Getting started

[bulb66]

Hi all,

So haven't seen this question in a thread of it's own so though i'd ask.

How do i get started in Photography?

I mean as a paid job, how did the pro's on here get started. I was thinking about talking to the guy who did my mates wedding a year or so ago and seeing if he wanted an unpaid (for now) assistant, what you think?

Or maybe doing a few stock photo and seeing anyone's interested?

Here some of my "better" shots, i know i have a lot to learn still.


Object - Week 14 by j.fordham, on Flickr


DPP_0251 by j.fordham, on Flickr


Power - Week 18 by j.fordham, on Flickr

 

[bulb66]

After having a very blunt reply on the TP forums i understand that my idea for making something of myself was stupid and my pictures are ****, lol.

Feel free to reply, but please be nice

J

 

[bulb66]

Thanks all, these are the kind of replies i wanted.

I can see it's all about practice, practice, practice & just getting yourself out there.

I just wanted to get an idea of how to do the paid for work thing, and i can see it's a hard and long road, but i have to start somewhere so, just having my camera with me and practicing is what i'll do and see where it takes me.

Thanks again.

James

 

[bulb66]

Oh, and some advice that should be made a sticky...

Never ever, never ever ever, ask on a dedicated photography forum about starting wedding photography.

The wedding wolves have massive strength in numbers and are becoming fearless in modern times. They will rip you apart and make you question your own existance.

You have been warned. Only the wolves are allowed to take photos at weddings. Learn it.

ha ha, why do you think i posted this, lol

After having a very blunt reply on the TP forums i understand that my idea for making something of myself was stupid and my pictures are ****, lol.

Feel free to reply, but please be nice

J