الخميس، 28 سبتمبر 2017

Tips For Becoming A Successful Professional Architectural Photographer

By Peter Cox


Today everybody seems to be taking pictures of themselves and everything else. Photos are posted online immediately so the whole world will know how great you look. Most of these pictures aren't very good, and some of them are terrible. Taking good photographs requires talent, skill, and knowledge. If you are someone who likes to take interesting photos and has an interest in architecture, you might become a successful architectural photographer.

If you own a cell phone, you could probably take a picture anywhere and anytime you want. When you are learning the art of photography however, you are going to need better and more sophisticated equipment. You will also have to learn how it works. Instead of going out and buying the most expensive camera you can find, it is a better idea to start with something fundamental and affordable. Even these cameras have a multitude of options you can experiment with.

It certainly isn't a requirement to have a four year college degree to become a photography professional, but many potential clients prefer to hire someone they consider educated and experienced in their craft. Even if you have natural talent, taking courses in composition, lighting, structure, color technique, and the history of photography will give you the background and confidence to succeed.

Photographers are visual artists, and that usually means they need to have visual resumes in the form of portfolios. While you are in college, there will be projects you are proud of and want to include in your portfolio presentation. As you gain more experience, your portfolio will change and evolve along with your confidence and experience.

In olden days, young artists became apprentices to master craftsmen in order to hone their skills and learn some of the secrets of more experienced workmen. Today it is a great idea to get a job as an assistant to a professional photographer. The experience you gain will be invaluable, especially if you are working with a professional who is generous with his time and suggestions.

One of the best ways to get ahead in any career is by networking. You should consider joining community organizations, becoming active in professional associations, and increasing your name recognition by volunteering whenever appropriate. Becoming active in organizations comprised of other photographers will stimulate your creativity.

If you are wise, you will continue to learn every day, and you will never get to the point where you believe you know everything there is to know about photography or anything else. Keeping up with new techniques and technology will be vital to your success. Taking courses in design and computer software periodically can be invaluable.

You may not become a household name as a photographer of buildings, but you can have a successful career and make a good living. If you like to travel and don't mind spending hours on your feet, taking pictures of architectural structures around the world might be for you. You will certainly have plenty of stories to tell along the way.




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