13th March 2023
Do you have a knack for observing the beauty in the environment? Do you love capturing elements every time you see them? Or do you find yourself clicking pictures on every occasion? Well, that’s safe for us to assume that you love photography. But to pursue it as a career and turning your passion into a profession is something lot easier to say than done. A career in photography in India is a journey full of hurdles but rewarding. All you need to start your photography career is to get proper guidance and develop the skills continuously to become a good photographer. And this blog exactly aims to provide comprehensive guidance to get a kickstart in a career in photography.
The first thing to do in order to set the right foot is to learn photography. There are many certification courses running online and offline. There are also many platforms and institutions where you can complete your formal education in photography. It is recommended that such courses be taken as they increase career prospects and make it easy to pave the way for professional storytelling. Here is the list of following courses you can pursue in photography:
You can also take up courses of niches you are interested in, like still photography, wedding photography, commercial photography etc.
Photography is flourished into many types and niches. Therefore, to establish a career in photography, you must know what kind of photography you would like to do. For example. You might be more interested in capturing random moments, for which wedding photography is a good option. Here, we are mentioning the following types of photography so that you can understand what works for you:
To understand your niche, it is necessary to expose yourself to a \set of challenges and skills each type consists of. To get a career in such types needs a lot of practice and interest that could align.
Invest wisely to bring yourself the greatest wealth. In today’s time, the market is stuffed with various kinds of lens and camera equipment. Equipment ranges from need to price to fit everyone’s budget. Though this has expanded the convenience, but it also created a lot of confusion in the minds of amateurs and beginners. So, before giving your photogenic journey a headstart, draw a mindmap of the equipment needed and set a budget. Research well about equipment, look for better alternatives and buy where competitive prices are available. It is wise not to buy equipment which can be easily available while renting a studio to reduce the cost significantly. When buying a camera or other equipment, price is not the only factor as they are usually expensive but durability and features it offers which must be considered.
Developing your skills is the most important thing to consider and practice every day. Take your camera out and learn to practice in different lighting, places and conditions. Such circumstances help in giving exposure to different challenges and adopting new techniques; if you are interested in still life photography, try clicking more of them in different environments to learn what works better. With practising, what we don’t mean is that you must take a lot of photos; infact you should take lot of photos from different angles, experimenting and variation to learn something new. Also, make sure to learn some basics like:
A portfolio is nothing less than an identity to a photographer. A photographer’s worth is determined by how good a portfolio is. Firstly, experiment and click as many pictures as you can to add to the portfolio. Secondly, ensure to choose the best photos that portray your skills. To build a good portfolio, you can create a website to showcase your work. While building a portfolio, ensure to add the best pictures and keep the length into consideration as too long of it can be a pitfall.
The best way to get practical knowledge of photography is by doing some work or projects. To find work, try to expand your network and assist photographers to learn from them. Use platforms where you can offer freelancing services so that you can get gig-based work. Create a website and list your services so that people can know what you are offering. Post on social media platforms to gain recognition and establish yourself as a photographer. This can also help you in reaching to some potential clients and doing some work. Also, this can also open room to add some worthy pictures to your portfolio.
Knowing photography is not enough. To enhance photography, it's important to brush up on editing software basics like Adobe Lightroom, Snapseed, etc. Moreover, it gives room to rectify issues to meet your vision and create a consistent look. Editing skills are also important as it can help you in taking up other photography careers like a videographer or video editor. This can help in being overall rounded and learning up new things to use in future.
No doubt it is! Photography is a rewarding career choice. Once settled, there is a lot of scope of earning in it. However, it may become an unstable source if you rely only on one income. Therefore, exploring and keep on trying new projects is have favourable to financial prospects. In the lane of photography, there are many other career options similar to it, which gives a broader perspective to creativity. Following are:
