Questions to Ask Before Starting a Photography Business

Posted: February 16, 2015

Breaking into the photography business on your own can be difficult, especially if unprepared. Knowing what to do versus what not to do can effect the success of your business. Don't jump into starting a new photography business without asking these three important questions.

3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Starting a Photography Business

I have met a lot of people who, upon getting their first DSLR, immediately want to start taking pics of their kids, their friends, some high school seniors, or maybe even a wedding. They want to dive headfirst into the deep end of the photography pool, even if they aren’t entirely sure what they are doing. For the record, I fully support this! Experience can be the best teacher of all, and even if the stakes are high like a wedding or graduation, I admire those who can throw caution to the wind and jump right in, even if they may be a bit unprepared. That sense of excitement and wonder, as well as a willingness to try new things and experiment with your equipment, is something that tends to wane as the years go by and so many cameras start gathering dust on closet shelves. It’s this sense of newness and enthusiasm that, in my opinion, is missing from some of the more seasoned photographic veterans that I visit with from time to time. However, if you are one of those individuals with a new camera who just can’t wait to start snapping photos of friends and family, and maybe even create a Facebook page for your new photography side project – I would advise you to pause and consider a few questions first. This will help ensure that you are getting your photography business started on the right foot and setting yourself up for long-term success, not just a few bucks on the side and some clicks to your website. 1. What does my client expect? “Wait a second,” you might be saying to yourself right now. “These people are my friends and family…not my clients!” Read the entire article 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Starting a Photography Business on Digital Photography School.