Breaking into Wedding Photography & What Do You Charge

If you’re just starting out in the Wedding Photography Business, one of the first questions people will ask you-what do you charge? Yikes! Pros know what to charge and are very familiar answering this question and they have an extensive portfolio to prove their worth. If you’re just starting out, you have neither. The main thing to remember is whether they’re family, friend, or foe- Breathe. Ask questions about their big day, what their needs are, and let them feel comfortable with you. If you’re just starting out and you don't have a lot of work, so you will need to be extremely reasonable. Ask what they were planning to spend on photography services and discuss whether they want photos, CD copyright release, Bride and Groom books, etc. Once you establish this information - under quote. Basically, give them more with no large profit margin. As time goes on you will be able to increase your prices, but know your market especially in this economic climate.

Just starting out in the Photo Business

If you’re just starting out in the Photography Business, it can be quite overwhelming. You may love taking pictures and think it’s something you really enjoy. That's great because you should love what you do. How many of us have that opportunity. As you start moving through the motions, you start to realize there's a lot to know. It is especially, difficult if you have to learn the world of photography from beginning to end creatively and technically. Now you have to buy the right equipment. You need to pay for this ever increasing improved, but sometimes very expensive gear. Oh wait, remember it's a business. Don't you want to make money? Isn't this the point of thinking about either part time extra money of full throttle? You need to decide what Genre, when, where, and how are very important choices in the end result. There are so many courses and information where do you start. Of course, you start at the beginning, but the problem is where the starting line. I think I will be able to help with that. Photography can be very satisfying and at the same time aggravating. Stick with it and stay tuned....