The passion for photography has become extremely popular in recent years. Often the amateur photographer thinks about how to turn his hobby into a profitable business. Becoming a professional photographer requires both some theoretical knowledge and extensive practical photography experience.
It is necessary
- - camera;
- - memory card for the camera;
- - protective light filter;
- - tripod.
Instructions
Step 1
The first thing a novice photographer will have to do is to acquire the necessary equipment. The choice of the first camera should be taken responsibly, but you should not buy the most expensive model, believing that the more expensive the camera, the better the photos. Take a look at amateur DSLRs like Nikon D5000, Canon EOS 500D Kit, Sony Alpha SLT-A33. When buying a camera, hold it in your hands, if possible, take several shots under artificial and natural light.
Step 2
The list of equipment and accessories a photographer needs is not limited to the camera. At the initial stage of mastering the art of photography, you will also need: a capacious memory card, a protective light filter that will protect the lens glass from dust and water, a convenient bag for the camera. In terms of optics, a kit lens is usually sufficient for a beginner photographer, but later on you will have to buy interchangeable lenses. In addition to the above, a tripod can also be useful, especially if you plan on doing studio and portrait photography.
Step 3
Becoming a good photographer is impossible without knowledge of theory, so before you start practicing, you will have to spend some time learning the basics of photography. You can familiarize yourself with them both by enrolling in a photo school, and on your own, studying the relevant literature and lessons on the Internet. First of all, read about such basic concepts in photography as shutter speed, aperture, focus, exposure, white balance. Also, learn the basics of composition, and read about choosing lighting and camera angles. You can find a lot of useful information from the instructions for your camera.
Step 4
Having familiarized yourself with the theory of photography, get down to practice, because it is she who will make a real photographer out of you. Take your camera with you as often as possible and, wherever you are, look for an interesting shot, a good angle. Try yourself in different genres of photography - portrait, group, landscape, reportage. Select the most successful personnel for your portfolio, which will be useful to you when you are looking for orders.
Step 5
After gaining some experience, try photographing for money. It is not so easy to find the first clients, therefore, at first, you may have to shoot weddings or reports for a review or a symbolic amount. However, if your first customers like your photos, they will certainly recommend you to their friends. Alternatively, you can sell photos on photo stocks or look for work as a photojournalist or photography assistant. By working with more experienced colleagues, you can gain valuable insight and advice.
