Business At A Glance
Startup Costs: $2,000 – $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Online Operation? No
Business Overview
There are a number of different approachesthat can be taken when starting a wedding photography business. Thefirst option is to be the wedding photographer, and the second optionis to start an agency representing wedding photographers.
If you choosethe second option, a Web site could be established that would listwedding photographers from across North America along with samples oftheir photography work. Anyone seeking a wedding photographer wouldsimply log onto the Web site and search the index for photographers intheir area. Revenues for the Web site can be generated by charging thephotographers a yearly fee to be listed on the site, and the site couldgenerate substantial advertising revenue from related businesses suchas wedding planners, caterers, and formalwear rental companies seekingadditional exposure.