In the Beginning - Starting a Photography Studio

There are a lot of photography blogs out there by fantastic photographers such as Scott Kelby, David Ziser, and Joe McNally. Why would I toss my hat in the ring with folks like that. Well... No. 1, I love to write, No. 2, I love photography, and No. 3, I thought it might be interesting to read about the photography business from a little bit different perspective.

I have owned a successful landscape architecture firm for over 11 years and have been a practicing landscape architect for over twenty. We design parks and commercial projects throughout Nevada. But I have always loved photography and have taken classes off and on. I have even attended a few seminars here and there. I, however, have never been a professional photographer.

I have decided to see if I can turn my passion for photography into a viable business. Like most of you... I am not going to quit my "day" job. But I am going to take the business principles that have made me successful as a landscape architect and see if I can trasfer them into a successful photography business.

I plan to blog every step of the way, sharing my success and failures. At 44 years of age I'm out to prove that it's never too late to try something new. I hope you enjoy this blog, find it encouraging, perhaps inspirational, and maybe... just maybe, learn something along the way.

Keep shooting...

Ryan