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To begin with, you many want to exhibit at smaller more manageable venues.  For example, shops and cafes are a good place to start.
You have too decided first which images you want to show.  If you want to make money, a good idea is to show images that are striking but would also be appealing for someone from; landscapes, flowers etc.  They don’t have to be dull, but you may want to make them more saleable, if your aim is to make money.
Also be aware that many cafes and stores will not want anything too controversial on the walls, since their main unction is not as a gallery (unless they are a very edgy store).

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Now that you know what an exhibition is, or what it can be, and you realise that only the best and most interesting work will be successful you need to consider how to get your work shown.  It is not an easy task by any means, but with motivation and dedication it is certainly possible.
If you can find a local sponsor, then you will need to discuss with them what they expect from the images you are producing.  For a rough example, a local festival could be holding a food and drink event in your town in a week You could get in touch with the event planners and say you are a local and you can take a series of high quality photographs that will demonstrate the theme of food and drink in the town.  In return you would like to be sponsored for all materials and perhaps a small fee for your time, and you would also like them to use their contacts to find a space to show your work.  This is a rough example, but you need to open your eyes to opportunities available as rarely do non-established photographers just get asked to display work.
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Having your photography displayed in an exhibition is one of the best ways to share your work with the public and other professionals.  It can help you get noticed and really boost your confidence.  However, the prospect of holding an exhibition or being part of one may seem daunting and stressful if you have never experienced one before.  But where there is a will, there is a way!  Read on to hear more about the way to approach it.

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