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How to Start a Photography Career

A photographer is one that creates new images. There are several different types of photography, there is photography for publication, consumer photography, service photography, and fine art photography.

Here are some Specialty types include: Stock, Digital,Commercial, Nature, Glamor, Still Life, Sports, Food, Aviation

Other Types of consumer photography include: Weddings, Portraits, The world of Events, Marketing Consumer Photography

You will also have the opportunity to try these Service photography includes: RealEstate Documentation, Forensic Photography, College and University Photography, Medical and Scientific Photography, Museums and Government

If you love to take pictures you will find that this Photography for publication includes: Advertising Photographers, Corporate Photography, Editorial, Media/Publicity, Catalog,


Become a Professional Photographer
Become a Professional Photographer
Digital Camera
Digital Camera

Take Pictures of Special Moments

Since photography is everywhere and it has become a hobbie for some and can be an expensive hobby before the ease of digital photography. People love photos and since pictures speaks thousands of words it can be really a way to capture the moment before it is lost. Taking pictures of special moments and special occasions is what makes photograpy a great way to keep track of a time where family comes together to celebrate and laugh.

Moments in ones life is frozen in time and provides a way to share these moments years and years to come.

Turn this passion into a career, what is Freelance Photography?

One can actually get paid to take photos, working for yourself and selling photos to various venues such as magazines, internet sites, advertising services or portrait studios.

Those venues that purchase photos, usually have a theme that they specialize in such as black and white, landscape or water scenes, portraits or architecture. It takes a skilled eye and practice to get the perfect shot.


Ways to get work with your portfolio

Connections and networking is a good way to get gigs, taking photography classes and talking with teachers and fellow students can give leads. One could also join a photography interest group in the community that meets and shares tips and tricks. Take time to learn from other photographers, how do they shoot the photos and what mood is portrayed. Is there a obvious style. What are the tone, focus, lighting or colors being used. Choosing a background is also something to consider outdoors vs indoors.

Establishing a freelance photography career takes planning and a set direction so as to enter work to as many venues as possible and get paid to do something that one loves.

When building a Portfolio

Showing samples of your work in a portfolio gives clients an idea of what type of photos that one does well. Include paid work as well as hobbie, or contest photos that have been taken over a period of time.

 

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Dumbledore  says:
2 years ago

You provide some good resources for aspiring photographers. Another source is the "Photograper's Market" although I do not know if this publication is available online. It is geared toward the freelance photographer.

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Research Analyst  says:
2 years ago

Glad you like it Laura.

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pjdscott  says:
2 years ago

Some great resources here, RA. I wonder if the ease of digital photography has hindered or helped the profession, ie., almost anybody can take their own pictures and publish on the web but has that allowed a tranche of new users into the professon?

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Research Analyst  says:
2 years ago

pj your right I think digital photography has opened up opportunities for amateurs to make a living in this profession.

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Devin Aldine  says:
2 years ago

Thanks for listing the resources, and for becoming a fan. :) I'm considering checking into those resources.

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sligobay  says:
2 years ago

Thanks RA- I'm one of those new digital camera guys. Cheap and simple with no film expense and rechargeable batteries. You can shoot to your heart's content. I am a great distance from being where I want to be with editing,video and film but I'm taking the first steps of a toddler. Thanks.

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singpec476  says:
2 years ago

Great hub and some really good resources.

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Research Analyst  says:
2 years ago

Thanks Devin

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RyanRE  says:
2 years ago

Don't forget real estate photography. That is a growing industry right now.

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JYOTI KOTHARI  says:
2 years ago

Photo bank too with real estate.

Jyoti

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John Juneau  says:
17 months ago

For digital photography beginners, I have published a hub with some helpful info:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Getting-to-Know-Your-Digit

:)

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Research Analyst  says:
16 months ago

Finding work as a freelance photographer, has grown due to stock photography needed on blogs.

automated ebook software  says:
13 months ago

Cameras intimdate me hehe... I recently found one that I can use but I want a sharper image. Not sure how to do it.

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