My first Shoot

OK well today I had my first shoot. Not sure if I would call it my first "official" shoot since I am not getting paid, but I was my first that didn't involve my kids. It was fun. One of my CPM mommies allowed me to take pics of her adorable 9 mo old. It was sun. A little different since I had to try and connect to her quickly, but I think it turned out OK. I will be dropping the film off tomorrow whenI get done with a maternity shoot in the AM. Then wednesday I get to take pictures of a 3 yr old and 17 mo old. I can't wait. I am really excited about this. As I had posted before, I was scared about posting this to my site but.....in less then 24 hrs I had over 10 offers for all different types.

I think if I manage to make a few $ on some of these shoots then DH will be better with it. I know he is nervous also and he is looking to change jobs but this is for ME. Not for the $, but it is a good perk. I really want to make this work.

I did do a test run with the kids and here are some of the shots.

OK well here it is my first real post.

I am going to try to start something today. I want to start a photography business. I know there are a TON out there and especially in my area, but I am going to try anyway. I am scared and a little excited. I am unsure as to how I will start this. I am not digital and I LOVE my film camera so I am a little worried on how to do this. Do I buy rolls, take the pics and then give the rolls to the person? OR....do I buy the film and develop then let them pic the prints???

On top of that, DH isn't liking his job anymore and wants to find a new one...in this economy. He has mentioned about me getting a job, but I refuse, REFUSE to get a job at Walmart for peanuts. So here I am. Trying to start something in an economy that is steadily going deeper in the toilet and not knowing where to start. Wish me luck!

A Friend told me...

That this is a good thing so I will try it and see. There are a lot of things I would like to do with this so we will see what happens. I will look around and come back and post more.