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I am a photographer with Digital slr gear. i would love to get into self employed photography, working from home. problem is i have no experience with this type of photography.
how could i build the skills? is it a good idea to do some for free (ie friends/family)? should i try to partner up with a photographer for a bit? should i start with “budget” packages to those that do not want to spend £800+ on a photographer and concentrate on the traditional style and build on my creativity?
Re: the point below about doing freebies when there is already a pro covering. i would love to do this, but feel that the pro might not be too pleased. any thoughts?

Life’s Images Photography donates $8,000 to charity
Life’s Images Photography proudly donated $8,000 to its Hope Calendar beneficiary for 2010, It’s My Heart, after completing the third annual fundraising project last week.

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I have just bought an old Canon Eos 300 Analogue SLR, which came with two lenses and a kit bag- nothing else. I presume all I need to get going are some batteries (are rechargeable ones best?) and film? I’m talking bare basics here.

Where can I get the right film for the job? And what do I look out for? Is the film you can buy in Tesco the right dort of stuff for serious SLR photography?

As I am also on a strictly low budget, what should I be looking to buy next in the way of equipment once I am up on my feet? I am aiming to (in time) become a freelance photo-journalist.

Also I have no darkroom facilities- what is involved in setting up my own at home (I know a lot can go wrong but I aim to do it properly and on a small, realistic scale.

i know it needs fast shutter speed and good optical zoom. do you know what else a good digital camera would need for wildlife photography? if you know of a good camera, it would be most helpful if you could send me a link to that camera.
yeh im willing to spend up to £200 but cheaper would be nice
see im 17, doing a photography course i could push the price higher. i’ll be taking the photos of all kinds of wildlife yes at the zoo, in a national park and a wolf sanctuary.

Public encouraged to view photo show entries online
MATTOON — Lake Land College will celebrate regional photographers and embrace the theme of “Decadence” at this year’s Lake Land College Foundation 31st Annual Photography Show, sponsored by General Electric Mattoon Lamp Plant.

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