Hey Guys,
I havent posted in a while but I am fixing to open a photography business and was wondering if anyone had any advice. i have been working for an event photographer for the past 3-4 years and have got burnt out on it...badly. I have watched this guy underbid MANY jobs and have even let  him screw me on pay. I have learned what NOT to do, but was looking into protrait photography. Maybe even directories for churches. I have done a few weddings but am definatly not interested in those. I have a guy who is willing and going to front me the money for start up costs. This makes me nervous but I  am now in a position where I can devote 90% or my time to it. I am tossing up between the 40d and the d200. I know the d200 0has the master commander mode for flashes and  and I really like the usefullness of that feature for my outdoor photography. I guess what I'm asking though is how should I start and about how much should I really expect to make in the first year? Any advice at all would be a God send. I'm scared and nervous but excited all at the same time :D
yours,
Lonifer
a.k.a. Lon VanPelt