Books for starting a photography business

blackwaterstudioblackwaterstudio Registered Users Posts: 779 Major grins
edited October 10, 2005 in Mind Your Own Business
As the title states, anyone have or recommend books for getting a photography business started? I've search but no luck as of late.

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited October 8, 2005
    jdsphotography wrote:
    As the title states, anyone have or recommend books for getting a photography business started? I've search but no luck as of late.


    here are a few i've found useful. there are plenty more!

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  • blackwaterstudioblackwaterstudio Registered Users Posts: 779 Major grins
    edited October 8, 2005
    woohoo thanks Andy, those should get me started.

    Anyone else have any that has helped them?
  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited October 8, 2005
    I have read the marketing and self promotion book Andy linked to, it was good. I also enjoyed portions of the book "Focus on Profit" by Tom Zimberoff. It had some really good info too. Don't care for the software it talks about, but the other stuff is good. And of course the "pricing photography" book Andy linked to is good too.


    jdsphotography wrote:
    woohoo thanks Andy, those should get me started.

    Anyone else have any that has helped them?
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  • rgeorgek42rgeorgek42 Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited October 9, 2005
    Good website & books
    http://www.danheller.com/

    I met him at a local ASMP event. Straight to the point and practical.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2005
    Nice collection Andy!
    By any chance you remember what was your search string? ne_nau.gif
    Thanks!thumb.gif
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2005
    Thanks!
    rgeorgek42 wrote:
    http://www.danheller.com/

    I met him at a local ASMP event. Straight to the point and practical.
    Reading his FAQ...

    I like this quote: :):
    "Trying to make a career out of photography is a sure way to ruin a perfectly lovely hobby."
    Hmm ...headscratch.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • davidjaydavidjay Registered Users Posts: 59 Big grins
    edited October 10, 2005
    Hello Everyone...I'm a newbie here and you all seem like a lot of nice people so I look forward to getting to know you all! :)

    A great business start up book (not necessarily just photo) is the Emyth! I'd highly recommend it for anyone starting any business.

    Cheers,
    DJ
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited October 10, 2005
    Hey DJ
    Welcome to DGrin! wave.gif





    davidjay wrote:
    Hello Everyone...I'm a newbie here and you all seem like a lot of nice people so I look forward to getting to know you all! :)

    A great business start up book (not necessarily just photo) is the Emyth! I'd highly recommend it for anyone starting any business.

    Cheers,
    DJ
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  • davidjaydavidjay Registered Users Posts: 59 Big grins
    edited October 10, 2005
    David_S85 wrote:
    Welcome to DGrin! wave.gif
    Hey thanks! :D It's been fun checking everything out! thumb.gif
    davidjay
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2005
    Another good site
    rgeorgek42 wrote:
    http://www.danheller.com/

    I met him at a local ASMP event. Straight to the point and practical.
    http://www.dannysteyn.com/index.htm
    Check his HowTo sections..
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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