{"id":4168,"date":"2023-02-10T10:46:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T10:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/?p=4168"},"modified":"2023-02-10T10:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T10:47:10","slug":"become-a-professional-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/entertainers\/become-a-professional-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Professional Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Succeeding as a professional photographer is about far more than having a natural aptitude for taking good photographs; there are numerous other skills and resources you\u2019ll need to consider and plan for too.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" id=\"hs-cta-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3811420\/c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3811420\/c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38.png\"  alt=\"&gt;&gt; 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Being an expert behind the camera is not enough; you\u2019ll need to be friendly, patient and flexible to put your subjects at ease and gain their cooperation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget that you will also need these skills for networking, promoting your business and interacting interact with potential clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality photographic equipment doesn\u2019t come cheap, but you don\u2019t need to buy everything at the outset.&nbsp;&nbsp;In fact, this could well turn out to be a costly mistake as you may end up purchasing expensive items you rarely use.&nbsp;&nbsp;Initially, you should need only basic equipment; it\u2019s better to buy extra items as and when you find you have a regular use for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;To keep costs down, you might want to consider renting some items until you\u2019re sure they justify the financial outlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basic equipment when starting out:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Camera<\/li><li>Camera bag<\/li><li>Tripod<\/li><li>Lenses<\/li><li>Lighting<\/li><li>Batteries<\/li><li>Memory cards<\/li><li>Editing software<\/li><li>Computer \/ laptop<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.26.55-1024x760.png\" alt=\"photographer gear \" class=\"wp-image-4170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.26.55-1024x760.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.26.55-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.26.55-768x570.png 768w, 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completion dates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a niche<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a professional photographer doesn\u2019t mean that you are, or should be, an expert in every different style of photography.&nbsp;&nbsp;Instead, you should select a niche that you enjoy and build on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to find your niche is to try out different types of photography.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experimenting with different genres will help you to figure out what it is you love doing the most.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once you know what you\u2019re passionate about, you can focus on honing your skills within that niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential niches:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fashion photography<\/li><li>Weddings \/ event photography<\/li><li>Family photography<\/li><li>Stock images<\/li><li>Portrait photography<\/li><li>Landscape photography<\/li><li>Photojournalism<\/li><li>Nature \/ wildlife photography<\/li><li>Food<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24-1024x728.png\" alt=\"computer screen with pictures\" class=\"wp-image-4171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24-1536x1092.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083552\/Screenshot-2023-02-10-at-11.27.24.png 1570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing your new venture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating an online portfolio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every professional photographer needs a portfolio to showcase their skills and attract new clients.\u00a0\u00a0When setting up your portfolio, it\u2019s important to choose pictures that will appeal to your potential clients.\u00a0\u00a0If, for example, your niche is wedding photography, stick to photos that demonstrate your skill in that area.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your very best photographs and vary your images.\u00a0\u00a0Try to see your portfolio from the perspective of your clients; they need to see your work, but too many pictures can leave them feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selecting a portfolio building website:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out and have a limited budget, price is probably your most important consideration.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, you should also ask yourself how user-friendly a website is, both from your own perspective and that of your clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What to include:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best photographs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An About Me page with a small photograph to engage visitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A price list&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact details and links to your social media profiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your logo and brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from your website, you will also need a presence on one or more social media platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram is an especially useful platform for photographers as its visual format means your photos take centre stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Facebook business page is also worth considering as it looks professional while offering additional ways for you to reach out to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join a professional body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These organisations offer members various benefits such as competitions, qualifications, mentoring, a listing in their online directories and annual conventions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional bodies:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Royal Photographic Society (RPS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Association of Photographers (AOP)<\/li><li>British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP)&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Photographic Society (NPS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each society has different requirements for joining and most charge an annual fee.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, belonging to a respected professional body is well worth the outlay as it reassures potential customers and is also a great way of networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn about contracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing a written contract is an essential part of becoming a professional photographer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A contract prepares the way for a professional business transaction and leaves much less scope for mistakes and misunderstandings as your client knows exactly what they are getting and what it will cost them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Free contracts are widely available online and are a very useful tool if you\u2019re just starting out, although they may need tweaking to suit your business model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Register your photography business&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In all the excitement of starting a new venture, it\u2019s imperative that you don\u2019t forget to notify HMRC, or Revenue, that you are starting a new business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, you\u2019ll need to register as a sole trader if you earn (or expect to earn) more than \u00a31000 from self-employment during the tax year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Legally, you are required to register by 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October following the end of the tax year in which you became self-employed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a sole trader involves paying tax through self-assessment and requires you to keep a record of your income and expenditure and submit a self-assessment tax return each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;This applies whether you are liable to pay tax on your profits or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland, you must register as self-employed if your net income is above \u20ac5000, and you will be required to submit an annual tax return called a Form 11.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will of course want to take a more in-depth look at many of the topics we\u2019ve covered as they are intended as a starting point only.\u00a0\u00a0Nevertheless, we hope you\u2019ve found this article useful and wish you every success as you journey towards becoming a professional photographer<strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that while the advice regarding HMRC \/ Revenue is 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