When someone thinks of photography, they may think of pretty pictures taken with a fancy camera. However, there is much more to it behind the scenes of the photographs. Photography can be both a hobby and a career. Becoming a photographer is simple and at the same time it is a difficult process. What does it take to become a photographer? In order to find out what it takes to be a photographer, it is important to understand the basics of photography. The basics of photography include knowing how to use a camera and the features such as composition, shutter speed, ISO speed, and aperture. Along with knowing camera features and functions, it’s good to understand different types of photography. There are hundreds of different types of photography.
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Choosing the right camera to use is important as well. A SLR (single lense reflex) camera allows the user to capture exactly what’s in the viewfinder. Lenses are just as important as choosing the camera itself. To perform their job correctly, a photographer needs to use the correct lense for their job. A telephoto (zoom) lense makes distant objects in focus. This lense is used for sports, wildlife, and adventure photography. A wide angle lense is used to capture wide expanse such as landscapes, team, and class photographs. Mid-range lenses are used for portraits. Fisheye, extreme telephoto, image stabilizing, and night vision lenses also may be good for certain fields of photography. Lighting is especially needed for photographers with their own studio. A processing system is needed for photographers. They need some way to get the images from the camera to the computer or to be developed. After this process they edit with the software programs. A tripod is a common piece of equipment. A tripod holds the camera to keep it steady during a shot. Some may be a few inches tall and only cost a few dollars. Others can be up to six feet tall and cost hundreds of dollars. For photographers with their own studio, a background cloth, stool, and a remote for shutter may be necessary. The remote is used to trigger the shutter without shaking the …show more content…
There are countless numbers of pros and cons to being a photographer. Some pros include the following: flexible schedules, self-employment, specializations available for photojournalism, portrait, commercial, or fine arts, and they only need ability to start. Cons include: work conditions that can be dangerous, irregular long hours, a lot of competition, strict deadlines for jobs, and expensive equipment and starting costs.
In conclusion, becoming a photographer has its pros and cons. It involves a lot of creativity and good eyes for a perspective that others wouldn’t imagine. It is very costly because of camera equipment, and may be stressful due to short deadlines and difficult clients. Photography involves a lot of knowledge about camera functions, editing images, and business skills to be successful. Although a degree may not be a requirement, experience is a huge part of success. Success of becoming a photographer all depends on the knowledge, experience, and talent of an
Choosing the right camera to use is important as well. A SLR (single lense reflex) camera allows the user to capture exactly what’s in the viewfinder. Lenses are just as important as choosing the camera itself. To perform their job correctly, a photographer needs to use the correct lense for their job. A telephoto (zoom) lense makes distant objects in focus. This lense is used for sports, wildlife, and adventure photography. A wide angle lense is used to capture wide expanse such as landscapes, team, and class photographs. Mid-range lenses are used for portraits. Fisheye, extreme telephoto, image stabilizing, and night vision lenses also may be good for certain fields of photography. Lighting is especially needed for photographers with their own studio. A processing system is needed for photographers. They need some way to get the images from the camera to the computer or to be developed. After this process they edit with the software programs. A tripod is a common piece of equipment. A tripod holds the camera to keep it steady during a shot. Some may be a few inches tall and only cost a few dollars. Others can be up to six feet tall and cost hundreds of dollars. For photographers with their own studio, a background cloth, stool, and a remote for shutter may be necessary. The remote is used to trigger the shutter without shaking the …show more content…
There are countless numbers of pros and cons to being a photographer. Some pros include the following: flexible schedules, self-employment, specializations available for photojournalism, portrait, commercial, or fine arts, and they only need ability to start. Cons include: work conditions that can be dangerous, irregular long hours, a lot of competition, strict deadlines for jobs, and expensive equipment and starting costs.
In conclusion, becoming a photographer has its pros and cons. It involves a lot of creativity and good eyes for a perspective that others wouldn’t imagine. It is very costly because of camera equipment, and may be stressful due to short deadlines and difficult clients. Photography involves a lot of knowledge about camera functions, editing images, and business skills to be successful. Although a degree may not be a requirement, experience is a huge part of success. Success of becoming a photographer all depends on the knowledge, experience, and talent of an