Expert: Don Wood - 5/18/2007

Question
QUESTION: i want be a fashion photographer, i am planning to go for some course, will that help....do we enough income in fashion photography

ANSWER: I would suggest that first you get as much college and business courses as you can afford. A business degree will prepare you for the nuts and bolts of running a business. Then you could enroll in a photography school such as the one in California, The Brooks Institute of Photography. Use a search engine and looks for photographic schools. There are many, in many areas. What I'm saying is that you should get as much training in both business and photography as possible. As far as income, that will be up to you to develop, what may start out as a part-time occupation may well develop into a fulfilling business. I'm sorry that I don't have any more than what I've just stated but I was in a small town with a portrait/wedding/commercial business. I had to be able to do a little bit of everything and learn the ins and outs of business as I went along. I'll repeat, use a search engine and choose a school from the many that appear. They will range from the quicky 10 week course, to a 2-3 year course with hands-on experience to home study mail-in programs. Check them out. Good luck. If you have further questions, please ask them in this forum.
Don

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QUESTION: i am in india , and i do not have enough time studty now, well studing bussiness is good idea , i want to earn and learn on same time, i have heard that if i join some modelling agencies , add agencies, print media so that i can good sum and later if i become freelancer i can earn in lakhs , is that true
ANSWER: I think that if you are careful enough you can find opportunities to take pictures and build your reputation as to being able to deliver what you promise. I would be wary of schemes that require you to invest your money to get a job. There are many people that prey upon people who want to start a modeling career. Usually they will require a large payment for pictures, then they will try to sell your services. It is very possible to fall victim to people who collect your money, then they mysteriously cannot find work for you to do. Be very careful. I still urge you to get as much training as possible before starting. Sometime ad agencies will use part-time people if they are busy, the same for newspapers. Generally the money paid is low, the hours uncertain. I most assuredly would not leave the job that presents you with what you need for living expenses such as rent, food, clothing, transportation, etc.
Good luck.
Don

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QUESTION: thanks, i am ready to spent but i dont have enough finance at present so i want to earn sum firt , anyways if i manage finance where should i spent and how , and what all traning i need, plz help

Answer
Photography is an occupation which depends upon you to succeed in. The cameras are so perfect that it is difficult to make an imperfect exposure. Perhaps you should investigate the possibility of being a part-timer for a small newspaper. You won't get rich at it but you will gather valuable experience.
Possibly a studio might be willing to use you to carry equipment for the photographers. Any job that is in the Photography field will be helpful. I still urge you to get as much training in the academic field of business as you can. It will benefit you in the long run. Perhaps you can qualify for a scholarship or financial help. I have not been to India so I can't be any more helpful than this. Thanks for asking.
Good luck.