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Thank You Brian...
For the encouraging words! I did not set out to do this to make money. But I've got people coming to me asking me to take pictures for them. I've done weddings, but that's usually been my gift to them. I thought I was pooping in high cotton when I photographed one of Dawn's co-workers wedding, and the office manager paid me for the developing to make it the office gift to them!Originally Posted by Kokopeli
With all the requests I'm getting (I've NEVER gone out looking, advertising, etc), it's to the point I've got to at least cover my expenses. Of course, I want to present myself in a professional manner (7 years as an Air Force Officer breeds Professionalism into you).
So last March I made up some business cards. I've now got a price list for reprints and enlargements, I'm working on a contract for shooting weddings, and I'm building a website. I'm glad I'm an amateur - I can only imagine how much work I'd have to do if I were a pro!
With all the requests I've been getting lately, I've got to at least charge what I've got into film and developing costs. If the requests continue, then I'm going to start charging something for my time. Minimum wage at least. If I get inundated, then I'm going to up my fee. I do this for FUN. I enjoy it. If it starts to cut into my off time, then I'm going to get some compensation.
As for making a little extra dough with your photography - I've seen your work - and you can make money from your photography! I know you can! There's a market out there. If the market is what you enjoy doing (I know you shoot landscapes), then you've got it made. If it's something you don't enjoy (weddings, family pets, whatever) then it's just work. There are lots of people more talented than me on PR that can help you get started. I'll be glad to offer any advice that I can, if you're that desperate. :-O
Thanks for the encouragement. Keep shooting buddy.
The Nikon Samurai
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