How to be a photographer
We have talked about photographic equipment, but computer equipment is just as important when you want to be a professional photographer . Photos taken in .raw are quite heavy and photo editing requires a lot of memory. Go for a powerful computer with good RAM and a good graphics card.
But that is not all! A photographer must also have:
- An image processing program: Photoshop, Lightroom …
- A calibration probe: allows you to see the image in the same colors as in print and modify it,
- One backup device – or several! Two hard drives stored in two different places in case of loss, memory cards, the cloud …
Next, you must choose a specialization as a . The more specialized you are, the more likely you are to be successful. Artistic , wedding , press photographer, nude photographer, photojournalist, studio … The specialties are numerous and varied.
The last important step in becoming a is knowing how to sell yourself . The is, above all, an entrepreneur and must be able to attract clients.
For your business name , keep it simple: you are the , so use your name.
Second important thing: create a website ! On Tumblr, Wix, WordPress or made by a professional, your website should show your photo gallery to everyone. The SEO is very important, keep that in mind!
And of course this goes hand in hand with social media. Being a is a visual profession, so social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are particularly suitable for making yourself known. The more you make yourself see, the more likely you are to find customers!
