have i got what it takes?

[lesleyD]

hi people,
this is my first post ever but what im wanting to know is stated above..
I have been doing freebie sessions for friends and family the last year or so and now i want to move on from that but i dont know where to start..
I really want to be a wedding photographer and start my own business at some stage in my life..
Please check my blog http://lesleydesmonds.blogspot.com and tell me what area's i need to work on first before i make any big steps..
Thanks in advance
Lesley Desmond

[Lorianne]

I think you have beautiful shots! Photography is great because we can keep aiming higher and its a never ending learning curve. But I think your photos are great and you shouldn't be doing them for free!!!

[adalay]

You have amazing photographs! What kind of camera do you have? (idle curiousity) I definitely think you should be charging people!!

ashlee

[mmeyer]

I'll third that motion! You should be getting paid for those fantastic images!

[chopstickjayne]

Hi LesleyD! Welcome to DPS!! I am a P.I.T. (photographer in training) and have very little experience behind the camera. But, I do know what looks good and your photos are wonderful. It was a great idea for you to offer your talents for free to friends and family while you learned and grew in confidence. It sounds like you've reached a level of confidence that matches your skills. I would have no problem paying you for my family portrait!

How exciting for you!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

[lesleyD]

thanks guys..
my confidence has grown heaps, still need to work on more things..
I use a canon d20 with a 22-70mm lense

[gopal-s]

Lesley.....beautiful photographs.....i loved the child on his father's hand....this is the start of a man/woman.

[wannabehorsephotographer]

I think your pictures are beautiful.
Also love your philosophy - better photographer, even better person!

[cdgaskin]

I think those wedding photos were beautifull, I especially like the shots of the build up to the event, the paigeboy getting his button hole pinned on and the dress corset being tied especially jumped out at me, as well as the couple by the trees and the bride with the little girl is exceptional.

I think you are more than ready to start charging for jobs

[lesleyD]

thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement, i am excited about photography i dont know where it will take me but i hope it is somewhere awesome.. being paid to do what i love is just the bonus..