How to Make Money Using a Digital Camera
If you have a digital camera and are an avid photographer, you may want to consider putting that camera to work. The digital age has opened up new opportunities for the novice photographer. Overhead is low because film is obsolete. With memory sticks and cards, it is just as cost-effective to take one picture as it is to take 100 pictures.
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Instructions
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Find out if and where your community sponsors little league sports. Contact the park or recreation manager and ask if it's okay to take pictures.
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Acquire a schedule of events and games from your local little league park. Decide on a good time and commit yourself to being there at your most convenient time.
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Choose a good spot to shoot from. Make sure parents are aware of what you're doing. Most won't object; parents want great pictures of their kids. Focus on individual players. Try to get a variety of shots, such as at-bat shots, the concentration shot of the pitcher, or the little boy in the outfield filling his hat with dirt.
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Wait until the end of the game and offer your pictures to the proud parents. Generally, they'll be glad somebody was there to capture the moment.
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Follow through with your orders. If you brought your portable printer, you can fulfill orders on the spot. If you need to print from home, come to the next game to deliver your goods.
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Tips & Warnings
Another great way to make money with your digital camera is to freelance for your local newspaper. You may also consider taking pictures for Internet websites that offer stock photography.
