Wedding photographers have the opportunity to grow their skills through networking virtually and communicating with some of the best photographers in the world. When you are just starting out, it can be difficult to find opportunities to break into wedding photography. However, wedding photographers now have the opportunity to do this by joining industry-specific associations that offer support for freelancers or small photography businesses. Associations offer the opportunity for photographers to engage in professional education and training, and create a unified voice and community for wedding photographers to come together.

See associations for Wedding Photographers:

• https://pocketsuite.io/the-international-society-of-professional-wedding-photographers-ispwp/
• https://pocketsuite.io/wedding-photojournalist-association/

The Lifestyle Photographers Association (LSPA) exists to accredit and promote the expertise of professional photographers whose work focuses on still-photography portraits of the family.

The LSPA seeks to increase business opportunities for its members and to generate greater demand among potential clients seeking a creative approach to on-location portrait photography.

How to Join Lifestyle Photographers Association 

The cost of the Lifestyle Photographers Association membership is $45 per year, or $25 for 6 months. Sign up for membership through the website linked below.

Resources for Lifestyle Photographers Association 

Location: United States

Website: https://www.lifestylephotographers.com/

Email: webservices@lifestylephotographers.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle.photographers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylephotographersassociation

The Family Photographers Society is a group of international portrait photographers.

How to Join Family Photographers Society

Visit the website linked below to register and learn more about membership.

Resources for Family Photographers Society

Website: https://familyphotographerssociety.com/

Email: info@familyphotographerssociety.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyphotographerssociety/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyphotographerssociety/

Fashion photography promotes individuals, brands and clothing styles. Fashion photography is all about telling a story for consumer interest. Within this type of photography, models are not the focus, but are used as a tool to promote a range of products ranging from jewelry, cosmetics, clothing, and brand names for products that can range from perfume to cars and more.

There is a great deal of work behind the scenes of a fashion photographer, and what most people don’t realize, is that this type of work requires you to work within a team. Often, the fashion photographer is not in charge of the shoot. They do not direct their models or set up the shoot in the way they desire. They are simply in charge of lighting and working with the rest of the crew – think director, makeup, wardrobe – to capture the perfect moment in time. 

Requirements for Fashion Photographers

Investigate the legal requirements for starting your fashion photography business such as licensing and certification in your state. 

Resources to help in starting or expanding your fashion photographer career:

• Fashion Photographer Associations
• Fashion Photographer School and Certification
• Fashion Photographer Social Groups