Starting point; the nature of the beast; professional training and career possibilities; working in the industry; the making of the product; new ways of working; computer applications and telecommunications; the nuts and bolts of doing business; money management; you don't have to be alone; the tools of the trade; the small commercial studio; photographic lighting; basic technique; efficient shooting practices; working outside the studio; making it happen; an introduction to pricing; client relations and professional standards; the commercial photographer's darkroom; darkroom techniques for colour processing; protecting your work; legal and ethical considerations; beyond photography; the greening of photography; body and soul; fifty practical tips for increasing productivity.