Making the shift from amateur photographer to professional is about much more than simply being good with your camera and asking to be paid for it. It takes the confluence of a lot of skills and preparedness to be a successful professional photographer, and this great video will give you 10 things you need to know.
Coming to you from Tyler Stalman, this helpful video discusses 10 things you need to know if you want to become a successful professional photographer. Personally, I think the most important thing that many photographers overlook has nothing to do with a camera: having a competent grasp of how to successfully run a business. The unfortunate truth is that many talented creatives do not find success in the professional realm not because they lack the technical skills or imagination, but because they simply do not know how to properly market themselves, work with clients, and handle the finances of a business. The best photographers are all highly business savvy in addition to their creative talents. Check out the video above for lots of helpful tips from Stalman.
If you have the technical aptitude, but you need to work on your business skills, check out “Making Real Money: The Business of Commercial Photography“