If you have decided to take your passion for photography one step further, you may be wondering how to build a freelance business. There are several things to keep in mind as you get ready to “go professional”.

You never get another chance to make a first impression—establish yourself early as a professional. That means putting your best work out there for everyone to see. You can design a website with a gallery of your best photos. Publish only the highest quality photos with superior supporting scenery or highly effective photo backgrounds. A few other tips for catapulting yourself into the photo biz are listed below.

Opening a photography studio, whether out of your home or in a separate space, is a great way to practice your hobby or start up a new business. You have the benefits of working with people, creating lasting memories, and practice what you love, all in a comfortable environment. There are many reasons for studio photography, including portrait sittings, product shots or just as a hobby.

Photography backdrops are an important asset to every photographer’s business. Knowing how to care for your backdrops will increase the life and quality of your investment. Some backdrops are machine washable, some require just sponge cleaning and others are expendable. Here are our comments and suggestions of how to care for your backdrops.

  Many people love having professional looking photos of their pets, and for good reason. Pets are great subjects for photography, but most are not used to photo shoots; growing accustomed to the studio lights and camera can take plenty of time, repetition, and patience. Try some of these tips to make sure your shoot goes well!

The use of headshot photography is more prominent and highly favored than any other technique in the industry. It is essential that professional photographers learn how to produce the best possible headshots for their clients during every shoot. The following five tips will help ensure that your subjects look their best in their headshots every time.

Being a seasoned photographer with years of professional experience is not necessarily a prerequisite to capturing beautiful, professional looking photos. Even the newest of photographers can capture breathtaking, award-winning photographs. Photography is a hands-on learning experience and practice makes perfect, but a few tips from the experts cannot hurt either.

A  white backdrop can highlight nearly any subject… But when used incorrectly, it can become a blown out or underexposed nightmare with significant technical errors. While using a white photo background, certain steps should be taken to maximize the quality of your image.