I am thinking of getting into photography and have no idea where I need to start. I would love to have my own studio downstairs in the future. I have a digital camera and take many pictures of my child but am in no way a professional or have I taken any sort of photography classes even in highschool or college. What is my next step? Do I need to take some classes online? What about editing? Do I need to install some editing programs on my computer or camera?
Any help would be great!
You can start with Jodie Coston's Free Online Photography Course at morguefile.com to gain an understanding of some photography basics.
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php?sid=7fe11...
Best of luck!!! Photography is a wonderful past-time!
My son's preschool teacher left last fall b/c her & her husbands dream was to start their own photography business. Their website (I think) is wonderphotography.com (or google it!) They are super nice people & would probably be open to answering questions for you. Or at least it is a sneak peek into a site that was started just like you are talking about. Best of luck to you!
Hi Tiffany,
First of all Kudo's to you for your idea. Tiffany before you begin any business venture, you should first do your homework. I chose the Women's business Development Center, they are a great resource to women in business.
They are having one of their largest affairs down at Navy Pier later this summer, which will showcase many successful women entrepreneurs. Their website is
www.wbdc.org . Hope this information is helpful and good luck on your endeavor.
V.
Hi Tiffany~
I went to school way back when for animal science and I have changed my goals since having my daughter. I am currently taking courses in Graphic design and photography at College of Dupage. They have a great program. I started at Waubonsie but they dont have the program as a major. So it would be a good idea to have a Mac computer along with editing like photoshop, illustrator etc. It's also a good idea to have good experience with film and digital. There really is a lot to learn with lighting etc. So I would definitely take classes.
Good Luck!
hi
i would love to do the same....i love taking pics and would love to learn more about the art...but i dont know where they have classes, im sure we need to have a prof teach us the finer points in photography,
I got a canon xti for xmas and the pic quality is amazing......i can send you some pics(if you dont already have a prof camera....
If you get any leads let me know....
I actualy know a pho tographer that is willing to have me do an inter for her but she is so far(zion)...but that would have been great....
