starting up my photography business

If you're seriously interested in starting up a professional photography business, I would definitely recommend looking into the Hallmark Institute Of Photography. It is a 10 month long intensive program designed specifically for commercial photographers. The photography courses teach you portraiture, weddings, fashion, product, architecture and any other type of commercial photography you may want to pursue. Along with the photography courses, you take business courses specifically designed for photographers wanting to start their own businesses. Many students who have graduated from this program have gone on to have very successful careers as photographers! Their website is http://hallmark.edu if you're interested in learning more!