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by Kenn Oberrecht (Author)
Key Phrases: permanent darkroom, direct sales outlets, photography business, Managing Your Photography Business, Marketing Your Photography Business, Working Out of Your Home (more...)
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From estimating your start-up costs and setting up your darkroom to staying profitable once you're in business, this comprehensive guide has it all for aspiring photography professionals.


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 enjoy - a home-based photography business.
Author Kenn Oberrecht shares his experience and advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. He shows you how to estimate your start-up costs, outfit your darkroom, and stay profitable once you are in business.
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 Photographic Skills
Setting Pricing Policies
Getting Paid
Buying the Right Computer Equipment
Taking Your Business Online
Working out of Your Home

Use these special features and workbook pages:

Cash-flow Projection Worksheet
Profit-and-Loss Worksheet
Sample Press Release
Production/Sales/Income Report
Sample Invoice and Statement
Extensive Resource Listing


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot; 5th edition (December 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0762738804
  • ISBN-13: 978-0762738809
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,867 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The bible for a small photography business., September 19, 1999
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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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars don't bother, September 17, 2002
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This book has little in specifics for a photography business. It does have lots of basic common sense advice about home businesses in general. For example, he tells you to check in the yellow pages to see who your competition will be. Also, you can get some of his information for free, such as the tax regulations from the IRS.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Organized & Written, November 25, 2001
By Nancy Corliss (Williamsburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This book is well organized and written. It was a quick read and he covered everything in simple terms that even the budding pro could follow. My only complaint is that he spent a lot of time detailing bookkeeping & resource systems that are all done by hand and there was little advice on computer assistance. Also, he focused mostly on freelance stock photography (which is what most home-based photographers would be doing) but more info on studio work would have been helpful for me.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Business start
A good book for those that have little or no business experience. A good review for those who have had that experience. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. E. Shepherd

4.0 out of 5 stars A good basic place to start for a home-based business.
A good basic place to start for a home-based business. This book got me actively thinking on my needs and desires to start a business. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Basic Information
This guide is put together in a decent manner but the information is dated and all could be found for free on any of the photography forums. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Useless...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the new photographer
Excellent for the new Photographer! If you want to start a business and make money read this book. It covers all the bases and gives you all the keys to succeed.
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After reading the book through one time I see all the mistakes I am currently and in haste fixing. A second reading of the book convinced me that I had made a terrific purchase... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not that helpful
Hi points - Interesting, readable, good suggestions and examples on how to transition from a "9 to 5" job to independent photographer. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Present for my photographer son
I gave the book to my son, a recent college graduate, who really likes it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars getting started
Running a home based business is going from just a dream to a reality. This book helped me start on the right track and stay there. I will recommend it to others.
Published on September 28, 2005 by D. Baird

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