You don´t have to pay for models. I´m shooting potraits of friends or family members sometimes for my portfolio. It´s necessary to be prepared and to have some

You don´t have to pay for models. I´m shooting potraits of friends or family members sometimes for my portfolio. It´s necessary to be prepared and to have some pictures that you can show to clients. When you get your first job you don´t have to charge to much (see it as an door opener) because the outcome is much more important -> if the clients are happy they will recommend you to other future clients. To get your first client, I would suggest to tell to your friends that if they hear that someone needs a photographer, that they should recommend you. Don´t forget to buy your firend a beer after the recommendation ;) I would invest more in good lenses than in a expensive camera. It doesn´t have to be a full-frame you can also shot nice pictures with an aps-c. You don´t have to own website (yes, it´s more professional) but you can also use just Instagram to show your pictures.