Fire and Flora in the Fall 2008

Fire and Flora in the Fall 2008, originally uploaded by cinda marie.

The last rose standing, fall is here and the Lake Harriet Rose Gardens are beginning to show the wear of the cold weather. As each petal falls we are reminded that another year is coming to a close.

We tell ourselves of the bitter-sweet year... watching the most unusual Presidential Campaign which looks a great deal like a mid-day drama on TV, thinking of how my 401k has almost vaporized before my very eyes and last but not least the new path that I dared to take. Like this rose we must show our most beautiful side and hold on as long as we can to that most perfect show.

Would you like to start a photography business? Just do it. It is very simple to get started. First, take some fabulous pictures and learn everything you can about your camera and equipment. Take the time to do a lot of research and take classes of the correct way to take pictures. Pal around with people that have the same interest in Photography. Define your talent and find your venue or theme. Start to enter contests and get some feed back on your work. Join some local Art Guilds and Clubs, get into the network of the Art Industry and make some contacts. Take a chance.

Find some local Cafes, Public Buildings, and shops that will hang your photographs to sell. Make sure that the are fairly large pieces so they do not get up and walk away. Start a Blog and an on line gallery web site to show case your photos.

These are the steps that I took to start...Research on the internet and select a name for your photo business. Make your name a TRADE NAME with your Secretary of State. Get some business cards, open a business checking account with your bank and get a business credit card. Check with your state to see what the retail tax laws are. You may have to get a State Transaction Tax Liccense and City Vendor License.

I hope this helps to get you started... Best of Luck to you.....