This document provides tips for turning a passion for photography into a profession. It discusses developing a portfolio by specializing in different types of photography like portraiture, landscapes, and street photography. It also addresses the challenges of making a living through photography like inconsistent income, safety concerns when traveling, and the need to market yourself and your work. Photographers are advised to be curious, capture the essence of their subjects, and tell visual stories with their photos.

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2. — be passionate

3. — be curious

4. — capture the essence

5. — tell a story

6. — like people

7. — portraiture, food..

8. — landscape, interiors..

9. — street..

10. — passion for photography
— curious and observe
— capture the essence
— tell a story
— like people
— jack of all trades

11. — the reality
— not easy to make a constant income
— it’s hard
— language and safety concerns
— budget
— it’s a business
— sell yourself
— write, research and document during
— market your story on return
— no holiday

12. — the assignment
— commissions
— pitch an idea

13. — editorial

14. — commercial

15. — stock

16. — preparation
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— setting up spontaneity
— goals meeting expectations
— your approach

17. — documentary

18. — glamour/ posed

19. — logistics
— travel arrangements
— equipment (my bag)
— Contax G2 for film, negative film
— 5D M2
— 24-70mm(2.8), 50mm(1.4), 85mm(1.2), 100mm(2.8)
— travel case, 4gig cards, Lacie rugged backup, day bag
— Manfrotto tripod
— workflow

20. — Pentax 4.5x6

21. — Contax G2

22. — Canon

23. — film vs. digital
— the pros and cons

24. — colour vs. b&w

25. — light and times of day
— sunrise & sunset
— during the day
— after sunset
— overcast
— back up at night!!

31. — on return
— backup again
— edit
— present your images
— discuss usage

32. — contact sheet

33. — shoot for the love!

34. — questions