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What is the best Caribbean Island to work as a wedding photographer?
Question: What is the best Caribbean Island to work as a wedding photographer?
I am a professional wedding photographer in the midwest. I’ve shot several weddings in the Caribbean and Mexico, and I want to move to the Caribbean in 2010 to pursue my wedding photography career. Originally I was thinking USVI because of the citizenship issues, but now I am also thinking Costa Rica because of the low cost of living.
I want to make sure wherever I move will be a popular wedding destination so I can keep busy. Wherever I decide I’ll go for 2-3 months next year to get used to the location, etc. I plan on working for myself, but am open to also getting a second p/t job somewhere on the island.
Thanks in advance!
(destination wedding photography)
Best answer:
Answer by Tyler I Shanick
thats hard to say but I know Antigua for sure has a strong wedding industry and so there should be a big market there.
No matter where you decide to go.. you’ll need a business license and permit as well as working papers. Business license sometimes have a hefty fee. Some places not.
As for a second job…most caribbean islands have a high unemployment rate and don’t allow foreigners to take jobs away from the locals.. Again.. work permits can be pricey.. depending on where you are.. and what you are looking to do.
Costa Rica really doesn’t have a low cost of living for those who want ANY amenities at all. It’s quite expensive for foreigners.
Do some homework before pulling up roots.