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shelby1997
05-12-2013, 6:56pm
Hi all, Im relatively new to photography. Im an avid photo taker, and frequently have to delete 2000 odd photos from my iphone. Occassionally I play with them, and do some modifications, print them, give them as presents, post on my facebook and make up slide shows. I've never thought I was particularly "good" but more being there at the right time.

What an amazing difference a good camera makes haha. Im learning a lot more and applying what i've learnt, and I hope Im improving.

My bff /cousin is a natural born photographer, and loves taking artistic shots of - well mainly my horses. I decided to branch this talent out, and push her to start a photography business by dragging her around to a whole lot of horse events. Well what we found is her passion is more portraits, and close ups of the horses, meawhile everyone wanted more action shots. So i picked up camera, and started fasttrack learning about sports photography.

I tracked down a website to set ourselves up on (www.secretwomensbusiness.smugmug.com (http://www.secretwomensbusiness.smugmug.com)) and have started.

So here we are , hopefully the beginning of successful photography business and if we could give up a day jobs and do this always, we would be very happy folks.

Anyway, as we are at the begining, Im hoping to gain advice on setting up, marketing and getting our name out there, websites printing and anything else people may think might help out these newbies.

Cheers Tina and Lisa

Kym
05-12-2013, 7:03pm
:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!

Kym
05-12-2013, 7:05pm
Also http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?73305-Becoming-a-Professional-Photographer

ricktas
05-12-2013, 7:07pm
Welcome. See you on the forums

waylib
05-12-2013, 8:44pm
Welcome Tina and Lisa. Enjoy your journey. There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum. Cant wait to see your first CC Post.

Wayne

Mark L
05-12-2013, 9:42pm
G'day Tina and Lisa.
You've found a good place to share, learn and help others.
A lot of people don't read these into threads, so don't be afraid to ask questions elsewhere on AP. Generally you'll get some good advice.
And posting photos and getting some feedback helps to improve your photography.

Wayne63
06-12-2013, 7:12am
Welcome to AP, enjoy the site and look forward to seeing some of your pics in the forums

Mary Anne
06-12-2013, 10:12am
Hello and Welcome to AP .. I think lots of us wish we could give up our day jobs and just shoot photos.
There is so much more than just pressing that shutter button and spending time on the computer doing post production if you want to start a Business.
A good link on #3 posted by Kym do have a read, and I will look forward to seeing what photos you post on the Forums.