Canon® EOS Digital Photography Photo Workshop

Chapter 11. THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Q & A

GEARING UP

SHOWING OFF YOUR WORK

BUSINESS DETAILS

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Whether you're an aspiring photography enthusiast, a semipro beginning to sell your work, or an amateur just thinking about what you might be able to do when you combine your equipment with your creativity, you're bound to have many questions about the business of photography. With the fast-changing world of technology, there are always new developments in equipment that will give you the opportunity to sell and upgrade your gear. Few recreational or professional pursuits are as equipment intensive as digital photography, and you'll quickly find that the amount of gadgets, tools, and upgrades to your existing gear are virtually limitless.

Additionally, you'll most likely want to know what it takes to present and (perhaps) sell your work, ranging from tools for making your photography look its best to ensuring you're legally covered.

This chapter provides an overview of some of these issues, a primer to get you going on the right track. Partnered with your Canon dSLR, the opportunities are nearly limitless as to what you can do with your talents and enthusiasm, so it's good to familiarize yourself with some of the business aspects of photography.