In other articles I have recently written about how to become a photographer I have mentioned the option of teaching yourself. Many people out there on the internet insist that you have to get a photography degree or at least take a few classes. Well, I did take classes and I do not remember much about them. If you are like me and you no longer have time to take classes or simply learn better on your own, than you are in luck. You can learn how to become a photographer on your own and become a professional photographer.
Where Should a Novice Start?
1 The best place to start is with your camera. Take lots of pictures to see how they turn out. Read the user manual you got with your camera to learn about all of its functions. Test all of those functions and try to memorize them. You will need to know exactly how you camera works as you go about taking a lot more pictures. If you do not have a digital camera than this would be an excellent time to get one. Technology changes so fast you can now get a really decent digital camera for a fraction of what it would have cost just a few years age. Try to get one with at least 4 MP.
2 Go to the book store or library to get books on beginner photography. You can even get some great books online in PDF form if you want to save paper. Learn about digital SLRs even if you can not get one now (they are pricy). In many ways they work the same as the inexpensive ones, you just do not have as much control with the cheap cameras as you would with the DSLRs.
1 If you are in this to make a career move or just some extra cash than I would also recommend learning all you can about becoming a stock photographer? It is a great field for people that are just starting out to make some money. Stock photography is a bit different than other types so you will need to study it before you can start.
If you are ready to learn how to become a photographer than follow the above advice. Do not get overwhelmed if a book or article is over your head. There is a definite vocabulary involved when talking about photography. Just keep reading different books. It will all start to make sense.
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