Is photography an introverted or extroverted job?

Question

I would consider myself an introvert and I want a professional fun job without having to constantly talk. Is photography a good idea?

Answer 1

Introvert as an art but extrovert as a profession.

Answer 2

In short, no. If you are an introverted person, photography is probably not for you. It's an artform, and with art, you must be able to connect with those who will see your work. If you shoot modeling portfolios you have to be able to effectively communicate how you want your subject to pose, etc. Like any other job, photography is about selling yourself. If you want to shoot for a magazine or newspaper you have to tell the editors why they should publish your work, again you have to develop good communication skills. Being an introvert will not neccessarily hinder you, but you have to project a positive image of yourself. This is not imposible, even for a introvert. If you are just shy, you'll learn how to warm up to people. I always thought of myself as a fairly introverted person myself, I always have performance anxiety, but the funny thing is, most people think me to be a very outgoing and outspoken person. It's all about your self-image and what you project to others. It's okay to be nervous, reserved, maybe even shy and introverted but it is possible to turn those personality traits off, like a light switch when you need to.

Answer 3

Well while there is some talking with models etc in photography mostly its an art form so many times the photographer is alone when taking the pictures.

However if you start your own business with the photo career then you will have more of an extroverted job.

Answer 4

If you're going to work as a photographer, it's extroverted. Even the people who make a living doing portraits in grade schools wind up having to work with people almost all day, and if you do advertising work, your rapport with models and clients is a major factor!

However, you could consider going to work as a print technician for a photo processing shop; that would be introverted. You'll need to master enlarging, all the chemical processes, plus digital photography and photo retouching software. In that job, your interaction will be with clients who need you to make ad-quality prints for them, and your interaction will involve them telling you what technical effects they want in the finished project (make this color more saturated, remove this power line from the sky, airbrush out that pimple...)

One important thing to note: photography as "an art" is a rare profession indeed, pursued mostly by people who primarily teach it at universities (extroverted job, have to interact with students). Most portrait and advertising photographers rely on professional photo printing services to take their film or digital files and do the technical work that produces the finished product; their "art" involves either assembly-line like framing of faces in portrait after portrait, or (if they're top-paid in the ad field) finding ways to chatter and motivate models to express deep moods into the lens while shooting 200+ exposures, out of which one will be used.

Answer 5

That depends. If you go into portrait work, like in portrait studios where people take their kids, or wedding work, some people skills are necessary. You could also get your start as a photographer at a local newspaper, to see if you like it. I have a friend who does art photography and her work is mostly solitary.

Answer 6

I think it would depend on whether you are taking pictures of people or creature & things you dont have to interact much with.

Answer 7

It's whatever YOU are. But no matter how good your photos are, your financial success depends on how well you can SELL them.

Answer 8

introverted