Friday, October 12, 2012

Wedding Photography A Creative Endeavor For Artists

By Anne English


So you want to start a career in taking pictures. More specifically, you want to be a wedding photographer in Singapore. To tell you the truth, that is not a bad idea. Generally speaking, photography in the Lion City is a big business right at the present. People in Singapore usually hire professional photographers not just for wedding celebrations but for any special occasion. Therefore, wedding photography is on an uptrend. Therefore, if you are planning to start a profession in wedding photography, one thing's certain - you will never run out of potential clients.

Purchasing a digital camera and performing camera shots aren't enough to begin a career in photography. It is imperative to plan, set up and practice to be a flourishing wedding photographer. You have to bear in mind that there are several photography companies in Singapore. As a wedding photographer, you have to equip yourself with knowledge and expertise to fully participate in this field. An aspiring wedding photographer has some things to consider before crossing the threshold of photography industry.

Location. Location. Location.

The perfect location to set up a studio is the first consideration. Though some photographers choose the comfort of their own living spaces, others prefer commercial places for lease in close proximity to potential clientele. The costly rent charges is the only disadvantage of the latter option but when talking about professionalism it is a better option because more clients choose professional over hobbyist photographers.

The Right Photography Paraphernalia

Getting hold of the finest equipment is not essential. As a matter of fact, professional wedding photographer just needs to have a photography kit with camera, tripods and lights that works out for him and his needs. Furthermore, a desktop computer or a laptop with software program for editing images along with a picture printer is a must as well. However, if you are on a budget, have the photos printed from a printing studio in the meanwhile.

To start gaining customers, you need to create a portfolio and advertise. Hire models, or better yet, ask some friends to be your subjects. Have them dress-up in wedding dresses, tuxedoes, traditional attire and take good photos of them. Treat them as if you are treating a paying customer. Once you have a excellent sized portfolio. You can start uploading them to your website, or print out to show potential clientele the quality of your wok. It doesn't matter if your portfolio is smaller compared to other professional photographers, what matters is the quality of the pictures. Rest assured, your portfolio will get better as soon as you start getting clients.




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