PHO 269 - Business of Photography

3 Credits

Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices and procedures and models unique to a career in photography. Discussion includes determining price structures, examining stock photography and art festivals, equipment and studio needs, business forms, business planning, tax structure, licenses and registration, self-promotion (résumé, website, portfolio, post-card mailers, and business identity package). Course may include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career opportunities in a quickly changing career field.