Working as a photographer in Thailand offers great opportunities. However, there are so many photographers working in the country at the moment that it is very, very difficult to get promoted on your own. But still – trying, not torture, and if it does not work, you can try yourself as a guide in Thailand.
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We have a disagreement on the site about the legality of this field of work, some say that because of list of banned occupations, they can not work, others say they can and just need to get a work permit in Thailand.
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You can apply to companies that work officially with a Russian manager with whom you can communicate in your native language. For a certain amount of money you can cooperate with them. That is, it turns out that you become their executor, and they are your agent – an intermediary. Some percentage of the cost of your work as a photographer in Thailand, they will take for themselves.
Plus:
- You will be protected from Thailand’s laws.
- Companies can look for work for you themselves if you periodically pitch them your clients.
What to choose: a DSLR or a soapbox?
To work as a photographer in Thailand, you need an SLR camera with an interchangeable lens. Where you will buy it, you will decide. If in Russia – the interface will be Russified, in Thailand – perhaps you’ll win a little price. The average DSLR price will be around 20 thousand rubles. Soapbox is definitely not suitable for photo shoots.
Have you ever seen a self-respecting photographer with a soapbox? Not only do they take worse quality photos than a serious DSLR, but it’s pretty much impossible to get the background blurred out. And with a point-and-shoot camera, it’s just going to be really hard to get clients. But to have an SLR camera is not enough, you still need to know how to use it and to use a graphic editor such as Photoshop. Read about all the subtleties of taking beautiful pictures in the article “How to take pictures while traveling”.
How-to-travel?
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If you just start working as a photographer in Thailand, in order to become known, it is advisable to start by creating groups in social networks with your name, where you have to gain subscribers, upload photos that you have taken (for example), describe your services and prices. Although it is desirable to negotiate the price personally. It would be great if you create your own website on this topic, as well as in groups, describe your services on it, the price list, post your photos, etc.
Would be great if you create your own website on this topic.
If you do the right promotion, marketing, keep up your appearance, talk properly, make people like you, then the salary will be at a very decent level, can earn a month from 40,000 baht. By the way, you can try a simple earning on travel photos with your smartphone apps.
What photographer services in Thailand are there?
Services that are currently in demand are:
- Small photo shoots. Fast enough of the nature of about 2 hours of shooting.
- Larger photo sessions (photo excursions). These are photo sessions for a whole day with a trip to some popular locations.
- Photoshoots lasting 2-3 days. This is quite an extensive photo session, it is necessary to prepare for it thoroughly, because during this time you as a photographer will not have a chance to refresh your forces, your closet, makeup, hair, etc.
- Wedding turnkey. For photoshoots in Thailand young couples who have recently played a wedding in Russia often come. For them there is a separate offer, already packed wedding in Thailand, it includes all the necessary specialists, from drivers to the photographer.
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If working as a photographer is not your thing, you can look at other options work in Thailand. And also be patient with Russian tourists in Thailand, because there are often rude people among them.
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