nononadanope
Senior Member
Okay first off, I'm not ready to start a photography business just yet. I still need to improve my skills. However there is one thing I've always wanted to ask and it's been bothering me for awhile so I figured I would just ask other photographers...
For those starting out, how do you find clients? I should mention that I want to mainly focus on automotive photography including automotive racing if possible. Another area I would like to do is architectural photography and also some still-life.
I would go national and not just be a local photographer. Thought I would mention that.
I know having a website is a must along with a good assortment of photographs but I also know that other users finding that site may be difficult if they don't know you.
I know that having a Facebook page and Twitter account is a good idea as well.
Would it be best to offer free photo shoots at first? To get more photographs for the portfolio. Maybe make an ad somewhere? Any tips or ideas would be helpful but as I mentioned, I'm not ready to start a business yet.
For those starting out, how do you find clients? I should mention that I want to mainly focus on automotive photography including automotive racing if possible. Another area I would like to do is architectural photography and also some still-life.
I would go national and not just be a local photographer. Thought I would mention that.
I know having a website is a must along with a good assortment of photographs but I also know that other users finding that site may be difficult if they don't know you.
I know that having a Facebook page and Twitter account is a good idea as well.
Would it be best to offer free photo shoots at first? To get more photographs for the portfolio. Maybe make an ad somewhere? Any tips or ideas would be helpful but as I mentioned, I'm not ready to start a business yet.