What it Takes to Go from Hobbyist to Full-time Photographer
Taking your photography hobby to a place where you actually make a good living takes a lot of work. But if you do it the right way, you will have a FUN, life-changing and exciting ride!
1. You have PASSIONYou LOVE photography so much that it's ALL you think about. Your camera is your baby and the only thing you want for Christmas is a new lens!
2. You are WILLING to do the workYou are willing to put a minimum of 10-15 hours a week into learning, creating, and building your business.
You can build your business while you still keep your day job.
3. You LOVE to learn new thingsAs the owner of a photography business, you need to master a lot more than the camera. You must be willing to learn how to design your blog, run a Facebook page, connect with clients and so much more-it's an entire business and lifestyle to embrace and enjoy.
4. You know your strengthsOne of the keys to success in the photography industry is to choose a niche, a passion that you combine with photography.
If you love dogs, for example, and know everything about them, you might want to consider specializing in dog portraits. If you are the master of cake baking and love decorating cakes, you might want to consider specializing in photographing pastry. The possibilities are endless!
5. Build relationships with clients AND like-minded photographersIf you truly want to grow your business, take your time to connect with people. Show your support, write comments, cheer, be positive and say "THANK YOU" when people care about you and take their time to like your work. Be nice and give people a reason to care.
6. Walk through your FEARSThe true goal is to ACT, despite the fear you are feeling. Ninety-percent of the time, fear is just thoughts running through your mind, and has nothing to do with reality.
YOU deserve the best of the best. Now go for it!
21. If you truly want to grow your business, you are supposed to ________.
A.seek support from people around | B.form positive connections with people |
C.give some good reasons for your work | D.care more about your clients' new work |
22. Which is necessary to build photography business according to the passage?
A.Spend your major time taking photos. | B.Make photography your full-time job. |
C.Try to make full use of your advantages. | D.Get a lesson from your fearful experience. |
23. What is the purpose of this passage?
A.To provide information for business starters. |
B.To analyze the advantages of photographing. |
C.To show the basic qualities of a photographer. |
D.To encourage people to take up photographing. |