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I was hoping any successful nature photographers out here on dgrin would be kind enough to give a "noobie" some tips on starting a part-time career in the field. I understand its a very difficult (if not, the most difficult) field of photography to make money doing, but im up for the task - its a passion of mine.
I ordered 500 business cards which are being mailed right now, half of which I will give to family to keep around and the others i will be taking up to school. However, I still need help trying to market myself. Should I consider submitting works to various galleries in the area? To certain magazines? Its hard to know where to begin. :dunno
Id like to know when and where you started to see your careers take off, what you did to get there, etc.
Thank you so much in advance,
austin
I ordered 500 business cards which are being mailed right now, half of which I will give to family to keep around and the others i will be taking up to school. However, I still need help trying to market myself. Should I consider submitting works to various galleries in the area? To certain magazines? Its hard to know where to begin. :dunno
Id like to know when and where you started to see your careers take off, what you did to get there, etc.
Thank you so much in advance,
austin
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I am an amateur, I have never, to my knowledge, made any money off of my nature photography. (Hey, I read that hanging around with biology, environment people helps in knowing how to take the photos, I read that, but I don't know these people to hang with....) That is some advice.
But I do want to welcome you to dgrin. Do you have photos? We have a Nature forum, it is quite active, and a lot of fun.
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