VCT 2075 - Photography Business and Profession

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: For successful photographers, business skills are just as important as creative skills. This course covers essential business topics that professional photographers need to know in order to succeed. Content includes photography contracts, managing clientele, event photography, pricing, and selling work.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): VCT 1073 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1021

Major Content

Building a photography business
Business and photography contracts
Building and managing clientele
Pricing structure and packages
Working with other professionals
Presenting and selling your work

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

register a business with the state.
create a photography business plan.
prepare client contracts.
prepare model releases.
create pricing packages.
advertise a photography business.
implement relationship marketing techniques.
cultivate inter-vendor relationships.
evaluate networking opportunities.
lead clients through photography process.
prepare contracts for second shooters and assistants.
implement appropriate sales and delivery methods.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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VCT 2075 - Photography Business and Profession