The need for portrait photography has a massive global market. Considering that there could scarcely be a household which does not need a portrait done at some point. For example the growing children would need to have a portrait produced every year. Photographs of the whole family through the generations are also extremely popular.



The Portrait Photography business is amongst one of the most viable options for the Photographer. The Portrait option is one big money making alternative provided that the Photographer is competent and committed to taking quality portraits.

The venture is simple to initiate and can be begun from home in a spare room. Or even a garage, to keep the costs down whilst you build the business.

The start up needs are modest considering that all it would require to start up a Portrait Photography business would be buying a tripod, the camera, a few lights and some backdrops.

The success in making money from Portrait Photography would depend on being in possession of a high level of self confidence, considering that the photographer would need to guide and direct the group and individuals alike for an effective creation of Portraits. So it would help if the Photographer was a people person and made the experience fun for the customers.

Money can be made from selling the Photographs in a wide range of formats and presented in different ways.

A background can do many things to a photograph. It can change the mood of your photograph, make it look as if the subject is in a variety of situations ranging from a tropical backdrop through to a ambient lighting set up.

Using the background to contrast and bring out the best coloring in your subject, can be done by using solid colours as backdrops. The colours will depend on the lighting, the clothes the subject is wearing, and their actual coloring of the subject.

The background can also bring out the personality of your subject. Fun backgrounds can bring out their humor. It is up to you to bring out these important factors in your subject. To use your creativity and technical knowledge.

It is good to discuss with your clients what sort of backgrounds you should be using for their photographs and give them a choice and involve them in the process. Think about atmosphere, colouring and places that a background can bring to the picture.

Have fun and enjoy the experience. Also work in your own personality and style into the final Photography.