Renting gear ??

[slimgoodie_5]

Hello I am trying to get into the photography hobby/business but right I can’t financially because I am getting married in 3 weeks, so over the past few months I have been researching what camera I might want. After next month I am going to really start the process of buying my first camera. I am leaning towards the Nikon D60 as my starter camera. Well after looking online I saw one web page stated that it might be good to rent the camera you might want to buy first before you buy. Well I found a few websites that rent cameras, lenses and everything else that you might want. I would like to know a few things....do you think that is a good idea?...if so where do you recommend I rent one from?...what lens should I rent with the camera?...should I rent a flash? Please let me know what you think about the whole renting process. I can’t wait to hear back from you all.

[Jim Bryant]

Well, if it's a hobby, than you can't take the money for renting off on your taxes, if you're going to do it for a business, you can deduct those expenses. First, are you actually a photographer or think it'll be easy money because a DSLR will allow you to shoot more acceptable pictures?

Do you know anything about the business side of photography?

Taking pictures for money is a lot more involved than just pointing a DSLR and pressing a button and hoping for the best. Go read these links:


http://digital-photography-school.co...=2390326&pp=25

Cost of Doing Business

Value your work and charge accordingly

Building a Portfolio

How to build a website that sells to photo buyers and editors

[slimgoodie_5]

As of right now I am not on the business side but I am looking into getting into it. I am just trying to find a starting point.

[LoveDSLR]

Personally, I recommend the D90. D60 should be reserved for a casual hobbyist or as a family DSLR.

If one day you become proficient enough to enter the business world, the D90 may serve as your first backup camera.

A word of caution is that unlike renting a lens or replacement DSLR, you need time to get similar with handling the camera.

[Jim Bryant]

Originally Posted by slimgoodie_5

As of right now I am not on the business side but I am looking into getting into it. I am just trying to find a starting point.

that's good..remember educate yourself. As a lot of those on DPS I'm a real sticker about
the business side of photography You can learn lots here. Welcome.

[slimgoodie_5]

How do you recommend I get started in the business? I am open to any and all suggestions.

[Jim Bryant]

Go to the post want to make $$$$$$$$ educate yourself. Want to make $$$$! Educate yourself first

If you are planning to do this fulltime. You have to develop a business plan, get proper camera, lenses and lighting equipment, business licenses for city and state, insurance. It's a hell of a lot more involved than most folks want to believe.

The above post will give your some insight on how to prepare and educate yourself. Good luck!

[jdepould]

Originally Posted by slimgoodie_5

How do you recommend I get started in the business? I am open to any and all suggestions.

What's your background?

[slimgoodie_5]

I am a rookie haha I am doing all my research right now before I get into the business. I just use a point and shoot camera right now for my hobby pictures which does not do too good.