Win Commissions
Selling usage rights for images is a good place to start because the buyer knows exactly what he’s getting. It doesn’t matter how little experience you might have or how many mistakes you’ve made in the past as long as that one picture turned out right; image buyers are less interested in consistency than composition. That isn’t true when it comes to commissioning photographers. It’s rare, although not impossible, for a magazine to commission to a non-professional photographer so editorial photography shouldn’t be a prime focus. It’s a field that was always competitive and now even more so. Instead, you can look at winning commission for events and portraits.
Portraits should be the easier of the two. You can build a portfolio with the help of friends, family and even actors and models looking for free headshots. Have them sign model releases and you could even use the shoot to build your stock portfolio. More importantly, you’ll have a collection of photos that show hesitant leads how their images will turn out.
The usual route for professional event photographers begins with an assistantship, something that may be harder to win for an enthusiast with a full-time job. Alternatives that photographers have used include shooting friends’ weddings as a gift, and even pitching for low-budget gigs on Craigslist.
Although some event photographers are willing to outsource their work talented part-timers, they’re relatively rare. And because event photography means shooting when the client needs the pictures taken rather than when you have the time and inclination to pull out your camera, it may not be the best move for many non-professionals.
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