Photography can be a wonderful and rewarding hobby. The question is how to become a photographer, and where to start this process. We will discuss things like equipment, portfolios, patterns, skills that may be necessary to learn, and where to find good material for your photos. By examining these points we will discover how to become a photographer.
The first thing you want to look at is the equipment that you will be using. There are hundreds of different cameras out there ranging from disposable to complicated monorail cameras. For the person just starting out you will want to look at digital cameras. They come in a variety from point and shoot (no focusing or exposure setting necessary) to more complicated DSLR (digital single lens reflex) models. I recommend the DSLR camera as it allows changing of the lenses for different focal lengths, such as wide angle, or telephoto lenses.
Once you have acquired your camera it is time to go out and start taking pictures. Your camera should have a memory card, if not go get one. It allows you to take and save hundreds of pictures. In order to learn how to become a photographer you have to take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures.
Digital photography allows for a great deal of experimentation, so don't be afraid to try weird and wonderful things. Yes you will make mistakes, but that is one of the joys of digital photography; you can delete those mistakes. Just remember what you did, and don't do it again. Conversely you will also get some wonderful images. Try to remember what you did and be sure to try it again. This is how you can learn the skills and the art of picture taking.
When you go out to take pictures you must learn to slow down and take a look at the world around you. These days people are in too much of a hurry and tend to miss the beauty of their surroundings. Keep your eyes open for patterns in nature.By seeing what is right in front of you some stunning images are possible.
By going out and photographing the world around you, an understanding of what kind of photographer you will want to become will begin to assert itself. You may decide that you wish to try some studio photos as well... go ahead. Again, it never hurts to experiment. In the studio you have more control over the lighting of your subject material and other aspects of more advanced photo techniques.
Your next step will be to compile a portfolio. This is a collection of the best shots that you have taken in as many different areas of photography as you like. If you decide for instance that you would like to be a portrait photographer, there should be an abundance of portraits in your portfolio. However, it is a good idea to include pictures of other genres of the photographic arts in your portfolio.
I hope that examining these points have helped to point you in the right direction of how to become a photographer. Just remember to keep on clicking that shutter.
Author bio:
Dave Grierson is an avid photography buff and blogger. To learn more about digital photography click on the following link: http://learndigitalphotographynow-daveg3.blogspot.com/
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