pinkcandyjunkie
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I enjoy photography and have a digital Nikon D40 with a few accessories that I love to use. I wanted to take photography to a business level since recently I've had a lot referrals from family and friends to do their pictures. Thing is I don't really know what I need. I figure that I'd start small and get the basics and start small. So what should I get for portrait style photos? What are the best basic necessities that I would need that are portable an can take with me?
Also I'm not sure what to charge. I'm just starting out and haven't charged anyone for taking photographs since it's mostly close friends and family but I want to be compensated for my time when I do it for others. Should I charge for photos? Give them a disk with the digital pictures? Anything helps.
In response to a comment, I have taken photos at weddings and other functions where there was a hired photographer and my photos were better than the photographers. Everyone has said so and agrees which is why they ask me to take the photos and why I want to do it professionally at least part-time for now. I like candid photography but people are interested in portrait photography like in a studio. I usually do them with scenic backgrounds but I've been asked to go to people homes to do family portraits and I don't know what I would need besides a background and stand. Such as what kind of lighting, props etc.
Also I'm not sure what to charge. I'm just starting out and haven't charged anyone for taking photographs since it's mostly close friends and family but I want to be compensated for my time when I do it for others. Should I charge for photos? Give them a disk with the digital pictures? Anything helps.
In response to a comment, I have taken photos at weddings and other functions where there was a hired photographer and my photos were better than the photographers. Everyone has said so and agrees which is why they ask me to take the photos and why I want to do it professionally at least part-time for now. I like candid photography but people are interested in portrait photography like in a studio. I usually do them with scenic backgrounds but I've been asked to go to people homes to do family portraits and I don't know what I would need besides a background and stand. Such as what kind of lighting, props etc.