The world of photography has advanced rapidly, especially in today’s digital era. And of course, the chance of becoming a professional photographer hasn’t faded.
Below I will give a few tips for those who want to join the world of photography, and of course every one has their own reasons for becoming a professional photographer:
1. Reading many photography books or you are one keen on surfing the web, you’ll find there are many articles about the history to the detailed techniques of photographers. You can also see examples of professional photographers to inspire you.
2. Never give up. Actually this doesn’t only apply when wanting to become a successful photographer, but for whatever you want to achieve in life. You must always believe in yourself even when others don’t.
3. Don’t ever feel bored or tired. Sometimes we feel bored when doing a certain activity repetitively. But when you want something bad enough, I’m sure you’ll gain the excitement in no time and you won’t bore easily. My advice, never think of your job as a burden, rather as a fun hobby.
4. Act. After reading and examining photography examples of professional photographers, it would now be the time to act. Without practice, theory will never manifest itself into results.
5. Determine your path. There are many types and genres of photography (model, advertisement, wedding, and many other types of photography are out there). Therefore, you need to determine the right photography path for you. Even though the basic techniques are similar, there are advantages and disadvantages for each type of photography.
6. Buy equipment. Becoming a photographer of course need a fully equipped camera. For that, ready your budget to buy the desired equipment so your learning process is exciting to you. If the budget is still limited, you may try purchasing a point-and-shoot camera to practice angles that suit you. When you’ve gotten the hang of it, you can try upgrading to a more expensive DSLR camera.
7. Commercialize. After becoming a professional photographer, it is now time to commercialize your work. This may be via a website or a newspaper/magazines. If your work is satisfying, the clients will no doubt come searching for your service.
The above tips must be followed earnestly so you can enjoy a successful career as a professional photographer. I hope this was useful!
