i have a nikon 50 SLR digital camera and have been told that i have talent.
the problem is that i don't know how to start sharing my gift to the world.
i'm not sure people will take me seriously since i'm only 15, however.
i'm not sure about seling prints online, but i was wondering if there is an edge i could get to help acccerate my photography career. Any suggestions are welcome.
thank you so much
2007-01-11 13:57:10 · 7 answers · asked by thatonegirl 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
With such great advice given to you above, I really can't add much.
The only thing I will suggest IN ADDITION to what has been said is that you READ as much as possible on the areas of photography that interest you (portrait, photojournalism, glamor, commercial, etc) and those things that you find that you know little about or you would like to improve or learn more about (for example, posing, lighting techniques using artificial and natural light, composing images, use of colors, different techniques in PhotoShop, etc). You will discover that in photography, KNOWLEDGE is the edge, or what many refer to as "earning power."
Take classes (in school if you're still in high school, or at community colleges through the Adult, Evening & Continuing Education Department, or at a local YMCA, YWCA or similar institution), learn to use your camera, and read; but reading and taking classes alone won't help you much unless you go out there and ENJOY yourself by taking photos.
And, most importantly, be PASSIONATE about photography. Talent and skills alone won't amount to much if you don't have the passion to persevere and meet the obstacles and problems that are sure to come your way. PASSION is the extra "umph" that gets you there; it's the difference between first and second place!
Also, try to develop a hard skin so that when someone gives you bad criticism it doesn't bother you and you can continue enjoying the hobby, and possibly go into the field of photography.
Consider working for your school newspaper. Take photos of the special events and team competitions, and also take photos during the practice sessions, and do individual portraits for the yearbook. If there's a dance performace at your school, offer to take photos to advertise the event, go to the dress rehearsal and take photos, and take photos during the actual event. Is there a bulletin board by the Physical Education Department? Offer to take photos of the team members in action and post some up for everyone to see! Good way to gain some experience!
Along the way, see if you can find a working professional who will let you go on assignments (weddings, portrait sessions, etc); you'd be surprised at how much you can learn by watching a professional at work! Most successful photographers have done a form of apprenticeship with a professional before going solo. It's not a requirement nor a law written in stone.. but it sure helps! Good luck and best wishes.
2007-01-11 15:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take a course in photography and learn what a classroom can teach you. Then you need to just start clickin away and see if you can't sell photos to the newspaper or even go to local coffee shops and see if they won't display your work. There was a coffee shop in Georgia that would let local artist hang their work for one month and people would come in and have coffee and look at the art and could buy it right there in the shop or contact the artist and then the next month it would be a different artist. You could see if a business would like to start something like that. Also, put an ad in the paper about your artwork and frame some of your photos and see if anyone calls. You could also talk with the art teacher in your school and see if they can't turn the gym into an art gallery for a night and have an open house type of deal. Good Luck!
2007-01-11 14:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by freakyallweeky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, what type of photography are you interested in, portraits, scenery?
My co-workers saw photos I had taken on vacation and photos of my family. Several of them paid me to take photos of them while encouraging me to pursue it as a career. I have no studio or use backdrops as all my sessions are done on location. That is how I started out and now I work as a full time photographer taking courses to improve my craft.
Since you are only 15 I would suggest that you start by taking a few photography courses and keep taking more and more photos to gain experience. You could also post them online and see if they sell. Photography is a very competitive field so you may be better off taking photos/portrait shots of friends, etc.
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2016-04-22 15:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on finding your talent and career choice at such a young age! i advise you take a few classes in art and photography. I took 7 years of art through public schools and 3 years of college. Learn as much as you can first.
About selling your photographic art: start locally. Display your work at galleries or in art shows.
Good luck!
2007-01-11 15:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by laurabristow5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 18:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by Victor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest edge you can get is to go to school and get a degree in photography
2007-01-12 10:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by echrome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋