royal Hawaiian Hotel Wedding : Marissa+Jeremy
How to start a photography business | Rosh Sillars Starting a photography business is big step. Please listen to this warning. Having family and friends hire you and tell you your photography is great is not reason enough to go out on your own full-time. How will you know when the time is right? When people in your circle, family and friends refer you to people outside your circle. This is a sign of trust. For some people, starting part-time is the right answer. The first thing you need to understand is what you are about to do is start a real business. Decide what type of photography you wish to focus on and who would be interested in hiring you or purchasing your images. Add up all your expected expenses. Don’t be the cheap photographer. Make sure you keep a list of your rates easily accessible so you will properly estimate all projects. Develop your branding style and look. You must have a website. Make it easy to do business with you. Contracts are important to protect you and your clients. People are the secret to your success. Rosh
Cost of Doing Business Calculator Below is a list of annual and annualized expenses you must account for as an independent visual communicator. Each line item is initially filled out with a sample value for the category ( shown in grey, and italics ). . Many who are new to independent photography may find these figures high. Some business plans include additional line items. Office and/or Studio As a photojournalist you may work from your home (or car). If you share space for work and living, estimate what percentage of the space you devote to your business. If you rent out to others your studio or office facilities (such as an editing suite), or if you charge clients for use of your space, either subtract that income from the total in this category or add it to your non-assignment income. Phone (cell and/or landline) If you have separate personal and business lines (which accountants recommend), this is easy. Photo/Video/Audio Equipment and Accessories Technology is constantly advancing and equipment wears out or breaks.