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Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Gallery, Events (Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Events)

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I cant believe people actually gave this garbage 5 stars. makes me wonder if its friends and family of the author.
This is an insult to the reader. unless you don't know that you have to get business cards and a phone for your business.
The author tells how to "build your dream team" in 12 lines !
here are a few segments from this retarded book; (by the way they are not edited or cut. these are the actual segments:
*Modem- This goes along with the computer because modems provide essential access to the internet. invest in the fastest cable modem or DSL that your budget will allow to accommodate the size and volume of images you will be transmitting.
*Shelving- Most business owners will tell you that having shelves installed on the walls of your office or studio is essential to keeping inventory and supplies organized and within easy reach. you can also purchase storage shelves on wheels or shelving unit that comes as one large piece of furniture.

If that is valuable information for someone who is ready to "Start your own photography business" than you are in real trouble.
I cant remember ever discussing with "most business owners" on shelving for my business.
I cant imagine someone about to start a business (especially photography) and not knowing they need a modem or internet access.

I actually read the whole book. it was the curiosity of looking at an accident.
I have never felt so insulted and frustrated when reading a book.
Save your money. don't touch this joke!

Unless you are very young, very dumb, or you have NEVER read a photography or buisness book - this is a waste or time and money. I gleened nothing from it. Thank god I got it from the library!

I found this book to be a little too basic, by not going into enough detail. I prefer a more thought provoking approach.

Waste of time and money. I you are already seriously considering photography as a career you probably already know all the stuff in this book. It pretty much just concentrates on the differnent fields of photography such as commercial, child, family, stock...etc. I am betting that if you want a career in photography you already know what you like to take pictures of! RIGHT???

"Start Your Own Photography Business" lets you know whether you are ready to turn a photography hobby into a photography career. The book assumes that you already have the talent and technical know-how to do the job, and prepares you for the business side of opening and running a photography business. It covers all the basics you need to know to get started.

I have read other business books from Charlene Davis, and like the others, this one is well-researched and written in the same friendly, helpful style. Highly recommended for those wondering if they could make money from taking pictures on a part-time or full-time basis.

Leslie Halpern, author of Reel Romance: The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies and Dreams on Film: The Cinematic Struggle Between Art and Science.

This book has been helpful in planning on expanding my freelance photography business. It provides some very good basic info, I would like to have some more specific information. Especially for a part-time, home operated photography business.

This is a must have for the photographer who is actually starting a business and wants to be paid for what they love to do. Easy to ready and several wonderful suggestions. Should be in every photographer's arsenal.

Very informative and in detail guides you what to do.. I enjoyed this book and learned alot from it..

I found this book very helpful for people who wants to start a business or carrer as photographer, its very easy to read and understand . i will definitely recommend it

This book was really great and helpful. When I do decide to start a photography business I will be more confident having read this book and "Starting Your Career As A Freelance Photographer" by Tad Crawford