Dos anD Don’ts of paiD portrait photography

Do...

Practise your skills on friends and family, as the less you need to think about the mechanics of shooting portraits.

Think about your style of photography, and who this will appeal to, particularly when it comes to promoting and marketing your work.

Get insurance for your gear and public liability if you are shooting in public areas.

Don’t...

Underestimate the time it will take to edit your pictures, and take this into account when deciding how much to charge.

Expect to get loads of bookings straight away, as it will take time for customers to hear about you.

Forget that you will need to declare any earnings, and pay the relevant taxes!