I aim to turn my hobby of photography into a career. Do I use tunnel vision or train in a ‘fallback’ option?
I aim this question to photographic pros who know the industry. I’m an unskilled customer service lackey, early thirties, and I’d love to become a professional photographer at some point in the future. I studied a long while ago and I’m familiar with film based and digital photography, so my next move is to develop my own style, build a coherent portfolio and offer myself as an unpaid assistant for some industry knowledge.
My dilemma involves a chance that has recently arisen to train short term in bath refinishing on a very expensive course (cost in the thousands), which would hopefully guarantee a decent income and a chance to set my own hours whilst looking for openings in commercial photography. But in your experience, is a ‘fallback’ a waste of time? Do the real success stories just go all out for what they want, or doesn’t the industry work like that? For the cost of acquiring a ‘real world’ job skill I could buy a large format camera, a better computer and a pro scanner!
Have a “business plan” as your fall back.
Where will you market to? Whats your niche? Who will pay for your services? Do the research, if your plan stacks up go for it, if it dont then go from there.
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Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II $19.98 This DVD uses the same material as our original 580 EX/430 EX DVD. Demonstrations of Speedlite operations have been updated to show the 580 EX II/430 EX II models. Your new EX II Speedlite from Canon can be the most powerful accessory in your camera bag! Understanding how the Speedlite’s controls work is important, and this DVD takes you through its operations, step by step. Your host, Tim Mantoa… |
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Shoot Great Video with your Canon DSLR Camera (DVD) $29.99 REGION FREE DVD developed for new to intermediate photographers buying their first DSLR cameraIntended for the still photographer moving into video; learn skills and secrets to producing great videoCreates a solid understanding of the camera’s features and controls and helps to unleash its potentialSample subjects are: shutter priority aperture priority/depth of field focus alternatives metering a… |
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Digital Photography Unleashed: Capturing Wildly Great Pictures $24.95 Learn the basics of digital photography in Jim Miotke’s new DVD, “Digital Photography Unleashed: Capturing Wildly Great Photos”. This jam-packed DVD is over 2 hours long. Each of the four segments is just under a half hour, and helpful bonus materials are included as well. The four segments are:• Learning the Basics (with Andy the Mountain Lion)• Day at the Ranch (where we photograph h… |
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Learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Training Tutorials – 12 Hours $18.95 During this 12-hour Photoshop Elements 10 video training course, your instructor guides you step-by-step through the Photoshop Elements 10 interface and its enhanced features. Learn various tools and resources to correct and enhance your digital photographs. Your instructor will teach how to organize photos for easier management. Learn about new features, editing tools, making color adjustments an… |
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Learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Training Tutorials – 13 Hours $19.97 During this 13-hour Photoshop Elements 10 video training course, your instructor guides you step-by-step through the Photoshop Elements 10 interface and its enhanced features. Learn various tools and resources to correct and enhance your digital photographs. Your instructor will teach how to organize photos for easier management. Learn about new features, editing tools, making color adjustments an… |
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Learn Adobe Photoshop CS5 Software Training Tutorials $18.97 In Learn Adobe Photoshop CS5, you’ll learn everything from the basics to the most advanced features of this unrivaled photo and image editing program. Your trainer introduces you to Photoshop CS5 including starting your project and the various tools Photoshop offers. Learn basic photo correction, working with layers, masks and panels, and adding text. We’ll then teach some more advanced topics inc… |
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book $30.00 Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop CS5 choose Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press. The 14 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Photoshop CS5. In addition to learning the key elements of the Photoshop interface, this completely r… |
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David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography $17.54 “David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography” is perfect for those new to digital photography or those who just want to make sure they get the most out of their Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The book is a complete guide to this digital SLR camera, including how to utilize the amazing 21 megapixels of resolution, enhanced high-ISO performance, and many other features unique to the 5… |
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Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) $27.63 A complete Photoshop training package with book and DVD Photoshop is the worlds most popular image-editing software, with more than four million users worldwide. This full-color book and DVD work together to create an entire Photoshop training class that photographers, Web More… designers, and graphic designers can complete at their own pace. Thirteen lessons cover the features and capabilities … |
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Introduction to the Canon 5D Mark II ; vol. 1: Basic Controls Training DVD by Blue Crane Digital $14.77 Take great pictures with your Canon 5D Mark II! All you need is this training DVD and about 90 minutes, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.The Canon 5D is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls c… |
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Digital Photography (Paperback) $108.4 This comprehensive introduction to digital photography equips students with the cutting-edge skills and techniques required to produce great digital images. Thorough introductions to the camera and its controls, editing and image manipulation processes, and digital capture and output make this textbook ideal for introductory photography and photographic imaging courses in the digital age. |
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Short Course in Digital Photography, A (2nd Edition) $17.95 For introductory, one-semester courses devoted to digital photography. The London, Upton, Stone series has helped over 1,000,000 photography students capture their potential. After a very successful first edition, this second edition returnswith the most up-to-date industry knowledge. Modeled after the long-running and widely used A Short Course in Photography, a brief text which presents the medium entirely in itsmost updatedform. |
