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The Photographer's Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business [Paperback]

Vik Orenstein
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Book Description

February 16, 2010 1582975728 978-1582975726 2
Make Money Doing What You Love





The Photographer's Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business, Second Edition is an all-in-one resource full of practical advice to successfully start or maintain your business. Experienced photographer, studio owner, and photography teacher Vik Orenstein provides you with the skills you need for every aspect of your photography career. Whether you're just starting out, are looking to revamp an existing business, or have been in the business for years, find out how to make the most of every photo you take.





In this revised edition, you'll learn how to:





  • Harness the power of digital photography

  • Target your audience through online marketing

  • Find your niche (or shift to a new one)

  • Craft a solid business plan

  • Network professionally with other photographers

  • Showcase and price your work

  • Get support from accountants and lawyers

  • Create a strategic path for your business at every stage

  • And more!




Orenstein and other photographers from a variety of specialties give you firsthand insight into the many facets of this evolving field. In addition to more than 100 color photos, you'll find the know-how and encouragement you need to successfully build your portfolio and your career.

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About the Author

A photographer, author and teacher, Vik Orenstein has owned and operated Kidcapers Portraits and Tiny Acorn Portrait Studio for twenty years. She has shot for such commercial clients as Nikon, Pentax, Microsoft, and 3M. She teaches the art of photography online at betterphoto.com. Her Websites include: vikorensteinphotography.com, www.vikskidcapers.com, and www.omgphotography.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Writer's Digest Books; 2 edition (February 16, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582975728
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582975726
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money June 28, 2011
By GS
Format:Paperback
This book took a long time to read, since it was exceptionally boring. Not to mention the constant typos and spelling errors all over the place (was this book even proof-read before press?? Sheesh! I eventually lost count.). The book doesn't really tell you how to start a business. All it really is a book full of the author's own photos along with countless interviews with other established photogs (mostly if not all Minneapolis-based) and some of their own photos. I read it all the way thru, hoping to find some insight on how to start my own business, but it never came. Just general things about the business itself and how people got in the photog business, and the authors own stories about hers. It seems to be more geared toward owning a studio since the author has 2 studios herself.
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great starting point! June 24, 2010
Format:Paperback
I'm in the process of starting my own business but I didn't know where to start. This book has given me direction. I recommend it to anyone starting a photography business that simply needs to know "How do I do this?" The interviews are great because you see how others started but also how opinions differ between photographers/business owners.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book that gets the the good stuff! January 18, 2011
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Great book to inspire that inner business in yourself! Most of the book is first hand stories about how to start a photography business by photographers around the U.S. Great read and really motivates you while also teaching you from those who have had the previous "uh oh" experiences!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Excellent book for photographers for all demographics! Recommended to all fellow friends/photographers who is looking for a little money on the side and starting a business...
Published 2 months ago by Mao Vang
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough info
I read this book and felt like I still needed more info. It was a good read but lacking in information. I still need to buy more books to help me open my business.
Published 3 months ago by J. L Walkuski
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
came on time and was great price. we love to purchase things off amazon because now we don't have to go out in the cold.
Published 4 months ago by Mikelvi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shape
This book was delivered very quickly, and in in perfect condition. I needed this book for a class I am taking online and it was just what I needed.
Published 8 months ago by Chris
3.0 out of 5 stars Liked the book but I still think some chapters need more.
I enjoyed this book however I think that it needed more information, especially when it comes to pricing products. I felt that the book needed more in that area. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nicole Jackson
3.0 out of 5 stars Insight into success but no concrete foundation for the beginner
This is not a soup to nuts marketing strategy for building a photo business; it is a string of what works for others.
Published 19 months ago by Craig F. Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very beneficial!
I love this book! It was filled with useful information that was easy to understand. I enjoyed the different point of views from multiple professional photographer's in a variety... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Createv1
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for non-business minded people
I happen to be the business mind in our studio, but knew little about photography when I started. This book had many little tidbits which helped me. Read more
Published 24 months ago by KP
2.0 out of 5 stars How is this useful?
I purchased this to get free shipping with another book I was ordering. This book might be helpful if you are opening a portrait studio. It might. Read more
Published on April 1, 2011 by sandysocks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information
There is a wealth of information in this book and I highly recommend it to any photographer thinking about going into business.
Published on February 13, 2011 by C. Harrison
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