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Planning to Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Business?

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photography, art, artist

Tips in making your photos better.

You are wrong if you think that photography is a small time business, because it isn’t! In fact, photography is a rapid and lucrative business because a lot of people wants to purchase photos online. Just take very clear and captivating photos, and then, upload them on your site or other websites. Either way, you will be noticed.

But first of all, ask yourself this question – what photos would people buy? The substantial number of people who purchase photos are bloggers or those who has their own websites. The sought-after photos are:

  • Nature
  • Things like books, computers, tools, bag, dress, jewelleries
  • Animals
  • People
  • Travel
  • Close-up photos
  • Work situation like office
  • Cities

It is a great idea to find out which images are in demand in various websites.

Admit it, to have good photos you need a good camera. A DSLR camera is a wonderful choice. If you’ve got shaky hands or you need to shoot for quite a long time, use a tripod. You can also find photography kits in reliable websites. Lastly, never miss-out  on storing your pictures online. If you are a member of Amazon Prime, you can use their free online storage. Another option is Carbonite who can do the same.

When you shoot, use backdrops to have a larger surface. The vinyl backdrops can do a fantastic job. It also has a reversible version. Use a light tent to soften the blaze of the sun. You can use a table top for smaller items.

Once your photos are sold, money will start coming in. But there is another way to earn, and that is, not to sell your photos! Sounds, conflicting? Well, this is how it works. Give a license to buyers who wants to use your photos. This way, you can sell as much photos to different people and yet, you still have the copyright. It may sound as if you are not going to earn a lot, but wait! If your photos are offered for sale many times, you could earn a huge amount of money. That makes stock photography very profitable.

Another option is to sell your photos as prints. Simply upload them to different printing sites where buyers can purchase your printed photos. It may not be so much, but it sure is a good start. The great part is that you don’t have to print, to ship, and ask for your payment because they will do that for you. How good is that?

If you want to earn a lot more, then, you have to put money in the business. This means creating your own website and selling your photos. You need time and of course resources but you will not regret it. The result will surely be good. On the other hand, if you want an immediate budgeted way, you can buy a portfolio website that will show ready-to-use template. Find out the websites that offers portfolio solution and you can start operating in just a few days!

Tips in Taking Better Product Photos

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camera

Better product photos will help your business.

Amateur products shots will not help to gain your customers trust. So if you want to increase your sales online, take good product pictures that can introduce your product. This will give your costumers the chance to decide if they need your product. You do not have to spend so much for the equipment and no need to hire a professional photographer. You just need a good camera and take the product shots yourself.

Here are the easy steps:

  • Good camera is good, but you can also invest on good lenses. A point-and-shoot camera is affordable. When you get a camera, make sure it can also capture a video. If your budget is not enough, use the camera on your phone. A modest equipment can likewise give you a great result.
  • Consider your background. Shooting products in a continuous background of neutral color like grey, beige or white, is great. Use a poster board or craft paper. Get clamps to attach the paper on the table or whatever it is you will use for your shoot.
  • Natural lighting can do the job. It gives us the best lighting. Set your product near a window and get the lighting you need. The down side is the weather, if not, the sun could hide and that gives you poor lighting. Another option is to use the lighting kit which is available in the market. Make sure that it can operate in a continuous mode as compared to flash only. This can also take videos. Two lighting kits attached on top of a clear plastic container will work. Just put the right color and wattage for the two lighting kits.
  • If you want to produce an excellent result, get a tripod if you have shaky hands. This way, you don’t have to hold the camera with your hands. A camera that has slow shutters, will produce blurry images once your hands moves. What you need is a result that is clear and sharp down to the littlest detail.
  • Aperture can add a dimension by blurring the background or put everything in focus. It is an opening through which light travels specified by an “f-number”, “f/4” or “f/16”. Use the small f-number and a wide aperture to produce a narrow depth of field. Set your camera in the “aperture priority” mode to take professional shots.
  • A shadow in the photo can be an eye irritant. Harsh backlights or setups can bring shadows in your product. Lighting should be on the same side as the product and your camera, or a bit off to one side.
  • Clean your product from dirt or fingerprints. Make sure there is no dust on your lens. Use a microfiber rags to clean everything on the set before shooting.

Practice makes perfect. Be creative and have the patience to go on. Keep on clicking until you produce a great result. Be bold and experiment. Remember that good product shots can translate into sales.