Photography Backdrops And Stands
5 Easy Steps to Starting Your Own Photography Business
1. Decide on a business structure:
The first thing you’ll need to do is decide how you want your business to be structured. Your choices are Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Subchapter S Corporation and Limited Liability Company. I recommend starting as a sole proprietorship because it is the easiest and least expensive.
2. Get a DBA & Tax Resale Certificate:
You’ll need a DBA (Doing Business As) if you want to name your business something other than your name. Getting a Tax Resale Certificate allows you to charge your clients sales tax. You will also need it when purchasing products for resale to your clients.
3. Purchase equipment:
You really don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to start your business. In fact, you could very well get started with only a manual camera and nothing else. All you have to do is shoot your sessions outdoors with nature as your backdrop. A couple of other basic things that are recommended are things most people already have anyway: a computer and printer.
4. Get insurance:
You should always do everything you can to make your equipment safe for those being photographed, by using sturdy backdrop stands and instructing adults about not allowing their children to touch your lighting equipment. But as careful as you are, accidents still do happen. It is important to have insurance for your business to protect yourself in case anyone ever gets injured during one of your sessions. You will also want insurance to cover your equipment in case it gets damaged.
5. Start Marketing:
You can start with a simple display in a local business, for example displaying cards or brochures in a florist or bridal shop. To find businesses to display your information, think about where people in your target market shop. Approach the owners about setting up a display in return for a free session.
That’s really all there is to it! You’ll probably add more equipment and continue to develop your marketing plan through the years, but the important thing is to just get started and go from there.
About the Author
Angela Griffin is a photographer and owner of Angela’s Portraits in Denton, Texas, which is now in its 6th year! Photography is Angela’s passion, particularly photographing babies and children. To view her portfolio and get portrait session information, visit her website at http://www.angelas-portraits.com. Angela is also the founder of http://www.photomarketingsuccess.com and author of the course Marketing Magic for Children’s Portrait Photography. Angela invites you to stop by http://www.photomarketingsuccess.com for free information on starting your own business, marketing it for success and lots of other resources for portrait photographers.
|
|
Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Backdrop stand Kit Photography Set $98.97 |
|
|
Backdrop Stand Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Kit Photography Set $83.90 |
|
|
Backdrop Stand Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Kit Photography Set $83.90 |
|
|
Backdrop Stand Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Kit Photography Set $83.90 |
|
|
Backdrop Stand Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Kit Photography Set $83.90 |
|
|
Chroma Key Green Screen with Black and White Backdrop stand Kit Photography Set $16.50 |
|
|
Smith Victor 20 X 40 Set of 5 Background Cloth Sweeps for LB-20 Light Tent $14.95 A 20″ x 40″ Rainbow Set of 5 Smith Victor Background Cloth Sweeps for the LB-14 Shooting Tent. These sweeps have a velvet like appearance and cover back & bottom of shooting surface. Pack includes one each of ruby red, sky blue, medium grey, midnight black, & snow white…. |
|
|
Sweet 16 Cheetah Print Photo Booth Backdrop $94.70 Celebrate in style with our Sweet 16 Cheetah Print Party Supplies! Personalized free of charge and available in all of today’s hottest colors, these animal print birthday decorations have everything your “Sweet 16″ girl will need to make her celebration stand out above the rest! Because each piece is sold individually, you’ll be able to customize your look even further by mixing and matching all t… |
|
|
New Backdrop Stand10x13 Muslin Black White Green Red Still Shot 2TM Professional Series 10′ x 13′ Cotton Muslin (Red Black Green and White) with Stand Genuine Still Shot 2 TM Equipment Factory Direct Professional Series Muslin Combo Set This COMBO SET is designed to save you money by combining 3 items into 1 shipment. And this kit is Awesome. Meaning we added 10′ x 13′ with this set. If the larger 10′ x 13′ muslins are preferred or to purchase in… |
|
|
Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash $15.92 This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of “auto” to get the images they want when natural light isn’t enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting possibilities of artificial light. In his trademar… |
|
|
Deluxe Tabletop Lighted Photo Studio $69.95 Professional photo shoots… from your own home! Tabletop Lighted Photo Studio Kit! This portable Photo Studio provides pro-quality photos from your home, office or on-location. Just the thing for your home business or on-line store. 16 3/4″ cube Diffusion Box delivers uniform illumination without glare or harsh shadows. Folds flat for easy storage; Switch-out light and dark backgrounds for best c… |
|
|
Cheaplights 6 PCS 3.75 Spring Clamps $2.49 These nylon clips grip the background paper or grip the background cloth to the backdrop stand. These nylon clips are easy to use and may grip anything, thickness reaches 30m/m thick. 1 bag of 6pcs… |
|
|
PBL SANDBAG HEAVYDUTY SADDLEBAG DESIGN 4 BAGS HOLDS 20LBS OF SAND NEW by PBL $18.49 YOU CANNOT PURCHASE A BETTER QUALITY SANDBAG ANYWHERE AT THIS PRICE. WE GUARANTEE IT. This is a set of 4 professional heavy duty sand bags. Their unique saddlebag design can be draped over or clamped onto light stand legs, or to boom arms to provide extra stability. With dual 10 1/4″ x 9 1/4″ interior compartments, these heavy duty bags can be filled and emptied over and over again with sand, g… |
|
|
CowboyStudio Photography/Video Studio Triple Lighting Kit with 10ft x 12ft Black, White and Green Muslins Backdrops and Background Support System with Case $121.99 Complete photo studio easy set up, includes continuous triple lighting set, 3 muslin backdrops, and the portable support system. Daylight balanced bulbs: Do Not Be Fooled By the cheap bulbs, our bulbs have been serving U.S for almost 7 years. It is UL, CE listed and Energy Star. These high-output daylight balanced compact fluorescent bulbs are ideally suited for digital photography. They also have… |
|
|
Creative E.v.i.l. Photography (Paperback) $37.98 When it comes to cameras, E.V.I.L. is good!  E.V.I.L. stands for Electronic-Viewfinder, Interchangeable-Lens–and it`s the most innovative, hottest, and stylish type of camera to hit the photography market in the past five years. Hip amateurs and professionals alike are snatching these cameras up, and this book is tailored specifically to today`s trend-setting users. Creative E.V.I.L. Photography highlights the unique advantages offered by these mirrorless cameras, including incredible image quality despite their small size, more discreet street shooting, and great HD video. With this specialized guide in hand, photographers will easily exploit the unique characteristics of their new equipment. |
|
|
Digital Portrait Photography (Paperback) $28.38 Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career! |
|
|
Tabletop Photography (Hardcover) $33.91 Imagine capturing stunning, professional-looking product shots without needing a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units. This book teaches all the steps for creating your own tabletop photography studio. Affordable compact flashes offer a number of creative lighting options within your tabletop studio; and the appropriate lighting and backdrop, and the creative use of your camera`s features are key to a perfect image. Author Cyrill Harnischmacher guides you through a variety of exposure and lighting techniques, and covers how to achieve excellent results using compact flash units. Whether you wish to capture product images for use in print or on the web, or you want to improve your photos for personal use, this book will provide you with everything you need to know to get great results. Topics include:Lighting Setups Reflectors, Diffusors, and Accessories Soft Boxes and Umbrellas Strobe Flashes Combining Long Exposures with Flashlights Multi-Flash Exposures Composition and Arrangements Creating Backdrops Product Photography Smoke, Fog, and Special Effects Food Photography and much more… |
