If you want to photograph jewelry or home goods or cars, you can do this without a client’s involvement at all! Simply task yourself with mastering the necessary skills, then invest time into creating a diverse portfolio highlighting that commercial photography genre.If you have time, Kim recommends also making at least one environmental portrait photography that highlight their workspace. When you book an official headshot job, take the opportunity to also make a few photos of your client’s office. Incorporate commercial photography headshots into every portrait photography session, and establish a headshot portfolio.Use those images to begin a portfolio of food commercial photography. You already photograph the beautifully-plated meals at high-end weddings or events.Photos: Kim Fetrow You may already be creating spec commercial work without realizing it!Ĭonsider these commercial photography examples:
