Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

CLIFF NOTES:

* Get the best gear you can afford.
* Read everything you can about shooting and your gear.
* Practice, practice and practice! Then compare it with others in your niche. How does it pair up?
* Find someone who will allow you to pick their brain.
* Don't expect pro results overnight.
* Make as many contacts as you can and always hold up to what you tell them you will do. Always deliver.
* And then somewhere along the line you have to learn how to deal with models and talent and get them to do what you want.