6/21/2013

The Fun In Being A Photographer

By Odessa Edwards


Being a photographer can be a very rewarding endeavor. It is the kind of position many pride themselves in having. It's a job that people love and that is rewarding financially along with on a personal level. Some people choose the career for the money but many fall into it for the love of photography. Being a photographer takes dedication but it is a fun and stable job.

Many photographers choose to get a degree in photography. It may not be required but it is recommenced if you are choosing to make photography a career. Employers will look at your samples along with education and background. If you are choosing to pursue photography as a hobby then it may not be necessary to pursue a degree.

The profession of photography can be more than just about money. Sure, there is a lot of money that can be made in it, but a real selling point for most people is the artistic side of the career itself. Not only that but friends and family are always in need of a professional photographer at weddings, graduations, and more. Many photographers also make scrapbooks of their own lives and that of their children in a professional setting.

In the beginning, all that is really needed to get started us a camera. Digital cameras are most likely the best way to start out. This way a computer can be sued to crop and edit photos to their desired look.

Becoming a photographer is no different than becoming an artist of any other kind. It takes practice and dedication. It also takes a personal touch in your work. Photography is a form of expression and is the equivalent of painting a picture. The camera is the only true expense starting up but they are not usually too expensive.

Cities are a great way for photographers to express urban life artistically through their photos. People on their phones going to work with a sprawling urban landscape behind them is an example of a photo in the city. They typically are mean to capture every day life.

Nature also has it's own wonders to collect. It can be the tall trees in the forest or the endless ocean. A lot of photographers are also into animals and may take stills of animals doing various activities. Some actually focus their artistic careers around particular animals. There is also underwater photography. That may be slightly more advanced than normal though.

Many photographers also enjoy to travel and take pictures. Countries all over the world maintain their own unique physical features to capture. It can be their respective architecture or their mountainous terrain. Many also go to see their native animals that do not live in the photographers home country. Some choose to go to poorer nations and take pictures showing the worsening conditions to assist groups in getting aid for that nation. Photography can be used to enhance the lives of many.




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