How can I get started in freelance photography?? Should I go to school or what?

I'm trying to decide my major for college and im thinking about photography. I think I want to become a freelance photographer, but i want a little more information about what they do, where they go, who they can be employed by etc. Any info would be great.

I was wondering how to get into this field? Do I just go up to my local paper and tell them I was wanting to do some freelance photography? Do they just send you out or tell you what to photograph? How does this work? Thanks, View my work at www.nvisualart.com I am interested in this because I am looking for a way to get my name out and get some practice && work.

I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY I have been doing photography for many years- Did film photos and darkroom photography for quite awhile. Within the last 3 years switched the digital... I have done some freelance work, just some headshots. I would like to start up with some freelance work. Possibly trying to do headshots/portraits. Can I please have some tips? Things I should get? Tips on the photographs themselves? My brain is racing, and I'd love some opinions.

I'm doing a few freelance projects with various charities - one of which is very early stages but will involve taking photographs for themfor the website, magazine etc. Should I be charging a fee for this - they are a charity! Or is it normal to work for free. I'm still gaining experience in photography and so I've taken on a few unpaid assignments. Just wanted to know from any experienced people outthere whether it would seem cheeky to charge for my services!

w can I get freelance photography work for newspapers? I want to get photography work for local newspapers, magazines and other media sources, but don't know how to go about it. Please help! I'm near San Fran.

I am thinking about taking some classes as a photography schoo, but it isn't a college. Is that ok? Also, is it hard to find jobs as a freelance? Where do I go for someone to buy them?

I'm a freelance photographer from India. I've my own studio and like to trvel for assignment. Can anyone suggest a site from where I can get freelance photography assignment?

I'd like to pursue both freelance photography (personal portraits, weddings, etc.); however, I also want to pursue designing websites. Is it a better idea to have 2 seperate websites for each business or would it be possible to have just one website? I was thinking I could name it something like "Jane Smith Designs".

Hi, I'm a photography student living in NYC. I would like to know how to start a freelance business. Do i need any legal state authorization? Could i advertise easily without having any problems?

I work for a photography company as a manager which means I don't get to do a lot of hands on work. I'd love to do some freelance photography on the side even if I don't get paid for it, just so I'd be able to use my creativity sometimes. Any idea of where to find work like this?

I am looking for ideas on using photography and maybe something to do with ethnic graphic designing as freelance work or to start a business. Suggestions please

My husband was recently approached to do freelance photography for a local Web site. It is a hobby--he isn't professionally trained--but he's very talented. How much should he charge?

Okay so ive got some questions about Freelance Photography What kind of Camera would you need? What is the average yearly income? Any training required? Amount of education required. What kind of equipment will you need? thanks for the help.

I need to provide a proposal to a client in order to shoot a concert. I have never done one before and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a sample, just to see if I am doing it right. I'm doing some searching online myself, but if anyone knows where I can find one...that would be great. The sample doesnt have to be for photography necessarily, but of any service offerred on a freelance basis. Thanks

Can I get a freelance news photography job? I have no qualifications in photography or professional experience but plenty of personal at home experience in how to use cameras. Can I just start by taking pictures of news events, famous people, and sending the pictures to magazines and news papers as a private individual ? Would this potentially lead me to a possible job with news papers or magazines?

I have been interested in photography for awhile and I have some questions about freelance photography. Is it possible to earn an honest living shooting photos for a newspaper, magazine, etc.? What kind of insurance must you buy that relates to this field? Thanks in advance

I'm a weddding photographer and videographer. How do I file my income tax return. I've not been filing or claiming taxes on my photography work. I make average about $900.00 per month some times $4,000.00 per month but I never file taxes on them. please help and thankyou so much in advance.

I have a passion for photography and want to know how to get my work out there.

I have the skills I just need to figure out how to get started. I want to do outdoors photography including pets and children. I would also like to do birthday parties. Not big on weddings.