I am trying to become professional photographer

[EIngerson]

Every word is true but it's not only for photography for every other job or business too i know its not gonna be easy but money it's not main reason its more like hobby for me

Eric, will you take over this one?

Nope, I'm out.

 

[Designer]

I am trying to become a professional photographer but all i know i learn from YouTube tutorials you might will just laugh at my pictures but if somebody will give me right advice i will be appreciate.

Try to get a job working for another photographer. It is not glamorous, and lots of hard work, but you will learn fast. Mostly you will be moving equipment, cleaning the studio, answering the telephone, etc. Do not expect to take professional photographs immediately, but just observe and learn.

 

[pixmedic]

Automatically bad advice so you are saying when you decide to become a photographer first thing you did its you drop 10 k for equipment ? Do y realize that i know at least 3 famous photographers taking pict only using camera no extra equipment or even flash ? One of them saith extra equipment is not letting you to catch a lot of moments sins you more concern about carrying stuff or do not loose them Anyone can make great pict with 10k studio you try to create something with what you have and than you can move forward buying expensive camera

I would like to point out that there is a difference between deciding to become a photographer, and deciding to become a "professional" photographer.

If you really think "anyone" can take great pictures with a studio and 10k in equipment, your best business bet then is to take out a small business loan, open a studio, and start raking in the money.

I would love to know who your "famous" photography friends are, and what kind of photography they do. When people talk about professional photographers needing all that equipment, they aren't just talking about a camera and a lens and some studio lights. A lot of things depend on what type of photography you are doing. If you plan to do weddings with one camera and a lens or two....you are foolish. Our equipment list easily tops 10k because we have backups of everything from cameras and lenses, to flashes and stands.

It is true that plenty of people start a "business" with little more than a camera, a lens, and a dream....Some of them even make money at it...but the first time a camera, flash, or lens breaks while shooting a one time event like a wedding, or christening, or birthday....that 10k in backup gear won't seem like such a silly idea.

Me? My whole kit that I'm using can fail and all I have to do is walk over to my camera bags and grab another one. I lose a few minutes instead of the rest of the event. Being a professional is not just knowing how to use a camera, but being able to get the job done under any conditions.

You are right about learning what you have before getting more gear, just remember to learn what gear you need for a job before you agree to do it. Business skills are often more important than photography skills, and a good business plan is to be prepared for any piece of equipment to fail at any given time.

 

[NatalieValerie]

i didnt mean by that i dont need your opinion its very important for me, but i dont think that i dont have a chance in photography if i am not gonna spend 10k right away. doesn't sounds right to me. i like to studying photographs that other people are taking and it was a tvshow i dont remember the name of it and i don't remember name of this photographer but i will pull it up and post link for you i just was amassed she is only carrying camera with her and her pict are so alive. I only have d7000 no lenses no flash yet that is one more question what kind of flash can i buy for this camera not expensive please what else do i need for first time ? honesty i got camera 1 year ago and i start watching tutorials and read about photography and practicing 3-4 month ago , and now i have a feeling that i am missing a lot. i you have some links for tutorials books that helped you to get a better quality of your pict somehing that helped you at my level i will be apreciate .

 

[NatalieValerie]

but how could i find photographer who need assistant? i was thinking about it before.

 

[pixmedic]

I'm at work on my phone so I can't link much. Online tutorials are great, but what's even better is taking that knowledge and applying it to actual picture taking and SEEING how different techniques make differences in the pictures.

I would recommend finding a tutorial on one one technique...Portraits, landscape, wildlife. ..whatever interests you, and then go try applying it to your photography before moving on to a different tutorial.

 

[pixmedic]

but how could i find photographer who need assistant? i was thinking about it before.

My wife interned with a wedding and portrait photographer for 5 years before doing any work of her own. We got lucky as he was a friend of my father's.

It's difficult now to find photographers willing to help new people, and the market is very saturated.

 

[tecboy]

Hello....too many replies and still no photos yet!

 

[NatalieValerie]

i already answered this question i dont think you dont need equipment just saing not now. i am trying to find link for this tvshow where i saw this photographer

 

[Designer]

but how could i find photographer who need assistant? i was thinking about it before.

If it were me, I would assemble my portfolio of my absolute best 5 shots, and go knocking on doors. They're usually listed in the telephone directory. Call ahead and make an appointment. Do not be late. Tell the owner you are looking for a job as a photographer's assistant. If that one turns you down, ask politely if he knows of any other photographers who might be looking for an assistant. Thank him for his time and call the next one. Keep doing this until you get the job.

 

[KmH]

YouTube has some serious limitations as a learning source, the biggest being a lack of a logical progression from A to Z.

Professional photographs look professional because of lighting, posing, composition and attention to detail.

Lighting can be ambient light or supplemental light. Using ambient lighting outside is limiting because we can't control the light quality or its direction.
That lack of control is a factor that can have a negative impact on running a photography business. Consider what happens if a client books an appointment and it is raining at the appointment time, or if the only time the client can book is at night.
In a studio we can shoot if it's raining, snowing, or night, and have total control over light quality and direction whenever we need it.
Direction & Quality of Light: Your Key to Better Portrait Photography Anywhere
Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It: Learn Step by Step How to Go from Empty Studio to Finished Image (Voices That Matter)
Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography

Posing
Dynamic Posing Guide: Modern Techniques for Digital Photographers
Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers: A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples, and Groups

Starting a retail photography business:
How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business, 6th (Home-Based Business Series)
Going Pro: How to Make the Leap from Aspiring to Professional Photographer

 

[tecboy]

Now is too early to think about trying to become a glamour photographer. Just because you see glamour magazine at Barnes & Noble doesn't make you become a glamour photographer. You are jumping ahead. Just have fun shooting for now.

 

[NatalieValerie]

 

[tecboy]

Well, these are not glamour.

 

[NatalieValerie]

i know to early i got it