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<p>"Given your background in marketing and PR, perhaps it'd be good to get your feet wet in somebody else's photo biz. Maybe a local photographer wants an assistant who can bring unique horsepower, on top of assisting. Maybe you don't need to be in business for yourself for a while..." Great suggestion John, thank you!</p>

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<p>Just saw this comment from you Charles - P.S. I'm not trying to be rude but you are going to have to improve your spelling/typing skills to be a 'professional' at anything. <br />Typing is the least of my concerns. Especially since I'm simply posting on a forum. Your comment actually was rude, completely unnecessary and irrelevant.</p>

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<p>Thank Charles! I wish I had seen this earlier, I took this coming week off of work so the week after (the week of this seminar) I'm back at work! What luck ! :(</p>

<p>Hello!<br>

Wondering if there are any Canadians on here tha may know of any good workshops (preferablly wedding photog ones but anything really) in Ontario specifically?</p>

<p>Wow you guys are awesome! Thanks for all of the feedback. Very valid concerns Matthew. I actually have an education in Marketing and PR and extensive work background to "fall back". Phootgraphy is a hobby that I would like to, hope to, grow into a career. My daughter is off to university next year and I'm single so I have all the time in the world to devote to this and "me"! Not looking to make a killing at all, just really enjoy it (so far) and would like to be able to do it as my profession. <br />Again, thanks for all of the input guys. I think I just got overly excited because I'm enjoying this (photog) so much. Based on all of the response, I've got a VERY clear direction that I need to step back, slow down and just learn/grow..got it :)<br />I'm excited about my classes starting next month and I'm going to grab a copy of Light: Science and Magic tomorrow (I'm REALLY interested in understanding light better)<br />I'm so glad I joing this forum. I've joined others and in just a matter of days this has been the most helpful and suportive.</p>

<p>Just saw your post Greg, thanks! I'll hold off on the registration and just create an overview of where I want go. I'll make sure to do it in pencil ;-)</p>

<p>I've had my camera for about 8 months now. I've been shooting and reading on my own but my actual college classes start next month. I didn't decide to take the classes untill now because I didn't really want to put any money into this unless I knew I loved it..and I do!<br>

I'm the kind of person who likes to have a plan and direction to work toward, if plans change, I adjust. Right now, my plan is to do this as a business. I'm fortunate that I will be living in a major tourist and destination wedding locale and my personal expenses will be VERY low so I will have the liberty to pull all of my eggs into this basket (so to speak)<br>

I hear you though Charles. I don't want to make this a cumbersome experience..I want to enjoy it. I will be taking my classes, doing seminars, meet-ups etc but in the meantime I need to have a big picture I'm going toward so I'll create the GANT but again, based on my big picture, do I at least register the business and the business bank account now(education, equipment etc) and then focus on the learning and growing?</p>

<p>I know I have custimer service skills, and I can get gear over time (Although I'd like to have good gear to "practice" on). What I'm missing is the 75%; artistic/craft ability. I'm such a planner that its hard to just focus on learning and not do some business planning! The GANT chart looks lie a good idea..I guess just an overview of where I wnat to go.<br>

Do I at leass register the business and the business bank account now though (education, equipment etc)?</p>

<p>I think I may have jumped the gun and now atrting to feel overwhelmed.<br>

I know that in approx 2 years I want to open up for business. In that time I want to get my equipment ann learn as much as possible. But I've already started planning the structure of my business, sourcing contracts, starting my business plan etc, etc...Am I jumping the gun considering I JUST got my DSLR and I'm a total novice! Or do you think I should be considerign thsoe things now?<br>

I was planning to register my business this weekend because I will be buying equipment, books and taking classes. Is this jumping the gun as well?</p>

<p>Thanks Nadine! I did forum search for "concert" and didn't find anything. Thanks for this</p>

<p>I have been given the opportunity to shoot a concert for a very popular artists this Vday. I will have all access (backstage etc) Any suggestions on 1) what lens would be best 2) settings 3) any other tips (i.e shots to make sure I get)<br>

Thanks!</p>

<p>wow just reading a it of strobist.com now and getting excited! Thanks Bilal!</p>

<p>THanks for the responses. I was also wondering if it makes sense to set up a mini studio in my home to play with lighting? Also wnat to add that I will be living in the tropics in a popular wedding destination so most shoots will be outdoors.</p>

<p>If i'm ready (in terms of skill), I start doing weddings..If not I continue to learn. Onj the flip side if I'm ready before that I will open up shop. I understand how important that day is to a couple and I have no intentions on messing it up :) </p>

<p>Just an added note: any advise that can be offered on building my skills and knowledge over the coming years would be great. Thank you!</p>

<p>Hello All - I am somewhat new to photography and very interested in doing weddings once the time is right. Right now I'm giving myself about a 2 year timeline to learn as much as possible. I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on books I can read that really cover lighting, color cast. using ambient light ..things like that.</p>