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The Best Parts of Being a Professional Photographer

The Best Parts of Being a Professional Photographer

Professional Photographer Being a professional photographer is kind of like being a celebrity without so many headaches. In some sense, you’re in the public eye, but you’re not the focus of too much attention. Instead, you’re in charge of capturing moments where other people, things, and/or places are highlighted.

One of the best things about being a professional photographer is getting to see and explore the world in a way most people don’t get to do since they’re stuck in one place at one job. The variety of being a photographer means no two days are the same. Some days might involve taking pictures of kids and their parents, while others might involve getting “just the right shot” of a recently engaged couple. Meanwhile, travel is an option, with opportunities like destination weddings or taking pictures of interesting venues and tourist spots for travel blogs.

Indeed, being a professional photographer involves variety, some travel (near and far), capturing unique moments, and living a creative, artistic life. Many people are envious of the photographer’s lifestyle because it’s not a typical 9-to-5 cubicle job. It involves people and places and sometimes “the glamorous life.”

Thanks to advances in technology, today’s professional photographers are often able to work anywhere in the world– they’re not tethered to one location or studio. They also get the chance to meet and work with other photographers and artists, joining an informal group of creatives along the way. Some days might involve working with make-up artists, while others can involve set designers and wardrobe experts. While you can choose to be on your own with photography, there’s also a greater creative community out there who wants to meet you and get to know more about what you do and why you do it. The camaraderie is something special.

Finally, being a professional photographer allows a person to express emotions using their lens and camera work. Photos they take can create awareness about things people didn’t realize were going on, as well as elicit all sorts of emotions. A picture really is worth a thousand words, right?

If you’re in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and would to schedule an appointment with an experienced, expert photographer who can help capture you at your  best, contact Digital Custom Photography today.

Things Photographers Should Keep in Mind When Doing Senior Portraits

Senior portraits are a once-in-a-lifetime event for people. They’re typically taken around the time a young person is in their senior year of high school (grade 12), before they’re off to college or ready to join the workforce. A senior portrait often becomes a defining picture of that person for their whole lifetime, looked back… Continue Reading

Why Lighting is Paramount in Photography

Why Lighting is Paramount in Photography

Lighting is an essential component of making a good photograph. A photograph may be perfectly composed, but without careful attention to the lighting, it will still disappoint. The amount, direction, and quality of the light are all important in photography. The amount of available light is important for sharp, clear photographs. Too little light requires… Continue Reading

Indoor Vs. Outdoor Photography

Indoor Vs. Outdoor Photography

If you’re thinking of having your picture taken, professionally, then one of the questions that inevitably comes up is this: “Should I have photos taken indoors or outside?” It has been said that lighting is everything when it comes to great photography, and anytime you look at a photo of a gorgeous sunset, you’ll see… Continue Reading

What’s the Difference Between a Professional and Novice Photographer?

What makes a photographer a “professional”? The average person might tell you that a professional photographer has an expensive camera and other equipment that make it easy for them to take the best pictures possible. However, there’s more to it than just that. A lot more really. Here are some of the things that set… Continue Reading