How to Become a Photographer in 14 Easy Steps

July 28, 2022 Post a Comment

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Have you ever wished you could take good, professional photographs despite being a young age? You're in luck--this article will teach you how to become a photographer at a young age.

Steps

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Purchase a camera. You could use your phone instead of a camera if you can't afford one. You can buy a camera if you can afford it, or you can ask for one during the holidays (birthdays, Christmas, etc.) It should be fine as long as the camera works.
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Know your ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. These determine the quality of your pictures, how much motion blur you want, and so much more!
- ISO: The higher your ISO is, the brighter your images. Unfortunately, that means more digital noise. The lower your ISO is, the darker your image but less digital noise. 100, 200, and 400 are about the range that you want for out of doors or bright sunshine. If you're in a darker place, use 800, 1600, 3200.
- Aperture: Again, the higher the aperture, the brighter the picture is. Also, it gives more blur to your background making the subject stand out. This is super good for close up pictures. Can you guess what low aperture is? Darker images, but the background is much clearer. You got it!
- Shutter Speed: The funny thing is, with shutter speed, the slower it is, the brighter the image! The faster it gets, it gets darker. But here's the catch: With slow, you get a lot of motion blur. With fast, there isn't as much.
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Don't be afraid to get close up. Some of the best pictures are close up.
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Invest in a good camera. If you really enjoy taking photographs, invest in a good quality camera with great lenses.
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Take lots of pictures. Take pictures every day so that you can get practice!
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Find a good editing program so that you can take your amazing pictures to their full extent! Some possible free downloads are ipiccy and gimp. Once you've taken the time to edit, you'll be glad you did.
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Experiment with the settings on your camera. If you do, you'll see yourself getting better as you use the right modes.
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Showcase your photos. Don't keep them hidden. Other people's feedback can help a lot!
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Have fun! This is the most important step! If you don't enjoy taking pictures, then don't take them. If you do enjoy this hobbies, then invest in it and have fun with it!

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Where should I go and what should I do to take good pictures?

Go anywhere you want -- a park, a mall, or wherever else. You just have to have a camera with you. Of course, you can use the camera on your phone. Modern phone cameras are capable of getting really good shots.
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How old do I have to be to become a photographer?

There isn't one certain age, as long as you can take pictures well (and sell them, if you want to make a profit) you can become a photographer.
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What are some great ways that I can showcase my pictures?

Social media and YouTube are good places to start. Consider making a website through free or inexpensive web-hosting that you can use to make a gallery of your work.
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What are some nice brands to get?

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Cannon, Nikon, and Sony are three great camera companies.
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What do I do if none of the pictures I have taken are selling?

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Keep at it, remember, some people have different tastes then you do.
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How much does it cost for a studio?

A studio's cost will depend on location, size, and several other factors. Overall, it will be quite expensive, so you may want to consider using a room in your home as a studio if possible.
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Do I need to graduate high school before getting a job as a photographer?

No, you may find work as a photographer before you graduate if your work is good enough.
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How do I figure out which camera brand is the best for me to use?

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The two biggest camera brands, Nikon, and Canon, have great cameras. If you're looking to be a photographer, Nikon would be best, as most Canon cameras are focused towards video. This, however, doesn't mean that Canon doesn't take great pictures.
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How do I edit photos on my phone?

You can just take pictures on your camera and then download an editor app to edit the photo. Gimp and Instagram are good, user-friendly options.
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How old do I have to be to get a professional studio?

You don't have to be a certain age, but it's unlikely that you'll be able to purchase or lease studio space if you're under 18, unless your parents help.

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Some ideas for reliable camera manufacturers include Nikon, Canon and Samsung.
It doesn't matter how old you are! You can be a great photographer at age 20 or age 9! It doesn't matter so don't think it does.

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