How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business, 4th [Paperback]

Kenn Oberrecht (Author)

Book Description

Series: Home-Based Business Series | Publication Date: August 2002

From estimating start-up costs and outfitting a darkroom to staying profitable once in business, this completely updated and revised guide includes the author's experiences and advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. His handy worksheets, quizzes, and checklists serve as practical steps toward achieving this dream.

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From the Back Cover

Do you love to take photographs? Do you tote your camera wherever you go? Now you can realize your dream of working from your home at something you'd enjoy - a home-based photography business.
Author Kenn Oberrecht shares his experiences and down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business, from estimating your start-up costs and outfitting your darkroom to staying profitable once you're in business. Use his handy worksheets, quizzes, and checklists as practical steps toward achieving your dream.
Whether you want to earn your living as a portrait photographer, photojournalist, or product photographer - or be the most versatile photographer in your community - this guide will put you on the path to building your own home-based business.
Learn all about honing your photography skills, working out of your home, buying the right computer equipment, pricing your services, getting paid and marketing your business on the Web. (profit-and-loss worksheet, cash-flow projection worksheet, sample invoice and statement, sample model release form, sample news release, production/sales/income report, extensive resource listing)

About the Author

Kenn Oberrecht is the author of over two dozen books, and has written for such magazines as Modern Photography, Sports Illustrated, and The Writer. He has taught both photography and writing at the university level, and is currently a freelance photographer and writer working out of his home in Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 4th edition (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762724838
• ISBN-13: 978-0762724833
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The bible for a small photography business., September 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: HOW TO START A HOME-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I have read several books on starting and operating a small business. This is the only one I've found that covers the business of photography exclusively. It starts from scratch and guides the reader through every step, including an in-depth chapter on writing a business plan. It includes many samples of contracts and various business forms and even points you in the right direction to finding them. I would not have had the courage to strike out on my own if I had not read this book.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too general for a starter like me, November 5, 2003

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Thomas J. Wu "TJ Wu" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business, 4th (Paperback)

It's a good read but one might not get much out of the whole book. With a little research on the internet, this book renders useless; besides, the advices are very dated. Try E R Lilley's book better.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is, April 29, 2002

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B. Summer "gandalfstormcrow" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business (Paperback)

If you already know a lot about management and/or business in general, don't bother. Little specific to photography is in here. I am a majager and have a degree from ASU's business college, so this wasn't all that helpful. If your background isn't like mine, or you need a refresher though, this may be an excellent title for you.