Passionate about Photography? Here’s how to turn it into a career

Photography is an art, and when passion meets art, there’s no better synergy. If you see something picture-perfect and wish to capture the image and share it with the world, it speaks volumes about your passion for photography. A picture speaks a thousand words, and your pictures can change the way people look at the world. Who knows, your passion may even become your career. 

Graphic designers, illustrators, and professional photographers all began their creative journeys by realising their passions. If you’ve decided that photography is what moves you, read on to find out what you can do to make your dreams come true. 

#1 Be candid with yourself 
In today’s selfie-crazy world, making money comes first, and following your passion often takes a backseat. Nevertheless, be honest with yourself. If spending time with your camera makes you happier than going to office daily, accept the feeling and see what you can do. By realising your passion for photography, you are already on your way towards clicking masterpieces.

#2 Know your camera 
While you try your hand at photography in an attempt to express yourself, your camera will be your best teacher. Know your tools and build your skills bit by bit. Jot down what you already know and seek information, tips, and techniques that can help you get better at what you love.

#3 Get the right exposure 
Before you consider photography as a career option, know your skills in and out. Even if clicking pictures is something you do only in your free time, if you really want to take it up seriously you must pick a good course. Photography has a wide range of branches you can pursue, depending on what kind of photos you wish to click and why. Research and pick a course that you think has the scope to give you what you want, in terms of knowledge. 

Here are some schools that we know are good: 

The One Goa School, Goa: Emphasising creativity and critical thinking, this photography school in Goa promotes innovation in education. The name of their course is ‘Integrated Photography’. 
Light and Life Academy, Ooty: Nestled in the scenic hills of Ooty, Tamil Nadu, this photography school is a shutterbug’s paradise. Check it out if studying outside your home turf is an option. 

If you are looking at online photography classes, there is a huge variety out there. Here are a couple of the better ones:

• ‘Your Road to Better Photography’ from Udemy
• ‘Lighting 101’ from Strobist

#4 Put your gear in focus 
Gather a compact and useful photography kit as you start off. You don’t need fancy equipment. Your ideal companion would be a classic semi-professional rig such as the Nikon D7000, which costs around Rs 27,000. This state-of-the-art camera will be a great start to your photography career. Buy a tripod for adventurous shoots and keep your lens cleaner at hand. 

#5 Choose a career 
Always wanted to do something professionally in photography but never got the chance? Now is a good time to put things in perspective. You can choose a part-time or a full-time career, and there are a number of fields to choose from. Part-time options include wedding photography, travel photography, child photography, nature photography, and other creative outlets. 

If you want to earn money with a photography career, give mainstream photography a thought. Try portrait photography for humans and their pets; commercial photography for websites, online markets, and events; scientific photography to aid research; news photography for print media and television – and now, of course, the internet. 

#6 Or go freelance! 
Finally there’s freelance photography, which suits anyone, anywhere. In fact, most aspiring photographers today opt for freelance photography as it offers flexibility and convenience. Instead of binding yourself to just one field of photography as a career, it’s best to keep your options open and experiment with different concepts and themes for shoots and projects. 

Whether its photography, photo-editing, or design, this visual art form is very interesting and joyful, irrespective of what day job you have. If photography is what thrills you, don’t just imagine it, go ahead and make it happen. 

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Happy clicking!

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