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blklacquer
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:17 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| i like photography as a hobby but have no qualifications in the subject. I would like to become a freelance wedding photographer but am unsure of the best way to go about it. are online courses any good? and how long would it take to become a successful photographer?thanks |
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danashelchan
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:55 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| Advertise on gumtree and offer to do a few free. Build a portfolio, then make a site showing your work and what services you offer |
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kriketk
Joined: 02 Nov 2007
Posts: 13
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:33 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| you will need experience and a good reputation, also a portfolio of examples of work. Why not get a job or volunteer for part time work at a local photographers to get this experience. Also you could take pictures of friends weddings (not the main photographer) and get experience this way. Then you could think about setting up your own business later |
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JamieF
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:11 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| You need to learn to take sharply focused, well lit photographs. You will need a pro level camera and lighting equipment. Take some photography courses or workshops.Try to find an established wedding photographer who needs an assistant. Tell him/her what you want to do and offer to work for little money in exchange for training.Good luck. |
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Bella
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| First join the PPA http://www.ppa.comThere you you will find a lot of support and knowledge which are very important in your field. They also have contests which hone your photography skills. Moreover they have a group insurance which you will need in order to run a business. You will be able to get a much better rate than getting it on your own. Good luck |
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jennababe_685044
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| Yeah free work is the best way to go for sure. Wedding photographers are really well trained, especially with people skills. To be honest that's my version of Hell, wedding photography. I wouldn't do it for a million bucks. You have so much pressure on your shoulders. Weddings are pretty crazy anyway, but that amount of pressure isn't for me.Start slow, even do portraits of friends if you can. Because remember if anything goes wrong your career is so over. |
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frank
Joined: 21 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:06 am Post subject: how do i become a freelance wedding photographer ? |
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| Atom 74 speaks with GREAT wisdom... "To be honest that's my version of Hell, wedding photography. I wouldn't do it for a million bucks. You have so much pressure on your shoulders. Weddings are pretty crazy anyway, but that amount of pressure isn't for me".I have built a smalll business on wedding photography, but after about 3 years of it, I feel as above. I do very high quality work, people love it... but I just cannot deal with the pressure any longer. Plus I think if I have to photo one more couple stuffing cake in each other's mouths I will scream. Art it is not, ... or least not much of it. I will be ending the wedding thing after this year and doing what I love with photography... portraits and fine art.steve |
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