Can I really do this for a living?

[Simon Williams]

What you should do is take more pictures of the girl in the Embrace picture.Great Photos man.

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by IronLungs31

What kind is your camera setup?

Heya Iron Lungs,

I usually shoot with a 5d mk ii as my primary.

I have a 50d as my backup.

Depending on the shoot. I usually shoot with a 70-200 f 2.8 when im shooting models. Either that or a a 50mm F 1.8 prime.

I shoot with either the 10-20mm sigma or a canon 16-35mm F 2.8 L lens for landscapes.

I shoot models with a remote flash trigger and off camera flash.

Hope that helps.

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by Simon Williams

What you should do is take more pictures of the girl in the Embrace picture.Great Photos man.

The girl in the Embrace picture was picked up by my mate who was the male model in that pic.

That kinda puts a kibosh on taking more pics of her.

[cblakey1]

Great pics. You should go for it. I would though, set up a portrait studio on the side though and do weddings.

[tedmic]

I did wedding photography as my own side business for about 20 years until 2007. The extra $$$$ was great (I cleared between $1000-$1200 for a 7 hour day) and was dreaming of doing it full time but when I looked at the cost of paying for health care on my own the numbers just didn't work for me. If you have a good day lob, I would keep it (in this economy) and do the photography on the side and see where it takes you!

[oddball]

not bad. it looks like you've got a future.

[mwf6171]

more pictures of bewbies!!

[ratchet]

Originally Posted by tedmic

I did wedding photography as my own side business for about 20 years until 2007. The extra $$$$ was great (I cleared between $1000-$1200 for a 7 hour day) and was dreaming of doing it full time but when I looked at the cost of paying for health care on my own the numbers just didn't work for me. If you have a good day lob, I would keep it (in this economy) and do the photography on the side and see where it takes you!

Sounds like the plan to go with - you've got some real talent and, if busy enough, you could make some nice cash on the side!

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by tedmic

I did wedding photography as my own side business for about 20 years until 2007. The extra $$$$ was great (I cleared between $1000-$1200 for a 7 hour day) and was dreaming of doing it full time but when I looked at the cost of paying for health care on my own the numbers just didn't work for me. If you have a good day lob, I would keep it (in this economy) and do the photography on the side and see where it takes you!

I was planning on doing this in the beginning. Then when I build up enough numbers. I will break off and do it full time.

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by Rocket

I say give it a shot Paul!! If you feel a passion for it you'll make it work. Hopefully Teng is talking about the US photography industry and there is space for you in the Western Australian market!!

Remember on Facebook when I thought this was your job already!! LOL

Thanks man. Yeah. I get that allot.

I am toying with the idea of weddings. I got models but I need to find dresses so I can build a portfolio.