How much needed to start a photography business?

9 years 3 months ago #414739 by Wellington
Assuming you had a camera, lenses and lighting gear.  Any idea how much should be set aside to start a photography business?  


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9 years 3 months ago #414748 by Don Fischer
A years wages. No new business take's off supporting itself right from the git go. You'll have to build a client base and get your name out there.


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9 years 3 months ago #414760 by icepics
http://asmp.org  has info. on determining cost of doing business and other resources for photographers. You could also look at PPA's website. It would probably be a good idea to follow what's happening in the field of professional photography, you could try looking at http://www.pdnonline.com  . It seems like many photographers are finding it challenging to stay in business these days. ASMP has been doing webinars called Business as UnUsual, you don't have to be a member to sign up. You might see if you can find other resources for photographers to find out more about photography as a business.

Sharon
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9 years 3 months ago #414772 by effron
Business sense is more important than dollars and cents, of course. Its a tough time for small business, don't quit your day job..:(

Why so serious?
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9 years 3 months ago #414883 by Photo Junky
These days, I'd say a good $2500 to $5000 to get things started 


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9 years 3 months ago #414922 by Joves

effron wrote: Business sense is more important than dollars and cents, of course. Its a tough time for small business, don't quit your day job..:(

:agree:
Yeah you pretty much need to keep you normal job, and sideline it for a while. In this day and age you only need your equipment, and enough money for gas to get to the jobs. Just look at Craigslist you will see many examples of that. If you have business knowledge, and the desire to make it then you can do well. This goes for anything in life.


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9 years 3 months ago #415089 by Uplander

Don Fischer wrote: A years wages. No new business take's off supporting itself right from the git go. You'll have to build a client base and get your name out there.



+1  I've heard this figure as well


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