Not even a month ago I decided to take this photography dream of mine seriously. I posted an add on craigslist for free photo shoots and told friends and family about my venture. I made a facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amber-Jensen-Photography/264183676928619), started a photo blog (http://amberjensenphoto.blogspot.com) and put up a Flickr page (www.flickr.com/photos/amberjensen). So far I've an outstanding amount of response but have several shoots booked from my craigslist add but haven't actually shot any yet. For now, I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all. I just can't believe it's taking off so fast. My current goal is to launch my business in October. Complete launch will entail, business licence, business insurance, business cards with all links included, an actual portfolio book to take to shows and show clients in person, a website/portfolio connected to a photo lab for print ordering and brochures. After launch, free pictures are over and I'm on to making some moolah. I can already see my shots getting better and better as I learn all the in's and outs of my camera and photography in general.
I'm really looking forward to my first paid shoot. It won't be until them that this is really real to me. For now it's just a hobby that is moving me toward a long time goal.
