photographer.?

Question

well i guess i can say photography really is my passion.
and i want to go far with that.
i plan on making it my career.
but i just dont know if it will work out.
my parents tell me i wont make much money?
what kinds of jobs does a photographer look for?
and no not modeling.

Answer 1

I think you have a good a shot as anyone else to make it. Check out this link:

Answer 2

If you are photographing in the woods longside a stream per say, or other scenic places, you might look for "what else is seen" within your photo's. Reflections give much toward good photography. I had a friend photographing a waterfalls next to an abandoned building. After days of viewing, the brick building had appeared as an elephant standing there. We both knew there ain't no elephants in this territory but, there it was. The trunk slurping up water, legs, feet in water and, humped back, all from an innocent photo. "look"

Answer 3

I worked as freelance in Boston for 16 yrs. Be prepared to be hungry on occasion, fat and happy sometimes, but always having to dig for work. No medical benefits, no paid sick days, totally unpredictable schedule ie, 2-weeks non-stop then 2-weeks on the phone looking for work. Calling for payment of month-old invoices (net 30) and getting the run around. Dealing with art directors (the devil incarnate) whose job is to make you reshoot in order to justify their own miserable existence.
And you'll love it for about 10 yrs. until one day you realize you haven't shot anything for your own pleasure which is why you started in the first place. You realize you've been serving your corporate masters at the expence of your own vision. That's my story, anyway.
Today I have a day job that I enjoy (w/benefits, etc.) and I do my own work and display it for others to purchase if they like it and screw 'em if they don't. And today it makes me happy again. That "passion" is back. Remember: a plumber's house has leaky pipes.
So ask yourself; do I want to do this because it's cool and I'll get laid or am I really driven to work my tail off? And ignore the guy who said you should work for National Geographic. That's like your H.S. guidance counselor suggesting you might want to consider being the heir to the British throne or perhaps win the Nobel prize. Yeah, maybe someday. But don't bet the farm. And they don't "lend" you the money. Why do you think they call it freelance.

Answer 4

you could be part of the creative team in graphic design firm: making photos of items for sale like foods or houses or cars. it is very important to make the picture right ...
The dream job that i have heard for photographer is free lance photo reporter for let say national geographic or some other big name in the publishing world >> they lend a bunch of money to the photographer and send them to interesting (often dangerous) parts of the world with mission to provide insight of the place, people, culture, future. Basically, the photographer is on his own risk there and has full control on what when and where makes the shots. Pretty interesting job but it is a very rare chance to get one like that.
Wish you good luck.

Answer 5

I'm majoring in photography in college - that leaves you pretty open to do whatever you want. If you get a lot of good experience and education in photography you can do just about whatever you want that will make you money.

Answer 6

first off do you have a portfolio....second off there are about a million types of photography....my advice is stop being lazy and do some research if it is your passion check out the art institute they usually have a photography program....second off have you actually taken classes in it...if not do so...just because you can snap a digital picture or two and your parents say they are lovely doesn't make you material for photography.....do you know the rule of third...do you know composition rules.....i am going to suggest that you IM me....it is on my profile if you want to talk to someone about it.