In the business for the last quarter century, portrait and interiors freelance Mel Yates shoots regularly for international designers and furniture companies. He speaks to David Land about assisting, finding the right agent, and the importance of following up a good lead.

"I'm very interested in people and the way they live. I also have an appreciation for design so photographing portraits and interiors is beyond just making an image for me - I hope I have an understanding of what I'm photographing."

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Bournemouth graduate Sarah Brimley, who works as top end assistant to Bailey, among others, discusses making the move to a career as a freelance fashion photographer

“When I’m walking down the street, I always look for people who are unusual and quirky. I’m not interested in classic beauty. I don’t find it appealing at all”

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Rugby-based Neil Bowler first picked up a camera in 2009, with the arrival of his firstborn. Photography soon became a passion, and he has now turned it into a highly successful business. He speaks to Simon James.

"Whenever I pick up a camera, I always ask myself how can I use light to shape the image I want to make."

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Freelance Heather Edwards specialises in garden and flower photography. She talks to f2 about how she turned her passion for plants into a successful business.

"I was quite shy when I was younger, but when you are self employed, you learn very quickly that you have to take control of your marketing and you have to sell yourself"

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