Work At Home Income And Your Photography Hobby

Over twenty-seven million small businesses exist in the United States

, according to the U. S. Small Business Administration. These businesses employ more than of the population and create up to 80% of new jobs. National Small Business Week recognizes both business owners and entrepreneurs with a ceremony at the White House for their critical contributions to the national economy. For aspiring entrepreneurs, a hobby can become a source of work at home income.

Many people engage in photography during spare time. They take pictures, share them, and upload them online. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Occupational Outlook Handbook", there are 125,000 photographers. About half of these photographers are in business for themselves. The profession is estimated to increase by 10% by the year 2016..

On major visual art portals, there are millions of uploaded photography pictures. Rather than merely passively posting photos, a person can gain a market edge by joining professional organizations. Professional organizations can lead its members more quickly and efficiently to growing their photography hobby into a business.

The Alliance of Visual Artists has a global membership of 45,000. It counts the Photography Association of America, the Society of Sport and Event Photographers, and the Stock Artist Alliance as members.

Members of the Photography Association of America are assisted with developing creative and business skills. The group has 20,000 members spanning 54 countries. The photographer locater service allows members to market themselves by photo specialty. Visitors can quickly locate freelancers, fine art photographers, legal photographers, digital photographers, wedding photographers, and stock photographers.

The Stock Artists Alliance provides free online registration. The nonprofit stock photographer organization provides industry news, stock photography training, advocacy, and business advice. Insider business and photo tips are available in the Alliance's free e-zine.

Since 2001, the Society of Sport and Event Photographers, has been advocating for its members, and educating them on niche photography. Their website has a member directory that users can search. Along with other features, the group has business tools such as contract templates, photography copyright information and model release forms among resources.

A photography hobby can lead to work at home income. Aspiring photographers can avoid blindly sending photos to an overstocked public photo site. When half of all photographers work for themselves, joining a professional alliance to assist you is a marketing strategy best practice.

by: Cavyl Stewart.

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