“What qualifications do you need?”
Actually need? None whatsoever. I’ve not so much as an ‘O’ level related to photography. I do have two degrees in unrelated subjects and I’ve previously run another business.
Having run a business before is what really makes the difference.
However, if you’re looking to study, then look for courses that include a significant amount of business studies or are at least oriented towards the business of being a photographer.
More academic ‘Arts’ courses may look attractive but remember when you are writing your essay about contemporary trends in photography, that this knowledge is fine for academia, but rarely impresses potential clients (I used to be a university lecturer too
