Ok, I am a high school senior and I have started doing a bit of freelance work. Recently, I was given a room in which to set up a small studio and the business has progressed faster than I had anticipated. I have had several offers to set up a "real" studio as well as a professional photographer to work for me. I was curious if anyone has ever set up a studio and if you could give me input and tips in doing so. Broad answers are good, as I am having to deal with every aspect of starting a buisness.
If anyone mentions halogen work lights from Home Depot shoot them!! Some cities have rental studios if at all possible take a tour. You can also mention that you are a high school student to a local studio and ask if they might be interested in helping you learn about the business. Turn it into a report for school and you could enlist a couple of studios explaining, "XYZ Studios has been helping me with this project and I'd like your input too." Get credit for interviewing the proprietors, learn about the business, and you wouldn't be lying to milk them of their knowledge |
