Which brand/digital camera is best for starting a portfolio/photography business?
I became interested in photography a few years back, but I never thought I could make enough money to pursue it as a full time career. I’ve recently fell into a little money and have decided that I’d like to go through with my previous plans of opening my own photography business. I’d like to spend this money on equipment instead of school, so I need a little help determining which camera’s would be best and which equipment I will need to make the best out of my business.
Which camera(s) would be best?
What equipment will be a necessity?
What other kinds of equipment would be good to have but not necessarily needed?
Which editing software is the best?
What kind of printers will I need?
Money is not an issue. I’d like the best of the best, high quality.
Thanks so much for your help!!
Photography can be very competitive in most areas. It will take knowledge in equipment, technique and business. I honestly have to tell you that I believe you are getting ahead of yourself. If you are thinking of opening a business and you don’t even know what type of camera to get, that tell me you need to re-think. First off, you must take some classes and learn about techniques, lighting, posing, etc. For a person to take you seriously, you need to build a portfolio and classes can help you do that. If you really don’t want to do the school route (and it doesn’t have to be a 4 year degree at all), then you should get a job with a photographer and look at it as on the job training. You’ll learn about cameras, settings, lighting, working with people, and the business part.
Good luck. You seem really interested in this career, but you just need the background.
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