Little Wet Dog Photography

As part of our commitment to give back… The Little Wet Dog is starting a series of articles on business development. Topics will include things like how to start your own photography business, how to be successful in the photography industry, getting to know your clients, what type of equipment do I need to start my own at home photography studio etc. We hope to become your number resource for photography tips of the trade! Happy clicking!CLICK ON ANY OF THE HOTLINKED ITEMS BELOW FOR A DETAILED ARTICLE …

   
The Little Wet Dog on starting a photography business

1. Know why you want to do this?
2. Know the basics of photography
3. Be true to yourself – are you committed to this?
4. Make sure your family is prepare for this
5. Get a really good and really honest IT consultant
6. Get a really good and really honest web designer and hosting service
7. Find a community to belong to
8. Freely talk about your new trade
9. Make time for yourself
10. Write about your passion
11. Donate your time and give back
12. Find good models
13. Learn the virtue of patience
14. You ARE a photographer! Never forget that
15. Work with an expert in the field.
16. Don’t expect to make high end profits overnight – it takes work
17. Learn business – you will only spend about 20% of your time as a photographer
18. Learn about the different kinds of photographer niches
19. Pick a focus and stick to it – become the best 
20. Make connections and keep connections and networks going 
21. Smile more
22. Make sure your business is recession proof
23. Learn to know what your clients need and give them suggestions
24. Give back and donate to those less fortunate
25. Learn customer service