How Do You Become A Good Beginner Photographer?

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How Do You Become A Good Beginner Photographer

• Subodh Bajpai

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Overview

• Understanding camera for professional photography
  is complex. It requires tons of practice to
  become a professional photographer. Getting into
  professional photography becomes a cakewalk for
  beginners if you clear your basics in the initial
  stage of learning.

• Once you become a master of handling a
  professional camera, it becomes easier to make
  money. Many professional photographers start as
  a wedding photographer. Though, they dont have
  any set path for building their career in wedding
  photography, but they equip themselves with
  skills that create exquisite captures for
  weddings.

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There are unique ways that can help amateur
photographers in becoming professional
photographers.

• Lets talk about these in detail to know what it
  takes to become a professional photographer
• Technical skills
• Getting The Right Gears
• Starting As An Assistant Photographer
• Become A Second Shooter At Close Weddings
• Focus On Packaging And Presentation

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1. Technical skills

• The camera is a technical device and every
  professional needs to be perfect with the hard
  skills and knowledge of it. There is a lot to
  learn about the camera, its functions and their
  relevance in the professional world of
  photography. Every beginner first needs to learn
  the art of composition, exposure, aperture,
  shutter speed, ISO and many other important
  functions. These are the most significant
  elements that play a crucial role in the overall
  outcome.   
• Apart from the important functions, comes the
  mastery of lighting. The ratio of lighting and
  its setup in sync with the camera produces the
  best photographers in the world.

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2. Getting The Right Gears

• Once you are confident with the knowledge and
  technical skills you have gained, get ready to
  explore the right gears and equipments. Whether
  you are planning to become a wedding photographer
  or any commercial photographer, gears will always
  help you to get started in the industry.
• Always purchase a good and latest model camera to
  stay updated with the market trends. Buy good
  quality basic lights and filters that can give
  your career a push. Limit your expenses and find
  the best photography lenses in the industry that
  can transform you into a professional
  photographer.  

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3. Starting As An Assistant Photographer

• Every professional photographer starts as an
  amateur assistant. To begin your career in
  wedding or professional photography, start
  assisting experienced photographers. It helps
  beginners in gaining hands-on experience. They
  get an idea about how the industry functions and
  the process of delivering outstanding work.
• If you want to get into wedding photography,
  approach already established professionals you
  could assist for engagement and wedding
  functions. This could be the best way to get
  exposure before you randomly dive into the
  market. This could also help you in knowing your
  mistakes and overcoming weaknesses that can
  adversely impact your portfolio.

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4. Become A Second Shooter At Close Weddings

• In order to become a professional photographer,
  it is mandatory to gain quality experience than
  making money. With a strong portfolio and
  experience, you could easily excel in the field.
  If you are planning to make your career in
  wedding photography, dont be shy to become a
  secondary shooter at your friends or familys
  wedding. Since you stay with them for longer
  hours, you get myriad of chances to click candid
  and happy moments.
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• Instead of getting into the market, you can
  always start from your in-house weddings and
  curate compelling captures. With this gig, you
  can capture beautiful groom or brides prepping
  moments and other photojournalistic moments.

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5. Focus On Packaging And Presentation

• Packaging and presentation are two important
  things that need to be looked upon thoroughly.
  One of the common mistakes that even professional
  photographers do is not packaging their work in a
  way that entices prospective clients. Increasing
  the quality of work and putting it in a way that
  captivates your customers' mind makes you the
  best photographer in the industry.
• Remember that even if your pictures are of
  extremely high quality but they are not placed in
  a presentable manner, it can completely ruin your
  reputation even before it starts to build.

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Practice and observation are the two streams you
can go with to become a professional
photographer. Practice makes your technical
skills perfect and observation helps you in
mastering artistic compositions. Undoubtedly,
your first 1000 photos could be worse in the
beginning but with continuous practice, you could
easily become the best photographer in the
industry.

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