Advanced Diploma Course in Starting Digital Photography Business

The Advanced Diploma Course in starting your own Digital Photography Business

The Advanced Diploma in starting your own Digital Photography Business course is delivered Live on DVD by David Pix a professional photographer and Australia’s leading accredited photography teacher (he is also the Author and creator of The Ultimate SLR Camera DVD course sold through all good photography Stores in Australia)

David Pix’s website is www.davidpix.com.au

David Pix also provides one on one tutor support while you study the course and in the first 2 years of you starting your new business, he will help you from the start to the finish. You are also given training photos to go and take, teaching you a good eye for taking different types of photos.

The course is the most technically up to date Photography course in the market place-having been released only 2 months ago.

This course is taught live on DVD giving you flexibility to study when and where you want. Our Study at home Live Instructional DVD Programs are the easiest way to learn.

The course is broken up into 9 lessons taught on DVD’s and a Course training Manual. The course also includes a resource information disk with all the templates you need including invoices, contracts etc, all you need to add is your letter head.

Here is a brief overview of the Advanced Diploma Course in Starting Your Own Digital Photography Business.

Lesson 1 (DVD 1) Different types of Photography explained

This lesson goes over what a photography business really is. It covers the 20 different types of photography and gives examples of the types of photo's that they capture, the type of equipment that they use and how they go about getting their images.

Lesson 2 (DVD 2) How to set up your Photography Business

In this lesson we take you through the important steps of setting up your new business.

We also cover these topics: Setting up at home, developing an outdoor studio, interview with a new photographer, developing portfolios, setting up freelance, knowing your camera, developing your style, how do you charge for your work, how much can you charge, understanding lenses and picture framing

Lesson 3 (DVD 3) Advanced Photographic Techniques

In this lesson we teach you advanced techniques that every good photographer should know. We show you how to use these techniques to help grow your business.

Some of the topics covered include: Understanding your histogram, tips for using your flash, tips for getting good shots, colour management, mirror up settings for landscape, how to choose a good digital camera, the importance of getting good highlights, using your ISO correctly, using exposure compensation, file rescue software, keeping up technically, sample of movie shot by an HD SLR camera

Lesson 4 (DVD 4) How to Promote Your Business

In this lesson we cover everything you need to know about promoting your product and the different types of methods that you can use. We go over the marketing techniques that you need to know to make your business successful.

Some of the topics discussed are: Jpeg and raw files, turning you into a marketable product, building your own website, photographers shared websites, stock photography, stock Libraries, having a professional photography website made, buying a pre-made template website.

Lesson 5 (DVD 5) Making Your Business Legal

In this lesson we cover all the steps that you need to follow to make your business legal. Topics covered include: making your business legal, registering your business name, developing your logo, sole trader or company, photographers insurance, develop your business to re-sell, business policies, developing goodwill, what rights does your customer have over your photos, storing your photos, what can you photograph legally, holding accounts, developing a code of practice and investing in your portfolio.

Lesson 6 (DVD 6) Marketing Masterclass Session One

In this lesson we take you right through how to market yourself professionally. We go into great detail on how you can catapult your business growth by explaining a number of successful strategies.

Some of the topics covered include: developing your business mindset, getting your image right, your business colours, business stationary, bullet proof your customers, customer loyalty programs, customer mix, unique selling position-how to sell yourself, emotional buying, designing your customers experience, customer profiling, focus on marketing, your hourly costs to run your business and business financial advice

This lesson also includes interviews with some of Australia's leading business experts, including, Gerry Harvey-Owner Harvey Norman-Talks about the importance of getting the right training and Ross Greenwood-Chanel Nine Finance Editor-Gives candid business advice and strategies on running a successful business.

Lesson 7 (DVD 7) Marketing Masterclass Session Two

In this lesson we explain how to write hypnotic sales copy. We also go over in great detail how to develop yellow page ads that work.

We also show you how to write a detailed business plan to ensure that you plan all the necessary steps to ensuring that your business is successful.

This lesson also includes an interview with David Koch-Chanel 7's Sunrise Presenter-In which he explains how to set goals and achieve business success.

Lesson 8 (DVD 8) Marketing Masterclass Three

In this DVD we show you how to create your own products so you can make money from Digital Photography. Some of the topics covered are: developing photography products, photographic albums, DVD slide shows, producing books, canvas Prints, gift certificates, oil portraits, story board prints, photo collage and family portrait packages.

This DVD also includes an interview with David Oliver a Master Photographer (one of only 5 in the world) He shares his insights, experience and what it takes to be a successful photographer, this is one of the most interesting and important interviews in the whole course.

David Oliver's website is http://www.davidoliver.com.au

Lesson 9 (Course Training Manual) How to operate a Photography Business

In this lesson we go into all the steps you must do, to set yourself up as a business. We also cover marketing, business planning, management techniques and costing structures. Colour management and setting your camera, setting your computer for colour, rules for getting your website up in rankings, suggested charge out rates, equipment required for your business and sample photo's.

Resource CD Including all Business Templates

Photography 12 point business plan template, marketing/sales letter templates, colour management chart, invoice template, wedding photography checklist

The Advanced Diploma course in Starting Your Own Digital Photography Business includes 24 months Unlimited Tutor Support and Coaching.

• David also provides one on one tutor support for 24 months so that you can get the most out of this course.
• The email support gives you the benefit of two-way conversation with David Pix on any of the topics covered in the course
• You can submit your questions/ideas to David for his feedback in order to grow your business, he is your coach/business advisor
• David provides business coaching and mentoring once you finish your course and in the first 24 months of business
• David provides one on one support for as long as you need, you can extend his support for 3, 6 or 12 months, so if you need his help he will be there to help you succeed

Once you complete the course you will be required to complete an assessment which will be marked by David Pix our Photography Trainer and Tutor. You will be presented with an Advanced Diploma in Starting Your Own Digital Photography Business accredited by Courses for Success.

Once you complete your course you still have access to David Pix for ongoing support and business coaching. His support is invaluable. You can use his support as many times as you need to ask any questions or seek advice to problems or issues that you may experience in establishing and growing your business. You may also extend his support for as long as you need.

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