With a commercial photography degree and previous work experience in three Seattle area studios, I opened my own photography business in Bellevue, WA in 1984 and later invested in a first high-end Photoshop workstation in 1993.
While I've always produced a wide variety of professional images, historically the bulk of my work had comprised of product photography and more recently of architectural interiors. Low overhead, planning ahead and providing a good value have been my secrets to success.