Can you help me get my camera??

hey hun, What I strongly suggest you do is more looking $598 at staples that I saw just yeasterday. My mother is looking to get me a D80 Nikon SLR with body and lens kit for around $900 dollars. If you want the basics I would go for this. Then as you get more jobs put that money towards accessories. But first things firs is be sure to have a Strong portfolio. As a bride you will know that when you see a photographers portfolio it is nice to see an example of a full wedding shoot. Perhaps what you could do is enlist in some people who have been married prior to and perhaps have a faux wedding. Best thing to do for first time gig is to do it for a friend. Or ask if you could take pictures along side their other photographer. You wouldn't be a contest for the photographer but would be able to get a full wedding in and help build your portfolio with your new camera. Friends are the best way to go as they are more understanding if things aren't percice. Another thing that's nice with doing it along side the photographer is that no initial expectations were there. So if you didn't do a top notch job that's ok because they already had the photographer there doing photos for them. This may possibly mean that you don't get paid a ton for your first gig. The point is to start off small and build from there as your credibility grows so can your price. But a price tag is usually what will make or break your deal. Going into a contract with an individual who doesn't have a strong portfolio and a high price will cause them to run with their hands in the air. Start off small or if you do go with a bigger price have incentives like a free engagement photo shoot (so you can test out your camera earlier) also so that you can get to know the couple, also so they can see your work before hand and feel more comfortable with giving you the rate your asking for. Another great idea would be to tell them. You'll do an engagement photoshoot for them if they don't like it it's free of charge and they dont' have to proceed with the wedding. However if they do like it they only have to pay 80$ for a cd with all the photos on them etc. If they don't like it that's fine you have more to add to your portfolio etc. If you need some more tips I'd be more than happy to help you out :) Kindest regards, Amanda

I can not give you a job, but if you have to settle, look up "prosumer" cameras. They are between a professional and point and shoot camera. So, you have some control but also auto settings. I found my Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom on ebay for a little over 100$ and am satisfied.

hi armybride309... i would really love to be able to help you... but unfortunately, i'm not staying in america and i can't help you to get your camera sooner... all i can do is only pray for you so that you will get lots of people who will use your professional service to take their wedding pictures... all the best... take care and have a nice day...

You have some nice images. Maybe you could post on a Yahoo site. I live in Missouri and they have a MissouriMarketplace for people in our state. Perhaps they have one for your area as well. That would probably be a better way for you to find someone local. I own a Nikon D50 and have been using it for several years now. I have been extremely happy with it and purchased it for around $900 with one lens. I found an additional lens on Ebay for about $200 about two years ago. Good luck getting the camera you want and branching out....

Did you get the camera you wanted? I hope you did and are on your way to making lots of money with it. Good luck with your endeavor.

Ahh.. you take really good pictures! I would love to have you take mine, but I'm not in that area... :( I hope you get it all worked out so you can continue to take excellent pictures! Goodluck!