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Step 1
Start by forming a resume and portfolio of your work. You want to do this first because as you meet people in the business you will want to show them your work right away in a professional manner.
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Step 2
Insurance PhotographyTo find Insurance companies that hire photographers to work from taking pictures target internet based and larger internet companies that do not have local offices. When natural disasters strike or accidents happen to a highly insured piece of property insurance companies want picture for proof of a claim. Many times they hire freelance photographers to take pictures in their area of the claim then send digital picture back to them. Photographers are usually on a contract basis and will only be called upon as needed. To find a job in this field keep a eye on job site such as mosterjobs.com and the local news paper. T To be marketable a photographer must have a digital camera with at least a rating of 7 pixels and a access to a high speed computer with a internet connection. Applicant are must have own transportation, be able to lift 50 pounds, be comfortable with heights,and willing to climb ladders.
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Step 3
Travel PhotographyTo find companies that are looking for Travel photographers in your area contact businesses that depends on tourism, could benefit from exposure from publishing pictures, or may have use to make products with their facility on them (like postcards).A travel photographer does not have to leave their home town to get a paying job. If you live anywhere tourist may want to go you may have a way in. And no you do not have to live in a big attraction like Hawaii, small towns that even bring inner state tourists will work. Travel photographers must have a good digital camera that is of professional quality. Some magazines may take photos that are more snapshots from poorer grade cameras, but the rate paid will be dramatically changed.
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Step 4
Taking Pictures For Websites.To find companies that hire photographers to take pictures for websites go to photo stock websites like istock.com, shutterfly.com, photos.com, and gettyimages.com. Photographs increase the value of a website. Website owners that do not have the ability or time to take their own picture pay others to do the work for them. Individual job can be found by contacting businesses and organizations that have websites but using a stock photography site may be more effective. There are hundreds of stock photo sites that will pay a photographer for use of their pictures. While each site is varies most will keep your photograph (as long as it meets their guidelines) on their website for free, then when a company that is looking for the time of photos that you have chooses your work you will get a portion of the sale. Depending on the way the site is set up, many photographs can be sold repetitively and a create a passive income stream.
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Step 5
Take Digital Photos For Catalogs And Sales Websites.To find companies and individuals that want to hire photographers to take photos of products for a catalog or for online sales websites it is best to set up yourself as a freelancer. A personal business card along with a blog(a free blog is fine)may do wonders in getting attention of target companies. Contact small printing companies that contract with small business to do catalogs. Also consider locating individuals that sale mass products on eBay and other online sales websites. The actual job of taking the photos may have to be done away from your home but formatting and correcting photos can be done from home and sent via internet.
