Steps to Take Before Becoming a Professional Photographer

Posted: January 27, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12183" align="alignright" width="460"] Image from digital-photography-school.com[/caption] Preparation, for any task, is necessary to ensure success. Preparing to become a professional photographer is no exception, and often requires more preparation. These four steps are necessary before becoming a professional photographer. Suzi Pratt, writer for Digital Photography School, shares what steps need to be taken to become a professional photographer.

4 Things You Must do BEFORE Becoming a Professional Photographer

Are you considering making the leap from being an amateur photographer to a professional? Join the club! There are many pro photographers today making a living off of the craft, but of course there are a fair number of challenges that come with the job. I’ve been a successful full-time professional photographer for two years now, and like most others, I have my share of things I wish I had done to prepare for the lifestyle. Here are four basic things that every aspiring professional photographer should do before they make the leap. 1. Determine what kind of professional photographer you want to be The most important thing you should carefully detail is what type of photographer you strive to be, and who is your ideal client. Do you want to shoot weddings and families, corporate events and head shots, or creative portraiture for editorial or advertising use? The answer to this question is crucial to help you identify if the market segment you choose is profitable, and if so, who is your target audience and how best to appeal to them to hire you. You wouldn’t market wedding photography services in the same way that you would sell corporate headshot services because your ideal client is different. Read the entire article 4 Things You Must do BEFORE Becoming a Professional Photographer on Digital Photography School.