Some people want to act, others want to write, yet others want to paint or sculpt. For us, of course, it’s photography. Now, we won’t get into how you got to this point because what you really want to know is:

HOW DO I BECOME A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?

Apart from the obvious need to become a photographer, the remainder of the process is anything but obvious. Some of the factors to consider are:

  • How will I get clients?
  • What should I charge for my services?
  • How will I collect payment?
  • What equipment will I need to get started?
  • How long until I see profits?
  • Will I need a website?
  • Am I crazy?
The last one is a judgement call, but all other questions are problems every professional photographer faces when starting their career. While the internet is certainly rife with all types of photography information, not all of it is good and, quite honestly, most of it is crap.
Here are some helpful web sources to get you started:
  • Digital Pro Talk - David Ziser’s blog is an on-going, Monday - Friday behemoth of a blog with tips and advice on everything from equipment to marketing and networking. 
  • Joe McNally’s blog- McNally, the world-famous freelance photographer, occupies his blog with, well, an assortment of things, let’s say. Sure, he goes off on rants more often than not but they’re funny rants. His napkin schematics - where he details the position and angles of some of his amazing pictures - are always worth a look.
  • Photoshop Insider - Scott Kelby, the best selling author and authority on Photoshop, is perhaps the biggest photography, internet-based resource out there. Covering everything from cameras, lighting equipment, software, books and the occasional bad joke, Kelby’s posts are also a valuable source on upcoming camera and software technologies.
  • Strobist - David Hobby’s Strobist blog debunks and demystifies the flash (strobe). An intimidating light source for the beginner, the Strobist site is a wonderful resource towards understanding and appreciating this small and extremely versatile source of light. 
While all of these are excellent sources, we will also discuss and explore in this blog ways to actually get you “there.” From starting your website, optimizing it (SEO for photographers) to basic poses for small and large groups to exploring alternate sources of revenue as a photographer, Photo Commando will take you there!

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